2026 Gillette Children’s Craniofacial Conference: Current Standards in Comprehensive Cleft Care

Register before January 15, 2026.

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Course Overview

Gillette Children’s Craniofacial Conference is a one-day event focuses on the current standards of care for children with cleft lip and palate. This conference is essential for healthcare providers who care for patients with cleft conditions at any point along the care continuum. Whether you are involved in prenatal counseling, primary care, surgical planning, speech therapy, or ongoing developmental monitoring, this program will enhance your understanding of:

• The interdisciplinary nature of cleft care
• Evidence-based approaches across specialties
• Ways to support patients and families

Target Audience

This course is targeted to specialists in Craniofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Dentistry, Otolaryngology, Oral Surgery, Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, Nursing, and Feeding. However, all medical professionals are welcome.

Course Objectives

Participants attending this conference will be able to:

• Define the impact of cleft lip and palate on a patient’s health, development, and quality of life.
• Describe the relevant anatomy and standard care timeline associated with cleft conditions.
• Recognize the inherently multidisciplinary nature of cleft care and identify the roles of various healthcare professionals throughout the continuum.

Implement and support patient-centered principles in the management and coordination of care into your practice.

If you have questions about this conference, please contact: CME@gillettechildrens.com.

CME Credit Designation: 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ | 5.75 Contact/Clock Hours

Gillette Children’s is accredited by the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians and takes responsibility for the content, quality, and integrity of this educational activity.

Gillette Children’s designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.