For Children with Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, or Cleft Lip and Palate and Their Families

Organized by the Facial Reconstruction Centre of the Bókay Street Department of the Semmelweis University Department of Paediatrics and the Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Semmelweis University

12 December 2026 · Semmelweis University, Faculty of Dentistry · 47 Szentkirályi Street, Budapest

Purpose of the Program

The aim of the day is to provide children with cleft conditions and their parents with practical, targeted knowledge about specific oral care needs; to introduce them to key dental, orthodontic, ear, nose and throat (ENT), breastfeeding and feeding considerations; and to ensure that they leave with personalized advice and screening assessments.

Target Group

• Children with cleft lip, cleft palate, or cleft lip and palate, from infancy through adolescence
• Parents, caregivers, expectant mothers, and breastfeeding mothers
• Age groups: 0–3 years · 4–7 years · 8+ years

Participating Professionals

• Dentist
• Oral and maxillofacial surgeon
• Orthodontist
• ENT specialist
• Feeding specialist / lactation consultant

Daily Program

MAIN HALL

9:00–9:30  Registration and Opening

• Welcome and introduction to the aims and schedule of the day
• Assignment of children to age-specific activity stations

9:30–9:50  Professional Lecture I – Dentistry and Orthodontics

Presentation by an oral surgeon / dentist / orthodontist on the following topics:

• Anatomical characteristics of cleft conditions and their effects on dentition (abnormalities in tooth number, tooth position, and gingival development)
• Causes and prevention of the increased risk of dental caries and gingivitis
• Wound-care considerations following surgery (cleft lip, cleft palate, and alveolar cleft closure) that affect oral hygiene
• Disadvantages of pacifier use

10:00–10:20  Professional Lecture II – Ear, Nose and Throat

Presentation by an ENT specialist on the following topics:

• Increased risk of middle ear infections in children with cleft palate due to Eustachian tube dysfunction
• The need for regular hearing screening and its recommended frequency during infancy and preschool age
• Recognition and management of nasal breathing difficulties and paranasal sinus problems
• When grommet (ventilation tube) insertion is necessary and how it relates to speech development

10:30–10:50  Breastfeeding and Feeding Counselling

Joint session by a breastfeeding specialist / lactation consultant and a dietitian for parents of infants and expectant parents:

• Special breastfeeding techniques and positions in cases of cleft palate or cleft lip and palate
• Presentation and hands-on trial of cleft-specific bottles and feeding devices (e.g. Haberman-, NUK-, and Pigeon-type bottles)
• Signs of effective sucking/feeding and ways to reduce air swallowing and regurgitation
• When and how a lactation consultant can be involved during the pre- and postoperative periods

9:00–12:00  Parallel Children’s Activities (by Age Group)

ATRIUM

• 0–3 years: practical demonstration for parents on the use of a finger toothbrush, cleaning the area around the cleft, and individual feeding consultation

ATRIUM

• 4–7 years (preschool age): playful toothbrushing education, demonstration with storybook characters, and trying out a “cleft-friendly” toothbrush

ATRIUM

• 8–12 years / 13+ years: interactive demonstration for children and adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment

MAIN HALL – after the lectures

• Nutritional counselling: reducing sugar intake and placing greater emphasis on regular check-ups and oral care during orthodontic treatment

Throughout the Entire Program – EXAMINATION ROOM, 5th Floor

Continuous examinations at six dental chairs operating side by side.

Individual Screening Examinations and Consultations

• Dental status assessment
• Orthodontic consultation, with appointment scheduling if necessary
• Hearing screening and individual ENT examination

12:30  Closing and Gift Packages

• Special oral care package
• Feeding guide
• Daily routine reminder card
• Scheduling of the next follow-up appointment (orthodontics, ENT, lactation counselling, and annual oral-surgery follow-ups)

To register, please click the link below!

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Our mission is to improve the lives of children affected by craniofacial developmental disorders. We are currently working toward acquiring an advanced surgical navigation system that will make operations more precise and effective, helping to shape the future of these children.

Our goal is to bring together Hungary’s medical and dental community, sailing enthusiasts, and supporters of this important cause to take another step forward in improving children’s healthcare and rehabilitation.

Applications are open for teams with or without their own boats, as well as for individual participants.

Registration fees

• Team registration: 640,000 HUF
• Team registration with own boat: 560,000 HUF
• Individual registration: 80,000 HUF

Registration and details

Visit the MedSail Regatta page.

Contact

Luda Szilvia
szilvia.luda@gmail.com
+36 30 644 8848

On November 19, 2024, we celebrated the first anniversary of the InterCleft Foundation. The occasion also coincided with the 50th birthday of our curator, Krisztián Nagy.

The private event welcomed many friends, supporters, and familiar faces who joined us for this special evening.

We spent a wonderful and memorable night together in the magnificent ceremonial hall of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME).

There was music, dancing, delicious food, and joyful celebration throughout the evening. We were truly amazed by the generosity and support we received — so many people contributed to making this event elegant and unforgettable.

First and foremost, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to Andrea Rácz and R&G SmartEvent for taking on the complete organization of the event.

The beautiful decoration was provided by Lounge by Coco and Fleur&Ballon, while the professional sound and lighting were made possible through the expert work of Show4You. We would like to thank all of them once again for their invaluable support.

The evening was hosted by Panni Epres and Gábor Csőre, whose warm and engaging personalities created a welcoming atmosphere and ensured that everyone enjoyed a cheerful and unforgettable celebration.

Füredi Niki and Dénes Kocsis captivated the audience with a selection of musical performances.

Balázs Schwarcz and the students of the Hubay Jenő Music School amazed guests with film music performances accompanied by a spectacular show.

BK Productions enchanted the audience with their stunning dance performance.

Special thanks also go to Balázs Kókai, who not only performed beautifully on the saxophone but also prepared an energetic live band for the evening.

The incredible custom-made cakes were generously provided by Kriszti Balász.

Finally, we would like to thank all of our supporters and partners who helped make this celebration possible.

4th October – World Smile Day

On 4th October we had a beatiful evening together with SmileHouse Foundation. We celebrated World Smile Day with a nice wine tasting at the Cantina Montevibiano. It was a wonderful experience in a pleasant village with nice and charming people.

This event was the first charity dinner of a yearly fundraising series.

We would like to thank Società Agricola Monte Vibiano S.r.l. and the team of Cantina Month their support.

https://montevibiano.it/en/

Thanks also to the support of Susan Szatmary, who offered the perfect bag to make our evening even more elegant and splendid. She supported our event with a generous gift, a beautiful designer bag.
It was a great pleasure for one of our participants.
This is from the same series, which is the choice of the Swedish queen.

See more: https://www.susanszatmary.com

Orthognathic surgery – workflow and state-of-the-art surgical planning

1. Surgical techniques: maxillary osteotomies
   1. Le Fort I osteotomy
   2. Segment osteotomies
   3. Le Fort II osteotomy
2. Mandibular osteotomies
   1. Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy
   2. Vertical ramus osteotomy
3. Genioplasty (chin-wing, chin-shield, Myron-Tucker)
4. Malar osteotomy

Cadaver dissection:

• each participant gets one cadaver head, in order to be able to perform all type of osteotomies
• necessary appropriate instrumentation is available
• osteosynthesis material is available
• skilled tutors are present to ensure hands-on support for the participants

Schedule:

7th November:

8:30 Introduction

9:00 LeFort I presentation

9:15 LeFort I osteotomy – surgery performed by faculty

10:00 LeFort I osteotomy – cadaver session

11:00 Coffee break

11:15 Segment osteotomies presentation

11:30 Segment osteotomies – surgery performed by faculty

12:00 Segment osteotomies – cadaver session

13:00 Sandwich lunch

13:30 LeFort II presentation

13:45 LeFort II osteotomy – – surgery performed by faculty

14:30 LeFort II osteotomy – cadaver session

15:30 Discussion

16:00 End of the first day

19:00 Dinner

8th November

9:00 Mandibular osteotomies presentation

9:15 BSSO+vertical ramus osteotomy – surgery performed by faculty

10:00 BSSO+vertical ramus osteotomy – cadaver session

12:00 Sandwich lunch

13:00 Genioplasty presentation

13:15 Genioplasty – surgery performed by faculty

13:45 Genioplasty – cadaver session

14:30 Malar osteotomy – presentation

14:45 Malar osteotomy – surgery performed by faculty

15:15 Malar osteotomy – cadaver session

16:30 End of the first day

We had participants from Turkey, Romania, Kosovo, Belgium, England

Great setting

Thanks for our sponsors for the highest quality materials:

Titamed and Lotte Defrancq

W&H

Thanks for our team:

Dr. Péter Annus

Dr. Zsófia Farkas

Dr. Márk Huszák

Dr. Bence Mészáros

Dr Tamás Würsching

Thanks for the support of the Semmelweis University Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology