A Malaysian National Cleft Registry: An Orthodontic Point of View

A Malaysian National Cleft Registry: An Orthodontic Point of View

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Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is one of the most prevalent birth defects. CLP can have a profound physical impact on the child and a psychological impact on both the parents and child. The systemic collection and audit of data on CLP has traditionally been an integral part of comprehensive cleft care....

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Main Authors: Ahmadb, M.S (Author), Mustapha, N.M (Author), Rahman, A.N.A.A (Author), Shahrul, A.I (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2020
Subjects:
Cleft lip and palate
Malaysia
orthodontic
registry
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Summary:Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is one of the most prevalent birth defects. CLP can have a profound physical impact on the child and a psychological impact on both the parents and child. The systemic collection and audit of data on CLP has traditionally been an integral part of comprehensive cleft care. This requires the development of a national cleft registry. This article describes the current orthodontic cleft care, the benefits of a registry and assesses the challenges faced in developing a national cleft registry in Malaysia from an orthodontic point of view. http://aos.usm.my/ © Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia. 2020
ISBN:18238602 (ISSN)
ISSN:18238602 (ISSN)
DOI:10.21315/AOS2020.15.2.462

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