The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) has prepared a statement in response to the national and institutional calls for the cessation of non-essential surgery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This guidance is intended to complement, rather than replace, … Read More
Greetings from ACPA’s New Executive Director
Dear ACPA members, It is truly an honor to join your organization as Executive Director, particularly during a moment in time that has presented extraordinary challenges for the healthcare community at large. ACPA’s mission is to create a world where … Read More
Register for Upcoming ACPA Webinars
Register today for ACPA’s webinar, The Black Hole: Prevention and Correction of Fistulas Following Cleft Palate Repair, presented by ACPA Members Raymond Tse, MD, FRS(C), Sylvie M. Render, MS and John H. Grant, III, MD. The webinar was originally accepted as … Read More
Initial Delay in Tooth Formation in Children with CL/P Negated as They Grow
Delayed dental development seen in children with CL/P until age 8-10 years Children with CL/P “catch up” to peers in tooth formation over time CHAPEL HILL, N.C. / Aug. 25, 2020 – Children with cleft lip/palate (CL/P) experience developmental delays … Read More
Abstracts for ACPA’s Virtual Meeting Due September 1
There’s still time to submit an abstract to ACPA’s Virtual Annual Meeting, April 28 – May 1, 2021. Every year, more than 800 professionals in the cleft and craniofacial field gather at ACPA’s Annual Meeting. With increased accessibility in 2021, … Read More
2021 Election for ACPA Board of Directors
The ACPA Nominating Committee invites all eligible ACPA members to vote in the 2021 ACPA Board of Directors Election. Before submitting a vote, please review the candidate biographies. All eligible votes must include an ACPA Member ID on the ballot. … Read More
Top Benefits of Attending ACPA’s Virtual Meeting
ACPA’s 78th Annual Meeting will be held virtually April 28–May 1, 2021. The virtual meeting will be highly interactive and have a similar feel to the in-person meeting. It will include both live and recorded sessions, while incorporating many aspects … Read More
Revision Procedures for Cleft Lip and Nose Yield Improved Appearance, Quality of Life for Patients
Revision surgery of cleft lip and nose common procedure following CL/P correction Patient benefits include more self-confidence, higher self-esteem after revision surgery CHAPEL HILL, N.C. / August 5, 2020 – Patients who underwent revision procedures for cleft lip and nasal … Read More
Adam Levy Announced as New Executive Director
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. / August 4, 2020 – The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Levy as the organization’s new Executive Director. Levy succeeds Wendy-Jo Toyama, MBA, CAE, who left ACPA in April … Read More
Submit an Abstract to ACPA’s 2021 Virtual Meeting
Dear ACPA Community, Due to the ongoing pandemic and its impact on both healthcare institutions and individual members, the ACPA Board of Directors has unanimously decided to hold a virtual Annual Meeting in 2021. Like many of you, we look … Read More
ACPA Announces Virtual Discipline Forums
ACPA is pleased to announce that discipline forums will now be offered to members virtually. During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is important for members to stay connected–now more than ever. Virtual discipline forums will allow ACPA members to continue … Read More