Cleft lip and cleft palate

Two Children Burned in Ukraine Transported to Shriners Children's Boston

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Friday, April 22, 2022
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BOSTON, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two severely burned children from Ukraine have arrived in Boston for highly specialized surgeries and treatment at Shriners Children's pediatric burn center here.

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  • Late Wednesday night, two children from Ukraine who were severely burned arrived in Boston to receive highly specialized surgeries and treatment at Shriners Children's pediatric burn center.
  • BOSTON, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two severely burned children from Ukraine have arrived in Boston for highly specialized surgeries and treatment at Shriners Children's pediatric burn center here.
  • Shriners Children's Boston , one of four of the system's burn care facilities for children, is the only verified pediatric burn center in New England.
  • The children were transported by air ambulance, and arrived in Boston late on Wednesday, April 20.

USOSM Making Moves in the American Midwest, Announces Third Partnership in the State of Indiana

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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IRVING, Texas, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) – a specialty management services company that exclusively serves premier oral and maxillofacial surgeons – has formed a new partnership with Michiana Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of South Bend, IN. This is USOSM's third practice partner in the state.

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  • Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) has formed a new partnership with Michiana Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of South Bend, IN.
  • Oral Surgery Management ( USOSM ) a specialty management services company that exclusively serves premier oral and maxillofacial surgeons has formed a new partnership with Michiana Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of South Bend, IN.
  • This is an outstanding practice in a significant market and we're excited to announce our partnership," said Richard Hall, USOSM president and CEO.
  • Dr. Asdell is a board certified oral surgeon and a graduate of Indiana University and the Indiana University School of Dentistry.

Simulare Medical, a Division of Smile Train, Announces Patent-Pending Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Simulator

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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FORT WORTH, Texas, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simulare Medical, a Division of Smile Train, Inc., has launched the newest innovation in its growing line of high-fidelity cleft surgical simulators, the first and only Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Simulator (patent-pending). To celebrate the launch, training workshops are being held today at the 79th Annual Meeting of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) in Fort Worth, Texas and in Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao in the Philippines in partnership with the Philippines Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (PAPRAS).

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Simulare Medical, a Division of Smile Train, Inc., has launched the newest innovation in its growing line of high-fidelity cleft surgical simulators, the first and only Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Simulator (patent-pending).
  • For more than 20 years, Smile Train has supported safe and quality cleft care for 1.5 million+ children globally.
  • Smile Train empowers local medical professionals with training, funding, and resources to provide free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children globally.
  • Simulare Medical, A Division of Smile Train, Inc.
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Clint Carnell Named CEO of InBrace

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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IRVINE, Calif., March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InBrace, the orthodontic company behind the novel Smartwire® technology, announced today that Clint Carnell will join as Chief Executive Officer to lead InBrace through the next growth phase. InBrace, one of the fastest growing companies in the $40 billion orthodontics market, is accelerating growth with the recent launch of the Company's Generation-2 Smartwire, sales force expansion, and the launch of InStudio training and experience centers throughout North America.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InBrace, the orthodontic company behind the novel Smartwire technology, announced today that Clint Carnell will join as Chief Executive Officer to lead InBrace through the next growth phase.
  • "I'm excited to bring the InBrace Smartwire technology to market, giving orthodontists and patients more options for teeth straightening," said Clint Carnell, CEO of InBrace.
  • "Clint and I have worked closely during his time as a board member," said Dr. Pham, co-founder of InBrace.
  • "We are excited for Clint to bring his experience and passion to lead the next phase of InBrace growth."

Board-Certified Plastic Facial Surgeon Dr. Babak Azizzadeh Announces Medical Mission to Ecuador

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, board-certified facial plastic surgeon and founder of the CENTER for Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery, will soon participate in a philanthropic medical mission benefiting patients born with a cleft lip and palate in Ecuador's underserved communities.

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  • BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, board-certified facial plastic surgeon and founder of the CENTER for Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery, will soon participate in a philanthropic medical mission benefiting patients born with a cleft lip and palate in Ecuador's underserved communities.
  • Dr. Azizzadeh has also served on past medical missions to Ecuador along with regularly giving back to the local community.
  • As a driving force in the development and advancement of facial plastic surgery, Dr. Azizzadeh is proud to support Global Smile Foundation's mission.
  • About Dr. Babak Azizzadeh and the CENTER for Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery:
    Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, Chairman and Director of the CENTER for Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery, is one of the leading international experts in facial plastic surgery.

Nonprofit myFace and Random House Children's Books Celebrate 10 Years of WONDER

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Monday, February 14, 2022
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myFace recognized the power of Palacio's story to change the way people think about differences, and as a result, launched the myFace Wonder Project in 2015.

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  • myFace recognized the power of Palacio's story to change the way people think about differences, and as a result, launched the myFace Wonder Project in 2015.
  • "With students across the country reading WONDER, we were inspired to bring the myFace Wonder Project to schools to teach about differences, kindness and being an upstander," says myFace Director of Family Programs, Dina Zuckerberg.
  • In celebration of the book's forthcoming tenth anniversary, the WONDER: ILLUSTRATED EDITION will be released on February 15, 2022 from Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children's Books.
  • To learn more about how you can bring the myFace Wonder Project to your community or school, please visit http://www.myface.org/wonder .

THE ACE HARDWARE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NINTH ACE CARES FOR KIDS All-STAR

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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From the moment Nile Kron was born, he has been a patient at University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. Nile was born at 32 weeks 4 days on February 21, 2017. He spent 51 days in the NICU, but not only because Nile was pre-mature. Nile was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate, scoliosis, absent right ear, Coloboma of his left eye, and a tethered cord -- diagnosis on their own that present difficulties, but diagnosis he received at once, setting up a difficult journey ahead for Nile and his parents.

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  • OAK BROOK, Ill., Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ace Hardware Foundation is pleased to name Nile Kron (age 4) of Iowa City, Iowa as the organization's ninth Ace Cares for Kids All-Star.
  • As Ace's ninth Ace Cares for Kids All-Star, Nile will serve as national ambassador for the Ace Foundation, raising awareness for the excellent work that is done at local Children's Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals across the country.
  • "We are excited to welcome Nile into the Ace All-Star family," said Kane Calamari, President of the Ace Hardware Foundation.
  • Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with more than 5,500 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 70 countries.

Dr. Alina Sholar Continues Partnership With Exclusive Haute Beauty Network

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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Leading by example, Dr. Sholar not only 'talks the talk,' but 'walks the walk' when it comes to advocating for her patients' best selves.

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  • Leading by example, Dr. Sholar not only 'talks the talk,' but 'walks the walk' when it comes to advocating for her patients' best selves.
  • Dr. Sholar is the first physician in her family, but she knew even in her elementary years what she may become.
  • As a section of Haute Living magazine, Haute Beauty covers the latest advancements in beauty and wellness, providing readers with expert advice on aesthetic and reconstructive treatments through its network of acclaimed doctors and beauty experts.
  • For more about Haute Beauty, visit https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/
    Brooke Klaiman, Haute Beauty by Haute Living, 5612122126, [email protected]

Operation Smile Helps Pioneer Research into Causes of Cleft Conditions

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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To gain insights into the causes of cleft conditions, global surgical nonprofit Operation Smile has teamed up with the University of Southern California and Children's Hospital Los Angeles to construct the International Family Study (IFS).

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  • To gain insights into the causes of cleft conditions, global surgical nonprofit Operation Smile has teamed up with the University of Southern California and Children's Hospital Los Angeles to construct the International Family Study (IFS).
  • Through Operation Smile's partnership, the IFS can investigate risk factors, environmental exposures, and specific genes that increase the chances of developing cleft lip or cleft palate.
  • Operation Smile advocates for those born with cleft conditions, many who are born in developing countries that lack the critically needed resources to provide timely medical care.
  • By understanding the causes of cleft conditions, patients and their families can know the risks and behaviors that lead to a higher likelihood of developing a cleft condition, which can help prevent cleft conditions from happening in the future.

East-West Shrine Bowl Elevates Experience with Player Tracking from Zebra Technologies

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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Zebra will provide its RFID tracking technology to deliver important player performance insights for the practices leading up to the 2022 East-West Shrine Bowl and the game itself.

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  • Zebra will provide its RFID tracking technology to deliver important player performance insights for the practices leading up to the 2022 East-West Shrine Bowl and the game itself.
  • We are thrilled to work with Zebra Technologies to enhance this experience with its proven sports tracking technology.
  • Zebra Technologies is pleased to work with the iconic East-West Shrine Bowl to deploy the same player technology thats used across the NFL, said Bill Burns, Chief Product & Solutions Officer, Zebra Technologies.
  • ZEBRA and the stylized Zebra head are trademarks of Zebra Technologies Corp., registered in many jurisdictions worldwide.