Treatment Partnerships

The Smile Train has supported free cleft surgery and related treatment for 384,592 children around the world. All of these surgeries are performed by local doctors that The Smile Train has empowered through various partnerships and grants. As our treatment programs grow rapidly around the world, we never forget that safety and quality of care is always our #1 priority. Our Medical Advisory Board has developed a strict protocol that all of our treatment partners follow. And, we constantly monitor the quality of care we provide.

Treatment Partnerships involve an on-going relationship with The Smile Train and require a long-term commitment providing free surgical treatment for children with cleft who would not otherwise be helped. Treatment Partnerships significantly increase the number of cleft surgeries performed at a qualified hospital/center. The Treatment Partner must meet and adhere to The Smile Train Safety and Quality Improvement Protocol.

Treatment Partners are reimbursed based on the number of patients treated. All Treatment Partners are required to participate in Smile Train Express, an online patient record-keeping database.

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