An Orthodontist Making the World Smile

An Orthodontist Making the World Smile
Dr. Shenjuti Chowdhury (C) assisting during surgery. Courtesy of Dr. Shenjuti Chowdhury
Andrew Thomas
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NEW YORK–Children who are born with cleft lip and palate are often bullied, ridiculed, and even shunned in certain cultures around the world. This orthodontist experienced the bullying, and now she’s traveling back to her home country to help children in need.

Dr. Shenjuti Chowdhury, from Bangladesh, is an award-winning orthodontist at Diamond Braces. She was born with cleft lip and palate, and she had an inspirational orthodontist who she admired greatly.