Destiny, one of the beneficiaries in Africa who received free cleft treatment courtesy of Smile Train. [Courtesy, Smile Train] The government has been urged to develop or revise newborn healthcare ...

A cleft lip occurs when there is a split or opening in the lip. This opening can be small or large enough to connect the upper lip and nose. A cleft palate occurs when the roof of the mouth does not ...

A combination of two established surgical techniques provides good outcomes in repair of cleft palate in infants, reports a study in the July issue of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. "Based on our ...

The government has been urged to develop or revise newborn healthcare guidelines to include palate examination to ensure appropriate support with nutritional and surgical referral. In a report ...