The Craniofacial Foundation of Utah is dedicated to providing education, support and resources to fa
The Craniofacial Foundation of Utah is dedicated to providing education, support and resources to families affected by craniofacial defects and syndromes. It is our goal to increase public awareness and help with the acceptance of children with craniofacial conditions in our schools and communities
03/14/2024
A Utah Cleft Palate Team Says Its Approach Is Innovative. Others See a Pattern of Unnecessary Surgeries on Children. At Primary Children’s Hospital in Utah, pediatric surgeons are taking controversial risks with how they care for kids with cleft lip and palate. Outside doctors found that some parents weren’t told their child’s care was different from the norm.
Kindness wins! We merely try and restore humanity through restorative surgery. Ultimately its what's inside that counts. Jono, who was here in SLC for a craniofacial CCA venue two years ago and attended our talk, embodies all that our foundation tries to achieve. He is compassion and Humanity!
02/10/2021
We had our last team meeting with Dr Morris on Monday. Along with you, we are sad to see Dr Morris leave. We know that she will do great things in Louisiana at the Children’s Hospital. We are indebted to her service and will miss her greatly.
01/16/2021
Our Dr. Jones is not only a dentist but an orthodontis, as well. He specializes in craniofacial care, fabricating the NAM and palatial prosthesis for our amazing kids. We are lucky to be working with family-oriented care providers. We are even more lucky to be working with the amazing kids that we see and having the trust of their families.
Dr. Jones is active in his community and around the world, having served 6 medical/dental missions to Honduras and Mexico. During his leisure time, Dr. Jones enjoys spending time with his wife, three sons and daughter. Together, they enjoy boating, camping and hiking.
01/08/2021
We continue to grow our program! Pre and post pictures of a complex facial procedure called a Lefort III done at Timpanogos Regional Hospital. Thanks to this amazing young gal and her family for allowing us to share her progress!
12/17/2020
We love the amazing kids that we get to work with. We especially love and appreciate when they ask to take a picture with the team.
12/14/2020
If your child has a diagnosis of cleft lip and/or cleft palate or other congenital craniofacial difference and will be attending college the ACPA has open enrolment for college scholarships. The deadline for scholarship entry is February 1, 2021.
College Scholarships ACPA Family Services awards college scholarships annually to outstanding students born with cleft or craniofacial conditions. Applications for 2021 scholarships are open. The deadline to submit an application is February 1, 2021. Submit an application…
11/26/2020
Happy Thanksgiving! It’s been a challenging year. We thank you for your continued support!
Parents and families of our cleft and craniofacial foundation patients we could use your help if your procedures were done by Drs. Morales, Schmelzer or Morris. If you have photos of your child before surgery and something more current and are comfortable sharing them kindly send them our way! You can email them directly to Dr. Schmelzer’s email: [email protected]
Thanks so much!
06/17/2020
Happy Wednesday! May the rest of your week be filled with many smiles!
06/04/2020
Another cutie about 2 weeks post op cleft repair!