Consultants in Restorative Dentistry and their dental technicians gathered at the John Radcliffe Hospital to drive forward standards of care with the aim of reaching a consensus on how to manage this complex cohort of patients.
We were thrilled that virtually every cleft centre in the UK was represented at this clinical meeting – as it was held in the multidisciplinary clinic we were limited to 25 clinicians which was quite a challenge!
A number of Spires patients with cleft lip and palate treated at Spires kindly attended the event to share their stories and challenges with the delegates; this made the day unique and especially valuable for those clinicians present. The meeting focused on the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in treating these patients, with the aim being to share best practice from around the UK and to set standards for clinical practice. A second meeting is planned towards the end of this year – so watch this space!
Mr Sandip Popat, Consultant in Restorative Dentistry
