WE WORK TOWARD A WORLD WHERE NO CHILD SUFFERS FROM LACK OF ACCESS TO SAFE SURGERY .
At Operation Smile we believe every child deserves exceptional surgical care .
Operation Smile is an international medical charity , which has provided hundreds of thousands of free surgeries for children and young adults in developing countries who are born with cleft lip , cleft palate or other facial deformities . It is one of the oldest and largest volunteer-based organizations dedicated to improving the health and lives of children worldwide through access to surgical care .
Since 1982 , Operation Smile has developed expertise in mobilizing volunteer medical teams to conduct surgical missions in resource-poor environments while adhering to the highest standards of care and safety . Operation Smile helps to fill the gap in providing access to safe , well-timed surgeries by partnering with hospitals , governments and ministries of health , training local medical personnel , and donating muchneeded supplies and equipment to surgical sites around the world .
Operation Smile has extended its global reach to more than 60 countries through its network of credentialed surgeons , pediatricians , doctors , nurses , and student volunteers .
The Tridestin Group is a proud supporter of Operation Smile .
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