by Ellise Perry | Sep 16, 2024 | General Information
Patient Story Dental Day Local Client – Austin, TX In Central Texas, a young patient’s journey to better health began with a visit to Austin Smiles’ Free Dental Day. This marked his first oral exam in two years, as he had been uninsured and unable to...
by Ellise Perry | Sep 16, 2024 | General Information
Interning with AS – Passionate Impact By Ximena P. Hello! My name is Ximena Perez, and I am currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, majoring in Human Development and Family Sciences. With a strong passion for working with children, my ultimate goal is...
by Ellise Perry | Sep 16, 2024 | General Information
Patient Story Guatemala City, Guatemala 2023 A bright and spirited little girl from Guatemala was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate. For her mother, this journey began with a deep sense of isolation and sadness. “It was very sad for me,” the...
by Ellise Perry | Sep 16, 2024 | General Information
Interning with AS – Hands-on Growth By Emily A. My name is Emily Araujo and I am currently a sophomore at the University of Texas at Austin pursuing a major in Biology with a certificate in Spanish for Medical Professions. Prior to working with Austin Smiles, I worked...
by Ellise Perry | Sep 13, 2024 | General Information
Patient Story Veracruz, Mexico 2024 In Veracruz, a mother’s journey of love and resilience shines brightly. She is the proud mother of two children, one 14 years old and the other just under a year old, both born with cleft lip and palate conditions. The mother...
