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2nd International Cleft Lip and Palate Workshop
“Looking Forward for Better Cleft Care”

Date: 31 March – 2 April 2009 ( 4-6 Rabi-Al Thani-1430)

Educational Objectives:

· To discuss quality management approach in cleft care in order to achieve the maximum physical,
social and functional results.
· To present state-of-the-art surgical technique for cleft lip correction.
· To discuss the interdisciplinary team approach in order to achieve optimal patient care.
· To address patient/family psychological needs.
· Treatment plan and management of patients with cleft lip & palate.
· To share recent techniques and information on the total care of child with cleft lip & palate.
· To discuss different treatment perspectives, procedures and goals.

Main Topics:

· Cleft Lip and Palate Disciplinary Team
· Epidemiology of cleft
· Cleft Lip and/ or Palate Repair
· Rhinoplasty
· Pharyngoplasty
· Alveolar Bone Grafting
· Orthodontic consideration
· Speech Therapy
· Nursing Considerations
· Psychological /sociological Aspects
· Audiological / ENT Management

Target Audiences:

· Pedodontists
· Oral/Maxillofacial Surgeons
· Orthodontists
· Plastic Surgeons
· Pediatricians
· Geneticists
· Speech Pathologists
· Audiologists
· Surgeons
· Psychologists
· ENT doctors
· Nurses

For Information Contact:

Department of Dentistry, MBC #70
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center
P.O. Box 3354, Riyadh 11211 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Tel.:+966-442-7653 Fax: +9661-442-7653
E-mail: mnicolas@kfshrc.edu.sa (Mrs. Marian R. Nicolas)
Website: www.kfshrc.edu.sa/symposia