Global Smile Foundation Newsletter Dedicated to Providing Comprehensive Cleft Care

Volume X, Issue I February 2020 

GSF Volunteers Complete First Mission of the Year

Global Smile Foundation (GSF) volunteers completed our 17th mission to San Salvador, El Salvador from January 10-19, 2020. The team, pictured above with many of our patients and their families, provided a range of comprehensive cleft care services, including: 68 Patient Screenings 29 Surgical Procedures 183 Dental Procedures 53 Speech Therapy Sessions We are grateful to Benjamin Bloom Hospital, the hospital staff and Salvadorian volunteers, and our many sponsors who made this mission possible. Click here to see photos and the trip report.

Triple the Smiles in El Salvador

During our mission to El Salvador last month, GSF was proud to bring together three patients whose history is testament to the work we have been doing for three decades in Latin America. Diego is from Ecuador and is now a dedicated volunteer with Fundación Global Smile-Ecuador. He underwent his first cleft surgery in 1996. Jose Luis and Salvador are from El Salvador and both underwent their first surgeries in 2011. Diego volunteered as a photographer during the January trip to El Salvador. We can't wait to see how each of them will continue to grow and thrive!

International Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop

www.cleftworkshop.org

Istanbul, Turkey October 6-8, 2021 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil October 12-14, 2022 Southeast Asia October 11-13, 2023 Europe October 9-11, 2024 Cartagena, Colombia October 22-24, 2025

February is Children's Dental Health Month

During the month of February, the dental world highlights the importance of oral health for children. Preventive dental care is an important part of a healthy smile for everyone, but especially for patients born with clefts. Not only are our patients more prone to dental issues, but they often lack access to oral health care. You can help support our dental volunteers by making a donation to our dental health fund and by sharing this campaign on your own social media.

Smile of the Month: Andrea

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2020 Mission Calendar

San Salvador, El Salvador January 10-19, 2020 Guayaquil, Ecuador March 3-15, 2020 Beirut, Lebanon April 8-19, 2020 Trujillo, Peru May 22-31, 2020 Guayaquil, Ecuador July 10-19, 2020 Guayaquil, Ecuador September 11-20, 2020 Beirut, Lebanon November 8-15, 2020

For more information about our organization, our missions, or how to make a donation , please visit www.gsmile.org . 

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