Dr. Patrick Christopher at Overland Park Regional Hospital performed a successful surgery, but says there’s no clear answer ...

Cleft lip and cleft palate occur when the facial structures that are developing in an unborn baby don’t close completely. While a cleft lip can form independently, it’s more commonly found in ...

A nine-week-old Texas tot with a cleft lip has gone viral after her parents posted the child's cherub-style baby portraits online. Facebook/Gavin Gardner This baby’s portraits are angelic.

July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month and one 8-year-old girl from Janesville continues to prove that her condition won't stop her from achieving her dreams.Victoria ...

A five-year study in Kerala links increased orofacial cleft cases to environmental factors, particularly among farming ...

A cleft lip or palate arises from the combined effects of genes and inflammatory risk factors experienced during pregnancy, such as smoking or infections, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

A cleft lip or palate arises from the combined effects of genes and inflammatory risk factors experienced during pregnancy, such as smoking or infections, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

Karnataka strengthens cleft lip & cleft palate care by training maxillofacial surgeons: Nandita Vijayasimha, Bengaluru Saturday, August 2, 2025, 08:00 Hrs [IST] Karnataka governme ...

A cleft occurs when certain structures don’t fuse together during fetal development. Clefts can involve the lip and/or the roof of the mouth, which is made up of both hard and soft palate.

Surgery to repair cleft lip and/or palate is performed to restore form and function in children with these common congenital malformations. In a previous study, Dr. Steinbacher's group reported ...