Cleft Palate-Craniofacial
Clinic was established in 1959 as an interdisciplinary
clinic specializing in the evaluation of children and
adults with cleft lip/palate and/or hypernasal speech.
The clinic adheres to the Parameters for Evaluation
and Treatment of Patients with Cleft Lip/Palate or
Other Craniofacial Anomalies of the American Cleft
Palate-Craniofacial Association.
Patients are evaluated by specialists in the fields
of audiology, genetics, oral and maxillofacial surgery,
orthodontia, pediatric dentistry, social work, and
speech-language pathology. Evaluations by specialists
in otorhinolaryngology (ENT), pediatric neurology,
pediatrics, prosthodontia, psychology, radiology are
also available as needed. Following the evaluations,
the clinic team staffs each patient and provides individualized
treatment
Goals. A timetable for the treatment is also provided
to maximize the benefit obtained. Patients are followed
in the Clinic until all goals are met.
Referrals to the Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Clinic
are accepted from a variety of sources including dentists,
physicians, psychologists, speech-language pathologists,
and other healthcare professionals. Self-referrals
are also accepted. Patients come from all areas of
Oklahoma and from adjacent states.
