Best Practice Resources
We have a complete library of Best Practice Guides to support partners as they provide top-quality, safe cleft surgery and comprehensive care.
All Best Practice Resources
Safety and Quality Protocol
Standards for ensuring safe, high-quality cleft surgery. Select your language below to view the PDF file:
| English | Español | Français |
| Bahasa Indonesia | Português | Русский |
| اُردُو | Tiếng Việt | 中文 |
Surgical Safety Checklist for Cleft Lip and Palate
This important resource should be used to ensure safe cleft surgery. Select your language below to view the PDF file:
| English | Español | Français |
| Bahasa Indonesia | Português | Русский |
| اُردُو | Tiếng Việt | 中文 |
Information for Parents During Cleft Surgery Repair
Essential information for caregivers about what will happen when their child undergoes cleft surgery. Watch the video to learn more of select your language below to view the PDF file:
| English | Kreyòl | Bahasa Indonesia |
| پښتو | Português | Tagalog |
| اُردُو | Tiếng Việt |
Post-Operative Care Discharge Checklist
This important resource ensures patients leave the hospital with essential discharge instructions.
| English |
Patient Recruitment Templates
Resources to identify and refer children and adults in need of cleft services. Download in English and contact partner@smiletrain.org for additional language templates.
| English |
Patient Awareness Flyer
Awareness flyers educate communities about cleft lip and palate and Smile Train supported treatment options. Download in English and contact partner@smiletrain.org for additional language templates.
| English |
Health Brochure
Comprehensive overview of cleft lip and palate, from diagnosis to final stages of treatment. Download PDF in English.
| English |
Comprehensive Care Timeline
Comprehensive overview of cleft lip and palate, from diagnosis to final stages of treatment.
| 中文 | English | Español |
| Français | Tiếng Việt |
Feeding Brochure and Video
Demonstrates effective techniques for breastfeeding a baby with a cleft and introduces safe practices for bottle, spoon, and/or cup feeding.
Speech Services
A variety of videos are made through a partnership with Teachers College, Columbia University on cleft palate speech sounds and effective therapy techniques.