“July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month. The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA; https://acpa-cpf.org/) Craniofacial anomalies (CFA) are a diverse group of deformities in the growth of the head and facial bones. Anomaly is a medical term meaning “irregularity” or “different from normal.” These abnormalities are present at birth (congenital) and there are numerous variations. Some are mild and some are severe and need surgery. Some craniofacial anomalies are associated with anomalies elsewhere in the body, which can be serious..”

The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA; https://acpa-cpf.org/)