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Pro Bono Surgery Cases include TMJ ankylosis, ameloblastoma of the mandible, microvascular reconstruction and free flap for maxillary necrosis, cleft lip and palate, and specialized implants.

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Fundraising Goal: $100,000 for the 2025 General Fund for life-changing surgical and educational programs.
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At Smile Back Foundation, we believe in the power of collaboration to make an impact in the world.

ORCAA
UFM
Vortex
Ditron Dental
Rampage
Brandon Novack

Our Pro Bono Surgical Impact

See how lives are being transformed through our surgical missions.

Life-changing surgery

highlights

Pro Bono Cases

Our cases in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Large Ameloblastoma of the Mandible

February 2024 - 22 year old man had a large Ameloblastoma (very aggressive benign tumor) of the mandible that extended close to the skull base. We resected the tumor and reconstructed the mandible with a fibula free flap.

TMJ Ankylosis

March 2025 - 9 year old girl could not open her mouth and had severe insecurity over how she talks and could not eat real food. Her dad died and mom abandoned her so her grandma is raising her. She had TMJ ankylosis (fused joints) and we released her joints and place rib grafts until she’s old enough to get a full joint replacement.

Ameloblastoma of the Mandible

March 2024 - 9 year old boy in Guatemala had an aggressive benign tumor of the mandible called an Ameloblastoma. It’s locally invasive, and often recurs. We removed the tumor, and reconstructed his mandible and now this young man can live a normal life!

Full Mouth Restoration

January 2025 - Michael Stubblefield had conquered his battle with addiction for many years, yet his smile was a constant reminder of what he has been through.

Maxillary Necrosis Secondary to Cancer

September 2025 - Woman has Maxillary Necrosis secondary to cancer and received microvascular reconstruction and free flaps.

Lip Reconstruction Surgery

February 2025 - 6 month old boy received pro bono lip reconstruction surgery.

TMJ Fusion - Gap Arthroplasties with Abdominal Fat Grafts

September 2025 - 12 year old girl with fused jaw received TMJ surgery.

Hip Graft to Restore Front Upper Jaw

September 2025 - 17 year old girl without front upper jaw from gunshot wound.

the process

Smile Back Foundation Steps

Case referral

Surgical plan

Scheduling the case

Surgeon travel

Surgical pre-op

Operating schedule

Follow-up patient care

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Giving Smiles, Changing Lives

" I can’t expresss my gratitude to my fellow colleagues who share a selfless mission to help save a life with no financial reward or compensation. That’s why I started the @smilebackusa foundation. "


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Dr. Simon Oh

DDS, DABOI/ID, FICOI, Founder

" I normally wouldn’t travel for surgical missions more than once per year but when I was in Guatemala in February 2024 for another case I met Pablo and his mother. I couldn’t allow myself to make him wait until next team trip there, which would be in over 6 months. We put together a small surgical team and made this happen. Again, thank you to everyone involved. He is doing well 💪🏼 "


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Dr. Steve Yusupov

MD, DDS, FACS

" This is the power of the Smile Back Foundation and ORCAA. I have seen the impact with my own eyes and it is something I believe in because it is genuine. The doctors I have met here are doing this out of care and love for people who thought they would never smile again. "


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Rampage Jackson

Collaborator

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Smile Back Foundation coordinates pro bono cases with the world's top dental and head and neck surgeons. Smile Back Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity.

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Rampage Jackson Fund

Smile Back Foundation and Rampage Jackson partner to give smiles and change lives.

9 Year Old with TMJ Ankylosis

9 Year Old with TMJ Ankylosis

This 9 year old girl could not open her mouth and had severe insecurity over how she talks and couldn’t eat real food.

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Smile Back Foundation is dedicated to coordinating pro bono cases by the world's top dental, oral, maxillofacial, and head and neck surgeons.