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Dr.VARUN MENON

•Cleft & Craniofacial Reconstructive Surgeon
(Smile Train accredited Reconstructive surgeon) Triathlete in quest of becoming

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𝐃𝐫.𝐕𝐀𝐑𝐔𝐍 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐍 𝐏.
𝐌𝐃𝐒,𝐌𝐅𝐃𝐑𝐂𝐒𝐈,𝐌𝐎𝐌𝐒𝐑𝐂𝐒𝐄𝐝(𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐧) 𝐌𝐅𝐃𝐒𝐑𝐂𝐏𝐒(𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐠), 𝐌𝐅𝐃𝐒𝐑𝐂𝐒𝐄𝐝 (𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐧) 𝐅𝐈𝐁𝐂𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐒, 𝐅𝐀𝐎𝐂𝐌𝐅, 𝐅.𝐏.𝐅.𝐀 (𝐔𝐒𝐀)

•𝒞𝓁𝑒𝒻𝓉 & 𝒞𝓇𝒶𝓃𝒾𝑜𝒻𝒶𝒸𝒾𝒶𝓁 𝑅𝑒𝒸𝑜𝓃𝓈𝓉𝓇𝓊𝒸𝓉𝒾𝓋𝑒 𝒮𝓊𝓇𝑔𝑒𝑜𝓃

(𝒮𝓂𝒾𝓁𝑒 𝒯𝓇𝒶𝒾𝓃 𝒶𝒸𝒸𝓇𝑒𝒹𝒾𝓉𝑒𝒹 𝑅𝑒𝒸𝑜𝓃𝓈𝓉𝓇𝓊𝒸𝓉𝒾𝓋𝑒 𝓈𝓊𝓇𝑔𝑒𝑜𝓃)

•𝐼𝒩𝒯𝐸𝑅𝒩𝒜𝒯𝐼𝒪𝒩𝒜𝐿 𝐵𝒪𝒜𝑅𝒟 𝒞𝐸𝑅𝒯𝐼𝐹𝐼𝐸𝒟
Fellow of the International Board for the Certification of Specialists in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (FIBCSOMS).

•Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon and implantologist

•Specialist in Oral and maxillofacial surgery and Implantology.

•Fellow-Elect of the Academy of Dentistry International

•Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy (USA)

•AO fellow Cranio-Maxillofacial Trauma & Reconstructive surgery (Basel & Taiwan)

•Affiliate Associate Fellow of American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)

Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery MFDSRCPS(Glasg),

Member of Royal college of surgeons Ireland MFDRCSI

MFDSRCSEd (Edin) The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Membership in Oral & Maxillofacial surgery MOMSRCSEd (Edin) The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Associate of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS)
I am academically astute with above credentials, presently pursuing 𝓓𝓸𝓬𝓽𝓸𝓻 𝓸𝓯 𝓟𝓱𝓲𝓵𝓸𝓼𝓸𝓹𝓱𝔂 (𝓟𝓱.𝓓.) 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓚𝓮𝓻𝓪𝓵𝓪 𝓤𝓷𝓲𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓲𝓽𝔂 𝓸𝓯 𝓗𝓮𝓪𝓵𝓽𝓱 𝓢𝓬𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓼.
•Indian Professional Awards 2020 Outstanding contribution in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

•Sushruta Award for Young Dental Achiever of the Year at INTERNATIONAL EXEMPLARY RESEARCH AND PERFORMANCE AWARDS 2018

•Young Dental Researcher Award 2018 in kerala state

•Has authored many Scientific Paper Presentations and Journal Publications in national and international journals.

•Kerala University of health science Rank holder in final year MDS(Oral & Maxillofacial surgery).

•Guident Academic Excellence Award for Best POST GRADUATE STUDENT in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

•Awarded 3rd prize for Best PG Dissertation among all specialities in the state of Kerala at RDC Shastra Puraskaram-2015

•Famdent Post graduate student of the year Award Nominee 2015

•BEST PG STUDENT ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY at INTERNATIONAL DENTAL STUDENTS CONGRESS 2016

•American Heart Association certified BLS & ACLS Service provider

Scholar Member of WAME (World Association of Medical Editors)
Editorial and Reviewer Board member of various peer reviewed journals
Elsevier Student Ambassador (ESA)
Indian Dental Association (IDA) Profile of the month Award Winner June 2015

Area of Interest:

Includes Cleft lip palate, Cranio-Maxillofacial and Reconstructive surgery; Trauma, and Oral Implantology. Involved in academic & research activities; In addition to being a fine skilled professional also exhibits apt administrative abilities.

22/10/2025

It’s always a joy to reconnect with Dr. Sneha Oberoi Director, Cleft and Craniofacial Orthodontic Program, UCSF— a remarkable clinician, researcher, and educator whose work continues to redefine excellence in cleft and craniofacial orthodontics. Her dedication to improving outcomes for children through interdisciplinary teamwork and evidence-based care has been a constant source of inspiration for many in the field.

Every meeting with such passionate leaders reinforces the global mission that unites us — to create a world where every child has access to holistic, compassionate cleft care.

💙 Mission IRONHEAL – Strength Beyond Scars | Miles for Smiles

22/10/2025

Conversations That Heal Smiles 🌍✨
An honour to reconnect with two incredible professionals and friends — Dr. Matthew R. Greives, Chief of Pediatric Plastic Surgery, UTHealth Houston, and Director of the UT Physicians Texas Cleft-Craniofacial Team, and Dr. Syed Faizal, Senior Consultant, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kolkata.

Our discussion revolved around the art and science of cleft palate repair — especially the evolving role of the buccal fat pad and buccal flaps in primary palatoplasty. Every such exchange reminds us that the journey of refining technique is never just about surgical precision, but about empathy, adaptability, and shared learning across continents.

Having known both of them for quite some time, it’s always inspiring to witness the remarkable work they continue to do — transforming not just faces, but lives.

Grateful for the spirit of collaboration and camaraderie that defines the 15th International Congress on Cleft Lip, Palate and Related Craniofacial Anomalies — Kyoto 2025, where innovation meets compassion on a truly global stage.

💙 Mission IRONHEAL – Strength Beyond Scars | Miles for Smiles

22/10/2025

Reconnecting Beyond Borders 🌏✨
An absolute pleasure meeting Dr. Shinji Kobayashi, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kanagawa Children’s Medical Center, Japan — a respected colleague and friend I’ve known for many years.

Our shared conversations over time have always revolved around one unchanging purpose — to restore smiles, confidence, and dignity for children born with cleft and craniofacial differences.

At the 15th International Congress on Cleft Lip, Palate and Related Craniofacial Anomalies — Kyoto 2025, moments like these remind us that cleft care is not confined by geography or language. It is a collective mission carried forward by compassion, collaboration, and scientific excellence.

As part of the global Smile Train family, it is deeply humbling to stand alongside pioneers like Dr. Kobayashi who continue to transform the landscape of cleft surgery and comprehensive care across Asia and beyond.

💙 Mission IRONHEAL – Strength Beyond Scars | Miles for Smiles

22/10/2025

🌏 Reconnecting Beyond Borders | CLEFT 2025 Kyoto

It was a true pleasure meeting Prof. Bowornsilp Chowchuen once again —
Professor of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand,
Chair of the Tawanchai Foundation for Cleft Lip, Palate and Craniofacial Deformities,
and Past President of the Thai Cleft Lip-Palate and Craniofacial Association.

Having known Professor for several years now, it is always inspiring to witness his unwavering dedication to advancing comprehensive cleft care in Asia and beyond. His visionary leadership through the Tawanchai Foundation has not only restored smiles but also redefined the meaning of community-based cleft rehabilitation — blending compassion, science, and social commitment.

Meeting him again at CLEFT 2025 Kyoto was a reminder that the true strength of this field lies in friendships built on purpose — where collaboration transcends borders, and every shared idea brings us closer to a world where no child lives in silence due to a cleft.

Grateful for the continued guidance, inspiration, and warmth of leaders like him who pave the way for the next generation of cleft surgeons to dream bigger and heal deeper.

💙 Mission IRONHEAL – Strength Beyond Scars | Miles for Smiles
From Thrissur to Thailand to Kyoto — the mission continues, one smile at a time.

22/10/2025

🌸 Voices of Healing | CLEFT 2025 Kyoto

It was a true honour meeting Dr. Roopa Nagarajan,
Faculty of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, and Special Officer,
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU), Chennai.

Her presence and words of wisdom at CLEFT 2025 Kyoto reminded me of the deeper essence of cleft care — that healing is not just surgical, but holistic.
Beyond the operating theatre, the journey of every cleft child continues through speech, hearing, and the rediscovery of confidence.

Dr. Roopa’s pioneering contributions to speech-language pathology and interdisciplinary cleft rehabilitation have transformed countless lives, giving voice to those once silenced by their condition. Her work stands as a beacon for all of us striving to make comprehensive cleft care a reality across the world.

As I stood beside her, I was reminded that while surgeons restore form, it is the dedication of speech-language pathologists and audiologists that restores function — and together, we restore hope.

With gratitude for the mentors, pioneers, and visionaries who continue to shape the global cleft movement through education, empathy, and excellence.

💙 Mission IRONHEAL – Strength Beyond Scars | Miles for Smiles
Together, we heal beyond surgery — through sound, speech, and spirit.

22/10/2025

🌍 Healing Without Borders | Smile Train Global Representation at CLEFT 2025 Kyoto

Standing before this world map at CLEFT 2025 Kyoto was a truly humbling moment.
Each country marked here reflects a powerful truth — that the mission of Smile Train transcends geography, language, and culture.
It is a living example of how a single vision — to make safe, high-quality cleft care accessible to every child, everywhere — has united the world in compassion.

To represent India on this global map was more than personal pride — it was a moment of gratitude.
Gratitude to the countless families, children, surgeons, and caregivers whose faith keeps this mission alive.
Gratitude to Smile Train, whose global network across more than 90+ countries empowers local surgeons, builds sustainable systems, and turns smiles into lifelong transformations.

At that instant, pointing to India was symbolic — a reminder that from Thrissur to Tokyo, from Africa to the Americas, and from small rural hospitals to global stages, we are all connected by one heartbeat of healing.

To mark India on this map was more than a gesture — it was a moment of reflection.
A reminder of how far we’ve come as a nation in cleft care, and how many dreams we continue to rebuild, one surgery and one smile at a time.

The journey from the H.S. Adenwalla Institute of Cleft Lip and Palate in Thrissur to this global stage in Kyoto has been one of faith, teamwork, and relentless pursuit of excellence and strengthened by the unwavering support of Smile Train.

Grateful to be part of this global movement where every surgeon, every center, and every patient story connects us through one shared mission —
💙 to heal beyond scars and to ensure every child, everywhere, has a reason to smile.

🇮🇳 Representing India with pride, purpose, and gratitude.
Because healing has no borders — only hearts connected by hope.

💙 Mission IRONHEAL – Strength Beyond Scars | Miles for Smiles

22/10/2025

🌍 Global Bridges of Healing

One of the most fulfilling aspects of global scientific gatherings like CLEFT 2025 Kyoto is the opportunity to connect with fellow surgeons who share the same passion for transforming lives.

It was a true pleasure meeting my friend and colleague Dr. Andi Setiawan Budihardja,
Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery,
Siloam Hospital Lippo Village and Comprehensive Cleft Center, University of Pelita Harapan, Tangerang, Indonesia.

Together, we explored the cutting-edge innovations presented by Simulare Medical – A Division of Smile Train, especially their Speech Surgery Simulator, which represents a new era in cleft training and education.
From realistic surgical models to virtual precision tools, it’s incredible to witness how technology is empowering surgeons to refine their skills and ensure safer, more consistent outcomes for children born with clefts.

Beyond the technical brilliance, what truly stands out is the shared spirit of purpose—surgeons from different nations, speaking different languages, yet united by one mission:
to restore smiles, rebuild confidence, and renew lives.

As I stood here under the banner of Smile Train and Simulare Medical, I was reminded that every collaboration, every conversation, and every connection is a step closer to a world where no child is left untreated because of a cleft.

💙 Mission IRONHEAL – Strength Beyond Scars | Miles for Smiles
From Thrissur to Kyoto, the mission continues—one smile, one story, one healing touch at a time.

22/10/2025

💡 Advancing Surgical Education — The Simulare Experience at CLEFT 2025 Kyoto

Grateful to have attended the Simulare Medical Speech Surgery Workshop at the 15th International Congress on Cleft Lip, Palate & Craniofacial Anomalies (CLEFT 2025 Kyoto) — led by Dr. Dale Podolsky and Dr. Karen Wong,
Craniofacial and Cleft Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto.

The hands-on workshop showcased how Simulare Medical — a division of Smile Train — is revolutionizing cleft surgery training worldwide.
Through state-of-the-art surgical simulators, Smile Train’s vision of “teaching a man to fish” continues to empower surgeons globally, ensuring that every cleft child, regardless of geography, has access to safe and high-quality care.

This experience was not just about surgical precision — it was about the power of innovation, collaboration, and compassion in shaping the future of global cleft care.

💙 Mission IRONHEAL — Strength Beyond Scars | Miles for Smiles
Together, we learn. Together, we heal.

22/10/2025

🌏 Inspiring Leadership in Global Cleft Care — At CLEFT 2025 Kyoto

Honoured to meet Ms. Susannah (“Susie”) Schaefer, Executive Vice Chair, President & CEO of Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization.

Under her visionary leadership, Smile Train has not only transformed lives through surgery but also positioned itself as a global leader in cleft research and innovation.
She spearheaded the development of Smile Train’s groundbreaking Virtual Surgery Simulator, accelerating cleft surgical training and advancing the organization’s empowering “teach a man to fish” model.

• Greatly expanded non-surgical comprehensive cleft care—from nutritional support to speech therapy, oral health, and psychosocial counseling.

Meeting her at CLEFT 2025 Kyoto was a reminder that true leadership doesn’t just create programs — it creates possibilities.
Through innovation, compassion, and collaboration, Smile Train continues to redefine what sustainable global cleft care can be.

💙 Mission IRONHEAL — Strength Beyond Scars | Miles for Smiles
Together, we heal. Together, we inspire.

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•Cleft & Craniofacial Reconstructive Surgeon

(Smile Train accredited Reconstructive surgeon)

•Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon and implantologist

•Specialist in Oral and maxillofacial surgery and Implantology.

•INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED Fellow of the International Board for the Certification of Specialists in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (FIBCSOMS).

•Fellow-Elect of the Academy of Dentistry International

•Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy (USA)

•AO fellow Cranio-Maxillofacial Trauma & Reconstructive surgery (Basel & Taiwan)

•Affiliate Associate Fellow of American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)

Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery MFDSRCPS(Glasg),

MFDSRCSEd (Edin) The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

I am academically astute with above credentials, presently pursuing 𝓓𝓸𝓬𝓽𝓸𝓻 𝓸𝓯 𝓟𝓱𝓲𝓵𝓸𝓼𝓸𝓹𝓱𝔂 (𝓟𝓱.𝓓.) 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓚𝓮𝓻𝓪𝓵𝓪 𝓤𝓷𝓲𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓲𝓽𝔂 𝓸𝓯 𝓗𝓮𝓪𝓵𝓽𝓱 𝓢𝓬𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓼.

•Sushruta Award for Young Dental Achiever of the Year at INTERNATIONAL EXEMPLARY RESEARCH AND PERFORMANCE AWARDS 2018

•Young Dental Researcher Award 2018 in kerala state

•Has authored many Scientific Paper Presentations and Journal Publications in national and international journals.

•Kerala University of health science Rank holder in final year MDS(Oral & Maxillofacial surgery).

•Guident Academic Excellence Award for Best POST GRADUATE STUDENT in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

•Awarded 3rd prize for Best PG Dissertation among all specialities in the state of Kerala at RDC Shastra Puraskaram-2015

•Famdent Post graduate student of the year Award Nominee 2015

•BEST PG STUDENT ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY at INTERNATIONAL DENTAL STUDENTS CONGRESS 2016

•American Heart Association certified BLS & ACLS Service provider

Scholar Member of WAME (World Association of Medical Editors) Editorial and Reviewer Board member of various peer reviewed journals Elsevier Student Ambassador (ESA) Indian Dental Association (IDA) Profile of the month Award Winner June 2015

Area of Interest:

Includes Cleft lip palate, Cranio-Maxillofacial and Reconstructive surgery; Trauma, and Oral Implantology.

Involved in academic & research activities; In addition to being a fine skilled professional also exhibits apt administrative abilities.

Dr.VARUN MENON

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