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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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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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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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Podcast
Evan and Terilyns Cleft Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Evan-and-Terilyns-Cleft-JourneyA mother shares her powerful story of two children with cleft lip and palate, alongside the children's doctor.
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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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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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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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Condition
Facial Cleft
Facial clefts occur when the palate (roof of mouth) and/or lip does not form properly as a baby develops. Children typically require multiple surgeries and therapies as they grow. Shriners Children's offers multidisciplinary team care.
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Patient Story
"Personalized and Empathetic" Craniofacial Care at Shriners Children's Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Amelias-StoryShriners Children's Boston was "the right fit" for Amelia's family when they sought craniofacial care.