Future provision of orthodontic care for patients with craniofacial anomalies and cleft lip and palate.

Abstract

Most programs in the US and approximately half in Canada provide training in CLP and CFA, and more than half of US and almost one-third of Canadian residents plan to be involved in the care of patients with CLP and CFA, which is considerably less than those receiving training. Orthodontic programs need to increase the number of postgraduate students who are interested in providing care to CLP and CFA patients after becoming orthodontists.