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Surgeons caring for children with cleft deformities must proceed with a firm understanding of 3D regional anatomy, the extent of the hard and soft tissue defects, and the complex interplay between surgery and growth. The speakers will review the treatment rationale, diagnostic approach, and operative techniques involved in facial clefts.

1. Identify the staged reconstructive aspects of the various procedures to ensure reconstruction success;
2. Evaluate the concepts and controversy surrounding various procedures and the general care of patients with clefts due to a lack of defining outcome data, and make treatment decisions based on the available data; and
3. Describe the role of the oral and maxillofacial surgeon as a member and/or leader of a cleft team.