Families are called to visit with our full cleft lip and palate team for the first time when their baby is approximately 18-24 months of age. The coordinator of the service will get in touch with the family at the time the referral is received to answer questions and provide information.  

This service is available for children and youth from birth to age 19 who live in the Interior region of British Columbia. This service is covered by the Medical Services Plan.

A collaboration of health-care professionals, the team consists of plastic surgeons, orthodontists, pediatricians, ear, nose and throat doctors (ENTs), dental hygienists, pediatric dentists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and oral & maxillofacial surgeons.

Resources

Cleft Lip Clinic Brochure
Cleft Lip Clinic Referral Form

Providers who are external to Interior Health are invited to print off and fax the referral form to 250-868-7809. The electronic "submit" button may be used by providers within the Interior Health email network.

Dollars for Dental Treatment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the referral process?

A doctor, midwife, nurse practitioner, public health nurse or member of the Kelowna Cleft Lip & Palate Team can submit the Cleft Lip and Palate Referral Form electronically if they have internal Interior Health system access.

Providers who are external to Interior Health are invited to print off and fax the referral form to 250-868-7809. The electronic "submit" button may be used by providers within the Interior Health email network.

What can I expect at the clinic appointments?

Several families attend each clinic, held in April and October. You should expect to spend the full morning at the clinic.

Each family will see each professional. Families, along with their family doctor/nurse practitioner and other health-care providers involved in their child’s cleft care, will also receive a printed summary of the recommendations following the clinic.

Please note: This Kelowna-based team works in partnership with the health-care providers already caring for your child in your own community. The team does not provide treatment at the clinic, and does not replace the professionals you are seeing for current medical treatment.

Who can I contact for more information?

Contact Janice Bennett, Coordinator of the Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic.

Phone: 250-469-7070, ext.12122
Email: cleftlipandpalateclinic@interiorhealth.ca

Where can I obtain more information about Cleft Lip & Palate?

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