Management and Treatment of Craniofacial Anomalies

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This block will provide a thorough review of various recognized craniofacial anomalies, with emphasis placed on etiology, morphology, development and clinical management for each anomaly. The residents will also be introduced to the importance of the “team concept” and the involvement of many medical and dental specialists in the interdisciplinary management and treatment of such complex cases. The block will consist of lectures and case presentation seminars related to the various problems encountered in the management and treatment of patients with cleft palate. Emphasis is placed on the importance of long- term, interdisciplinary management and rehabilitation of these patients in consultation with other medical and dental health care providers. Issues such as epidemiology and etiology of the congenital anomaly, psychology, speech pathology, timing of surgery and various stages of treatment will be addressed, as will special problems one might encounter with this particular group of patients.