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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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Service
Facial and Dental Imaging
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Facial-and-Dental-ImagingShriners Children’s offers specialized facial and dental imaging (X-rays) for children with craniofacial differences. The painless process helps surgeons and doctors understand each child’s unique facial anatomy to plan treatment.
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Podcast
Plastic Surgery for Birthmarks Scars and Facial Differences
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Plastic-Surgery-for-Birthmarks-Scars-and-Facial-DifferencesDr. Lee Alkureishi discusses orthognathic jaw surgery and plastic surgery for birthmarks and scars to help children live full lives.
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Condition
Facial Deformity
A facial deformity occurs when the face or bones in the head develop differently, as with cleft lip and palate, or can happen with trauma, such as the loss of an ear from a burn. Shriners Children's can treat with reconstructive surgery.
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Podcast
Plastic Surgery Craniofacial Microsomia Research
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/07/Plastic-Surgery-Craniofacial-Microsomia-ResearchPodcast with Dr. Chad Purnell on Craniofacial Microsomia and his joint Shriners Children’s/Georgia Tech research grant.
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Service
Virtual Surgical Planning
Shriners Children's craniofacial surgery team may use virtual surgical planning (VSP) before a child's surgery. VSP creates a model of the child's jaw, teeth or face, helping our team plan exact details for the surgery.
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Pediatric Care
Advanced Pediatric Orthopedic Care Serving Treasure Valley Families
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Campaigns/Treasure-Valley-BoiseOur medical staff members are leaders in the field of pediatric orthopedics, anesthesiology, pain management, spine conditions and rehabilitation.
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Condition
Dentofacial Skeletal Deformity
Dentofacial skeletal deformity is a difference in the jaw structure involving the teeth and mouth, and face shape. Can involve a cleft (bones don’t connect). May impact breathing, eating and speech. Craniofacial teams treat all types.
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Hospital
Mexico
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/MexicoPediatric Specialty Care for children throughout Northern California, Western US, Mexico and Canada
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Service
Hearing Services
Shriners Children's offers hearing services to help screen and assess problems and possible hearing loss that may be associated with craniofacial and cleft conditions.
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