Short-form Family Impact Scale achieves higher response rate Families with older children report higher negative impact on quality of life FIS data can help improve care and treatment delivery to benefit entire family CHAPEL HILL, N.C. / Nov. 10, 2020–The … Read More
Abstract Process for ACPA’s 2021 Meeting
The Program Task Force for ACPA’s 78th Annual Meeting has finalized the meeting program. The task force, chaired by ACPA Vice President-Elect John F. Caccamese, DMD, MD, FACS, reviewed 528 abstracts when creating the program. Submissions included 148 platform papers … Read More
ACPA Recognizes 2020 Milestone Members
The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is pleased to recognize the 2020 Milestone Members. The ACPA Board of Directors and National Office Team thank the Milestone Members for their continued support of ACPA’s mission: to create a world where people … Read More
Simulation-Based Workshops Improve Practitioners’ Confidence, Clinical Practice for CL/P Care
Workshops may help break through barriers to CL/P care in developing countries Patient outcomes may benefit from practitioners’ workshop participation Simulation-based education preferred over traditional textbooks CHAPEL HILL, N.C. / Oct. 15, 2020 – Simulation-based comprehensive cleft care workshops can … Read More
ACPA’s 2021 Membership Dues
ACPA Members across the country, and around the world, are working to meet the needs of their patients despite the ongoing pandemic. It has been a difficult year, and through these unprecedented times, ACPA’s priority remains serving the needs of … Read More
Study Examines Factors Influencing Timely Preparation for Alveolar Bone Grafting in CL/P Patients
Many factors may affect a care team’s ability to effectively prep patients for bone grafting A dedicated specialty nurse coordinator or case manager could improve care delivery and timely patient prep CHAPEL HILL, N.C. / Sept. 28, 2020 – A … 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