Please read the descriptions of the following programs and select the ones you're interested in.
Mentorship Program
This program would connect you with a mentor, who is past jaw surgery patient. Through one-on-one Zoom meetings, you will get to ask them questions and hear a more personal perspective of the jaw surgery experience. Possible topics would include: how to mentally prepare for surgery, recovery tips, and more. You will have 1-3 meetings with your mentor.
If the participant is under 18 years old, an Austin Smiles Staff member will join all meetings between the mentor and participant.
Support Group
Connect with other teens to discuss your questions and concerns about jaw surgery! This support group will be faciliated by a past jaw surgery patient, and will be over Zoom. Possible topics would include: how to mentally prepare for surgery, recovery tips, and more. Meetings are expected to be held quarterly (every 3 months).
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Participants must be scheduled for a jaw surgery, or be expecting to undergo this medical procedure to qualify. If you have any questions, please contact us via email at info@austinsmiles.org or call us at (512) 451-9300.