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Comprehensive team care for children and adults with cleft lip and palate & craniofacial conditions.

08/22/2025

🌟 Public Service Announcement 🌟

Did you hear? Navigating cleft and craniofacial orthodontics can be complex, and too many parents are left figuring it out on their own.

Not at the UMN Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic! We know how vital orthodontic support is from the very start of your child’s journey. You can count on us! We have an excellent team of orthodontics and a great network.

Our dedicated specialists understand your child’s unique needs and work tirelessly to ensure access to the care they deserve. We proudly accept state insurance and bill both medical and dental insurances.

In Minnesota, medical insurance is required to cover braces related to cleft and craniofacial conditions. However, billing medical insurance for orthodontics is labor and time intensive- not many do it (understandably).

When choosing an orthodontist, make sure they can handle medical insurance billing and accept state insurance.

Ready for comprehensive care?
We’re here for you! 🩵 Don’t go it alone!

Are you an orthodontist that wants to help? Reach out anytime for ways to get involved. 😊

08/14/2025

Hello from Bolivia, where Dr. Daniel is working with this week to transform lives! 👋🇧🇴✨

The team is doing incredible work! From training dedicated surgeons and anesthesiologists to collaborating with legends like Dr. Armando Siu, who’s been on this journey since the ‘90s, we’re united in our mission to make a difference. ❤️

With locals, visitors, nurses, scrub techs, and doctors coming together, we have one purpose: to provide cleft surgeries that transform lives. 🙌🙌

Stay tuned for more amazing updates! 🌈

08/05/2025

🌍✈️ And she’s off! But off to where?!! Put your guess in the comments! Dr. Daniel is packing her bags for another adventure with Operation Smile to train more amazing surgeons in cleft surgery this week. 👏

📸 Last time, she was in the Dominican Republic, where over 40 surgeries were completed! But even more importantly, local surgeons like Dr. Christine were trained, paving the way for a brighter global future in cleft and craniofacial care ! 🙌🩵

So, where do you think Dr. Daniel’s next stop will be? Drop your guesses below! Let’s see who can guess right! 👇🏽👇🏾👇🏿

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07/31/2025

🌟 July is Cleft Awareness Month & Sully’s Birthday Month! 🩵

From his Mama— hoping to help other mamas…

“As we celebrate, I am filled with so many emotions reflecting on this past year. It’s been a whirlwind of heartbreaking and beautiful moments that have made me both cry and feel grateful…….

My intuition was loud.
And I’m so, so thankful I listened. 🩵Because now….”

Swipe through the photos to read the rest of her powerful words and how she learned to trust her intuition!

Her advice to parents? “Trust yourselves, speak up, walk away when something feels wrong, and find your tribe. The right team is out there!”

Your love and strength for Sully is beautiful! We agree- he is brave, perfectly strong, and wildly loved. 🩵🩵🩵

It is an honor to care for and support Sully and his parents on this journey- one step at a time. While we cannot undo the start of their journey, we can make sure they have healing support. We will always continue to advocate, educate, and empower families, healthcare providers, and communities to ensure they are truly cared for!

You can help too! Please help connect families with our team and our supportive community at the University of Minnesota in Moos Tower.

Self-referrals are accepted. Call or email to schedule a consult with Dr. Renie Daniel and the team. Info in bio.

07/28/2025

Just a message from the heart from all of us at the UMN Cleft and Craniofacial Team— to all our cleft and craniofacial heroes and their families….
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07/25/2025

Exciting news for parents! You now have more options for your child’s care! 🌟

Have a newborn with a cleft lip?
Meet with Dr. Mackensie, Dr. Renie and our feeding team to explore personalized treatment plans. Treatment is not one size fits all. 🩵

We’re proud to offer pre-surgical orthopedic molding options, including Nasoalveolar Molding (NAM), and now we’re introducing PLANA! More options!! Dr. Mackensie is amazing! 🙌🌈

Want to find out if these options are right for your baby and family? Schedule a consultation today! 📞👶 📧

Know someone, share it! 🩵

07/23/2025

🌟 Huge shoutout to UMN Men’s Hockey and Goldy for bringing joy to our kiddos and families at the UMN Cleft Craniofacial Clinic! 🏒🙌

Your support made our cleft and cranio heroes beam with happiness! Their smiles were priceless! 😊❤️

Thank you for helping us celebrate during National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month! Let’s keep spreading awareness and making the cleft and craniofacial journey easier!! 🙌🙌🙌 Go Gophers!!! 🤗

P.S. Thank you to Director, Dr. Renie Daniel for organizing!

07/19/2025

Psst... have you heard the exciting news from Moos? 📣📰👂 Players from our favorite Men’s Hockey Team are visiting the kids and families at the UMN Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic this week to celebrate National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month! Yay! 🙌🏒

And it’s not too late for families to register! Just message or comment below!

Go gophers!! 📣

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07/18/2025

YOU are invited to a special event for Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness month We have a little something a special planned! 🥳💜

You are invited! Next week…

Players from the UMN Gopher Hockey team will be coming to meet kids, adults and families affected by cleft and craniofacial conditions! There will be pizza and plenty of time to meet the team!

Click the link for details and to RSVP!

https://forms.gle/oBEZgRzrP5XnCbiD6

07/17/2025

Navigating cleft and craniofacial orthodontics can be challenging, but you’re not alone! 🥳✨ Our incredible team at the University of Minnesota in Moos Tower is here for you every step of the way! We have a great group of talented orthodontists on the team!

In today’s Q&A series, Dr. Petra Bachour—a board-certified orthodontist and UMN faculty member—answers common questions.

Thank you, Dr. Petra, for sharing your expertise! 🙌🩵

If you find this helpful, double tap!

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07/16/2025

✨ Meet the newest and youngest “faculty member” of our team, Dr. Bjorn! 🙌 Just kidding! 😂

He joined us at clinic today with his amazing mama, Dr. Mackensie McBeain, our pediatric dentist and NAM/taping specialist extraordinaire on the UMN Cleft and Craniofacial Team in Moos Tower. 😍

Thanks for visiting us today, Bjorn! Keep smiling and don’t ever let that adorable giggle go quiet! 💙💙💙

Address

515 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN
55455

Telephone

+16126255945

Website

https://dentalclinics.umn.edu/specialty/cleft-craniofacial

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