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China

 Operation Smile is committed to providing the high-quality, comprehensive care they need to live full, healthy lives. 

China has only 40 specialist surgical workers for every 100,000 people. Operation Smile is helping to change that.

Ying, after surgery, holds her before photo.

Operation Smile China: By the Numbers

From cleft surgery to speech therapy to oral care, our comprehensive services have helped thousands of children in China.

1991

Year Services Began in China

30,000+

Patients Treated

350+

Certified Volunteers

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