How prevalent are craniofacial abnormalities?
. One out of every 500 newborns today has a craniofacial and clefting deformity. In the U.S. alone, over 12,000 newborns each year will need the specialized care of a craniofacial team. And in addition to those children born with craniofacial abnormalities, many children and adults suffer craniofacial abnormalities due to injury.