The agency covers medically necessary orthodontic treatment and orthodontic-related services. for severe handicapping malocclusions, craniofacial anomalies, or cleft lip or palate for clients. 20 years of age and younger on a benefit package (BP) that covers such services. Orthodontic. treatment must be completed prior to the clientâs 21st birthday.
Many aspects of Middle Eastern culture are defined or heavily influenced by religion. Religion is tightly integrated into the cultural institutions of Middle Eastern countries. Islam is the predominant religion in the area, and there are two sects of Islam, Shi'a and Sunni.
The Middle East is a term derived from a European perspective. For 19th-century Europeans, the Middle East was differentiated from India and the Far East (Southeast Asia and China). Originally, the Near East referred to areas under Ottoman control, from the Balkans to the border of Iran.