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Operation Smile

Operation Smile. Changing the World… One smile at a time!. Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate. Cleft lip and palate are birth defects that affect the upper lip and the roof of the mouth. Cleft Lip: May be a small notch in the lip or a complete slit that goes to the base of the nose.

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Operation Smile

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  1. Operation Smile Changing the World… One smile at a time!

  2. Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate • Cleft lip and palate are birth defects that affect the upper lip and the roof of the mouth. • Cleft Lip: May be a small notch in the lip or a complete slit that goes to the base of the nose. • Cleft Palate: May affect only the soft palate or go the entire length of the mouth.

  3. Cleft Lip

  4. Cleft Palate

  5. Cleft Lip and Palate

  6. After Surgical Repair

  7. More Successful Repairs

  8. The Facts • 1 in 10 children with cleft palate will die before they turn one. • Cleft lip and palate happens in EVERY country of the world and among EVERY race/ethnicity. • 1 in 2,500 children will be born with a cleft. • Cleft lip and palate are showing a significant increase in occurrence.

  9. Problems • Children with cleft lip or palate experience the following problems: • Feeding Problems • Ear infections (painful) • Speech problems • Poor growth • Choking (milk flows through nasal passages during feeding)

  10. Causes • Lack of folic acid in Mom’s diet during pregnancy. • Smoking during pregnancy • Marijuana use prior to or during pregnancy • Genetic

  11. Treatment • Surgery • Best time is when the affected child is between 6 weeks and 9 months old. • Many children require multiple surgeries. • Prosthetic Device • Used to temporarily close a cleft so a child can feed while awaiting surgery. • Speech Therapy • Orthodontics

  12. Operation Smile • Non-profit organization that provides free surgery to children with cleft lip or palate. • The doctors involved provide their services for free! • Also provides: • Feeding Support (Special bottles) • Pain relief • Post surgical care (orthodontics, speech therapy, etc.)

  13. Operation Smile Goals • Raise enough money for three surgeries • $240 each • Total: $720 • Purchase 10 bottles for children waiting for surgery. • $25 each • Total $250

  14. How can you help? • Purchase a sucker! All profits go to operation smile:) • 50 cents each • Purchase a Tooth Task die cut • Feel free to write a personal message • $1.00 each

  15. Help us SMILE!!

  16. Earn Extra Credit AND support Operation Smile • Visit the Operation Smile Website. • Write a one page, typed, double-spaced report about what your learn on the site. • 10 points • Research Cleft Lip or Palate on your own. • Write a one-page, typed, double-spaced report about the disorder and it’s prognosis and treatment. (cite source) • 10 points • Purchase a “Tooth Task” die cut. • 5 points each (Max 15 points)

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