Brody Shain was born with a birth defect that caused his face to form in two halves. Now, with the first of many surgeries, ...

A video of an owner helping a puppy with a cleft palate feel "normal" brought the internet to tears.

Global Smile Foundation (GSF) will host the 7th annual Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop (CCCW) from November 18–21, 2025, in ...

Operation Smile has restored the dignity of about 80 children who suffered cleft lips and palates during its Ho Teaching Hospital Mission in the Volta Region.

Cleft lip or palate affects one in 700 babies in the United States and the United Kingdom. The reason for this defect lies in defects normal development of the face within the mother’s womb. The exact ...

Cleft lip and cleft palate is cause due to improper fusion of the facial tissues in the middle. It affects one in 700 babies. There may be just a cleft in the upper lip or the cleft may affect the ...

Cleft lip and palate surgery is a procedure that can correct a common birth irregularity. It’s typically performed in infancy and can correct issues with feeding, speech, and appearance. Share on ...

It's estimated that every three minutes, somewhere in the world a baby is born with a cleft lip or palate, making it one of the most common birth defects. Eighteen-year-old Emma Johnston was born with ...

For many Americans, cleft conditions may seem like a distant concern. But for thousands of families across the country, it is a long journey filled with resilience and courage to ensure a lasting ...

Doctors said it was 'unusual' Richard didn't need speech therapy after surgery. Oct. 28, 2013— -- A Louisiana teen who underwent surgery to fix his cleft palate as an infant is doing something ...

Through systematic screening and early intervention, RBSK aims to improve child development outcomes and promote equity in health services particularly for children from underserved and rural ...

A cleft chin refers to a chin with a Y-shaped dimple in the middle. It’s usually a genetic trait. Depending on your preference, you may consider cleft chins a sign of beauty or not. You can both add ...