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NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM

Sponsored by the:
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) with
The Craniofacial Center, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and the
Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Team, Duke University Medical Center

SYMPOSIUM CO-CHAIRS

Amelia F. Drake, MD, Director
The Craniofacial Center - University of North Carolina
School of Dentistry
Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Jeffrey R. Marcus, MD, Director
Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Team - Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina

Pedro E. Santiago, DMD
The Craniofacial Center - University of North Carolina
Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Team - Duke University Medical Center

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EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

This symposium is designed for the orthodontist who wishes to supplement his/her knowledge and skills pertaining to the treatment of patients with cleft lip and palate. The focus is on orthodontic treatment in the broad context of an interactive coordinated team approach to care, with the goal of encouraging community orthodontists to work with their local cleft/craniofacial teams. 

Presentation Topics include:

• An Overview of Cleft Lip and Palate
• The Team Approach: The roles of surgeons, pediatric dentists, speech-language pathologists, otolaryngologists, prosthodontists
• Orthodontic Care for the Patient with a Cleft – from A to Z
• The Team and the Community Orthodontist
  

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PROGRAM

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2010

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GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

It is anticipated that participants will be eligible to claim up to 5.5 Continuing Dental Education credits for this activity.

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REGISTRATION

Registration Fees (click your type to register):

Paying by check? Please download the registration form.

*NON-MEMBERS: Are you interested in becoming a member of ACPA? Professionals interested in the area of habilitation and/or research concerned with the study and treatment of cleft palate and related craniofacial anomalies are invited to apply for membership. Included in the modest membership fee are such benefits as a subscription to the bi-monthly Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal and quarterly newsletter, access to the online membership-team directory, and other informational mailings and discount registration fees to the annual meeting and symposia.

To join ACPA and register for this meeting as an ACPA Member, please contact Rafael Goldberg, Member Services Manager at 919.933.9044 or membership@acpa-cpf.org.

For more information:
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
1504 East Franklin Street, #102
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
919.933.9044
919.933.9604 FAX
meetings@acpa-cpf.org

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ACPA Members

HOTEL INFORMATION

Embassy Suites Raleigh - Durham/Research Triangle
201 Harrison Oaks Boulevard, Cary, North Carolina, United States 27513
Tel: 1-919-677-1840   Fax: 1-919-459-1524

A block of rooms is being held at the Embassy Suites Raleigh - Durham/Research Triangle for the nights of Friday, November 12th and Saturday, November 13th. A rate of $109 plus tax is being offered until October 22nd. This rate includes free shuttle service to and from RDU, a hot breakfast buffet and evening Manager’s Reception.

To make a reservation you may book online, contact the hotel directly at 919.677.1840 or call the toll-free Hilton number, 800.222.8733. Please be sure to mention you are attending the ACPA Orthodontic Symposium in order to obtain the discounted rate.

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