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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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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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Radiology and Imaging
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Radiology-and-ImagingShriners Children's radiology and imaging services are a noninvasive way for physicians to see what's going on inside a child's body. Our radiology and imaging professionals work to do this in the safest way possible.
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Rheumatic Diseases
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Rheumatic-DiseasesShriners Children's provides a wide range of treatment and services for rheumatic diseases. Everything from testing, imaging, splinting and surveys, to rehabilitation is available at many locations.
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Podcast
BAHA System Surgical Treatment for Child Hearing
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2023/Baha-System-Surgical-Treatment-for-Child-HearingJoann Harano, AuD, explains BAHA bone anchored hearing aids and when a child is a good candidate for them.
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Dental Radiology
Shriners Children's offers dental radiology which uses painless X-ray machines such as pan ceph and CBCT, to show surgeons 3D views of a child's jaw bone, teeth and other facial structures. This helps with evaluation and treatment planning.
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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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Upper Airway Imaging
The upper airway includes the nose, nasal cavity, mouth, throat (pharynx) and voice box (larynx). Upper airway imaging looks for narrowing in these areas, which can be common for children with craniofacial and neuromuscular conditions.
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News
Cleft Lip and Palate Team Earns American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association Approval
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/09/Cleft-lip-and-palate-team-earns-American-Cleft-Palate-Craniofacial-Association-approvalThe Springfield Shriners Hospital’s cleft lip and palate program has been recognized by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) as a fully-approved cleft lip and palate team.
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News
Meet the Team at Our Cleft and Craniofacial Center
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. “We offer top-notch multidisciplinary and longitudinal care to patients from prenatal to adult – regionally and internationally,” said Eric C. Liao, M.D., Ph.D.
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