Motivations of Orthodontic Residents in Canada and the United States to Treat Patients with Craniofacial Anomalies, Cleft Lip/Palate, and Special Needs

Abstract

Residents supported the importance of treating patients with CLP/CFA/SN, and more than 54% indicated they plan to treat these patients. Residents who indicated that they would not treat these patients sited limited experience and inadequate expertise as the reasons. Less than 30% indicated a willingness to pursue a fellowship program.