Smile Train

Orthodontics is more than alignment. It is essential to comprehensive cleft care and lifelong well-being. Dr. Batra shares how orthodontic treatment improves oral health, confidence, and quality of life for children with cleft. #WorldOrthodonticHealthDay #CleftCare

#DidYouKnow that Smile Train supports children in 45+ countries with vital cleft care beyond surgery? From speech therapy to nutrition support, we make sure every child gets the comprehensive care they need to grow healthy and confident. 💙 #SmileTrain #CleftCare #GlobalHealth

From our patients to you, thank you. Dr. Igaga, Senior Director of Program Safety at Smile Train, shares her appreciation for the donors who make patient-centered cleft care possible around the world. #smiletrain #cleftcare

Happy International Nurses Day 💙 Honoring the nurses at the heart of cleft care—bringing skill, compassion, and hope to children and families worldwide. You change lives, one smile at a time. #InternationalNursesDay #ThankYouNurses #CleftCare #SmileTrain

#DidYouKnow 100,000+ medical professionals have been trained since our founding? Training is at the core of what we do—so more children with clefts can receive safe, timely, life-changing care. By empowering local medical teams, we help create lasting impact worldwide.

Speech therapy is vital for children with cleft lip and palate, but access to training isn’t always equal. That’s why Smile Train created MAGS (Mentoring Alliance for Global Speech)—connecting experts with clinicians in low- and middle-income countries in real time. #NSLHM #SLP

During her 20-year career, Carrie Alajoki realized cleft care was missing from training—after raising a son with a cleft. With Smile Train, she brought students to the Philippines to learn cleft care firsthand. Celebrating nurses who advocate. #NationalNursesWeek

Meet Livingstone from Uganda 🇺🇬 Born with a cleft, he struggled to feed and faced stigma. With Smile Train’s support and care at CoRSU, he received surgery, speech therapy, and nutrition support. Now, he loves school and is surrounded by friends. #smiletrain #cleftcare

Meet Maia from the Philippines 🇵🇭 Born with a cleft, Maia faced feeding challenges and delays in care. With Smile Train’s support, she received surgery and now practices her speech every day. Her parents now help other families find the same hope. #smiletrain #cleftcare

A cleft lip or palate needs more than surgery—speech therapy, hearing care, nutrition, and psychosocial support are also essential. This National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, we recognize the full cleft care journey and those helping children find their voice. #NSLHM

Proud of our Gum Spring community! 👟🎉 Our Walk‑A‑Thon raised more than $20,000 for @Smiletrain, topped off with an outdoor celebration and a special visit from Washington @Commanders TE @jjohnbates, who connected with and inspired our students! 💛💙 #ROARasONE

Every child deserves the chance to grow, thrive, and smile with confidence. Through safe surgery and comprehensive cleft care, Smile Train helps make that possible—one smile at a time. #CleftCare #GlobalHealth

Meet Mouhamed from Cameroon. Born with a cleft, his smile didn’t just change his future — it inspired his father to help other families find care. After successful surgery, his father now travels village to village sharing their story: a cleft is treatable, and hope is real.

Technology + partnership driving real impact. Smile Train & @DentsplySirona received a 2026 Gold Halo Award for advancing cleft care through digital dentistry—helping providers reach more patients with high-quality care worldwide. #SmileTrain #DentsplySirona #csr

Advocacy doesn’t stop here. Thank you for standing with families and helping push for change. Stay involved and keep sharing. #EnsuringLastingSmiles #ThankYou #SmileTrain #Action4ELSA

In 45+ countries, Smile Train supports comprehensive cleft care beyond surgery. From speech therapy to nutrition and psychosocial support, children get the ongoing care they need to thrive. #CleftCare #smiletrain

Every cleft journey is unique, and every story matters. This Patient Experience Week, we honor patients, families, and providers making patient-centered cleft care possible—so every child can smile with confidence. #PatientExperienceWeek #cleftlip #cleftpalate #SmileTrain

Access to the right cleft care at the right time changes lives. Hear from Toni-Elizabeth Wilkerson and Stephanie Boblooch on why ELSA matters. Take action: smiletrain.org/advocacy#/2/ #Action4ELSA #EnsuringLastingSmiles #CleftCare

You’re making a difference. Messages are being sent across the country — let’s keep it going. Add your voice today and take action now: smiletrain.org/advocacy #Action4ELSA #TakeActionNow #EnsuringLastingSmiles

ELSA removes barriers to feeding support, early intervention, and specialized cleft care for families who need it most. Hear from Toni-Elizabeth Wilkerson and Stephanie Boblooch, then take action: smiletrain.org/advocacy#/2/ #Action4ELSA #EnsuringLastingSmiles