Operation Smile
What do we do?
Establish a health program for the prevention and oral care of patients with cleft lip and palate, and to ensure that their well-being is promoted in society., The program prescribes performing dental treatments that restore the functionality of the oral cavity of this population.
How do we do it?
Through preventive, educational and clinical strategies, working with a multidisciplinary team that allows treating cleft patients and ensuring their well-being in a comprehensive manner.
Why do we do it?
To make the population aware of the importance of oral care for the fissured patients and establish healthy habits that achieve optimal health outcomes.
Project Leader:
José Miguel Pinto
jmpinto@usfq.edu.ec
