Our Stories

“Being recognized by Smile Train means Chile is now a regional leader training and educating doctors from all over the world."

Building a sustainable, local foundation for success in our newest partner country.

How Smile Train Partners Are Treating Children with Clefts Through the Pandemic 

Surgeon. Activist. Teacher. Woman.

How one man built a legacy of smiles that will last for generations — on both sides of the operating table.

Meet the brother-sister duo transforming cleft care in the mountains of Ecuador.

When Cristina learned her son would have a cleft, she sought comfort and support, but found none, even from the local community. Until she met Dr. Dávalos. In the 10 years since, they've changed what it means to have a cleft in Ecuador, together.