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Specialty
Craniofacial Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/CraniofacialShriners Children’s teams of specialists treat the physical, social, emotional and developmental challenges of craniofacial conditions like cleft palate to help children live full, healthy lives.
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Patient Story
Mom Shares Advice for Families Expecting a Child With a Cleft Lip or Palate
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/07/Charlie-Gail-Cleft-StoryFacial clefts are one of the most common birth differences in the U.S. It can be a challenge for families to find education, resources, support and specialized treatment. Shriners Children's is here for you.
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News
Spotlight on the Shriners Children’s Boston Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/07/Cleft-Lip-and-Palate-ClinicThe cleft and craniofacial center gives patients and families access to medical staff during a single visit.
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Patient Story
Cleft Care Means New Smiles for Terilyn and Evan
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Cleft-Care-Means-New-Smiles-for-Terilyn-and-EvanWhen prenatal tests showed April and Michael that their second child, Evan, would be born with a cleft lip and palate, they knew exactly what to do.
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Video
Cleft Lip and Palate & Craniofacial Care at Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/05/Cleft-Lip-and-Palate-and-Craniofacial-Care-at-Shriners-ChildrensFacial clefts are the number one craniofacial birth defect addressed by our patient and family-centered teams, led by our board-certified plastic surgeons. The cleft teams at Shriners Children's understand that the repercussions of cleft lip and cleft palate often run much deeper – affecting breathi...
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Patient Story
Cleft Lip and Palate Care at Shriners Children's Boston is "Exceptional"
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/Hunter-Cleft-Lip-and-PalateHunter's craniofacial team was with him through every step.
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News
From One Parent to Another: A Mother's Experience With Cleft Lip and Palate
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2025/04/From-One-Parent-to-AnotherA South Carolina mom shares what she’s learned during her twin sons’ 15-year treatment journey at Shriners Children’s Ohio.
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Patient Story
Gabriel's Newfound Confidence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Gabriels-newfound-confidenceBorn with a cleft lip and palate, Gabriel faced limitations from the very start of his life. He had difficulty breathing, with one nostril congested and the other completely blocked. His sense of smell was severely affected. Eating was a struggle.
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News
Meet the Boston Cleft and Craniofacial Team
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/07/Meet-the-Team-at-Our-Cleft-and-Craniofacial-CenterOrofacial clefts, including cleft lips and cleft palates, are among the most common congenital malformations.
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Patient Story
Abie's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Abies-storyWhen Abraham, lovingly called “Abie” or “Abe” by his family, was born with a soft cleft palate, his parents were completely taken off-guard and had no idea where to turn.
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