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Benefiting Children with Cleft & Craniofacial Conditions We maintain a working board and operate multiple committees. Values:
- No one turned away.
Smile Oregon was founded in 2008 by Bob Blank and Dr. Judah Garfinkle, who brought together a diverse group of local professionals committed to improving care for Oregon children affected by cleft and craniofacial conditions. Members of our board represent the fields of finance, law, design, education, medicine, and dentistry, and include parents and family members of children born with clefts. If you are interested in volunteering with Smile Oregon in any capacity, please contact us. We are a grassroots organization made up of concerned citizens just like you. The Issue: Children with cleft and craniofacial deformities require a coordinated series of treatment steps to restore their face, mouth, and speech to normal. While it is possible to substantially correct a cleft if the proper treatment sequence is carried out, children and families often do not have access and/or the means to arrange for the coordinated treatment they need and deserve to achieve an optimal outcome. In addition, patients and families affected by cleft and craniofacial conditions face the challenge of obtaining reliable information about these conditions, gaining access to local treatment networks, and learning where to turn for needed support. Our Mission: To ensure that every family affected by a cleft or craniofacial condition living in Oregon has access to the coordinated care they deserve by providing support, awareness, and education. Provide support to each family regardless of their ability to pay.
- Personalized service. In order to effectively meet our mission, we recognize that each family has unique needs and circumstances.
- Quality in everything we do. Each family deserves to be treated with a standard of care in a coordinated fashion.
09/24/2026
Kate has been part of the Smile Oregon community since she was a baby.
As Kate grew up, she found her own way to give back. She's been serving as a Smile Oregon Youth Ambassador for two years, helping lead activities for younger kids and families, and always being a resource to others. This spring she bravely shared her story at our Smiles in Bloom Gala and inspired us once again. Kate is creative, funny, caring and so big-hearted!
Kate just graduated with honors from high school and is headed to Portland State University this fall. We are so proud of who she is and are thrilled to award her the 2026 Founders Award Scholarship.
09/22/2026
Support goes beyond treatment.
Sometimes it looks like meeting another family who understands. A child making a friend who just gets it. Or simply knowing there’s a community ready to walk alongside you.
No family should have to navigate the craniofacial journey alone.
09/17/2026
Kindness grows here.
It grows when kids feel welcomed, when families find connection, when someone chooses encouragement over judgment. And when we make room for everyone to belong.
That’s the kind of community we’re growing together.
09/14/2026
There’s a lot behind a smile.
For many kids impacted by cleft and craniofacial conditions, the journey can include surgeries, speech therapy, orthodontic care, appointments, and treatments over many years.
This month, we celebrate the strength of these kids and the families walking beside them every step of the way.
09/10/2026
Being different is not something to fear.
When we meet someone who looks different from us, we can choose curiosity over assumptions and kindness over judgment.
A little understanding goes a long way toward creating a world where everyone belongs.
09/08/2026
Every smile is different. Every story is unique. And every smile matters.
This Craniofacial Acceptance Month, Buddy is celebrating all the things that make our Smile Oregon kiddos wonderfully themselves.
09/02/2026
September is Craniofacial Acceptance Month!
All month long, we’re celebrating the incredible kids and families in our community and helping create a world where craniofacial differences are met with kindness, understanding, and acceptance.
Because everyone deserves to feel seen, supported, encouraged, and accepted exactly as they are.
08/31/2026
Backpacks packed. Pencils sharpened. New adventures ahead!
As kids head back to school, Buddy has a little reminder for our Smile Oregon kiddos:
Be curious. Be kind. Be YOU.
Here’s to a school year filled with new friends, growing confidence, lots of learning, and plenty of reasons to smile.
And always remember: You belong here.
08/27/2026
There’s no one way to smile.
Big smiles. Shy smiles. Silly smiles. Proud smiles. Every one is uniquely yours.
This Craniofacial Acceptance Month, we’re celebrating every kid for exactly who they are.
08/27/2026
A new school year brings new teachers, new friends, and new adventures.
A little reminder from Buddy to our Smile Oregon kiddos: You belong exactly as you are.
Here’s to a year filled with kindness, confidence, and plenty of smiles.
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