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.
Some of the most influential of these empires were the Byzantine, the Persian, the Arab and the Ottoman. All of these empires had their own religions, customs, languages and traditions. They have all left lasting impacts on the culture and cuisine of the Middle East. For example, Iran is the modern-day successor to the Persian empire, and Iranians speak Farsi or other Persian languages while most of the rest of the Middle East speaks dialects of Arabic.