Cleft and Craniofacial Research Centre

Overview

“Transforming Faces, Restoring Lives through Science and Care.”

The Cleft and Craniofacial Research Centre at Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital is a dedicated centre for advancing research, clinical care, and education in cleft lip and palate and craniofacial anomalies. The centre integrates multidisciplinary clinical expertise with world-class research to develop evidence-based treatment protocols and improve patient outcomes across India

The centre conducts large multicentric clinical trials, translational research, and public health initiatives aimed at reducing the burden of cleft care. Through international collaborations and national clinical networks, the centre contributes significantly to improving cleft care standards and developing national care pathways. The vision of the centre is to deliver excellent cleft services, research, and education to ensure world-class clinical outcomes for patients with craniofacial anomalies.

VISION

Toestablish the Cleft and Craniofacial Research Centre as a globally recognized centre of excellence dedicated to advancing research, education, and comprehensive clinical care for individuals with cleft lip, palate, and other craniofacial anomalies. The centre strives to generate high-quality scientific evidence through multidisciplinary research and multicentric clinical trials, translating these findings into improved clinical protocols and treatment pathways

Through strong national and international collaborations, the centre aims to lead innovations in cleft and craniofacial care, develop standardized guidelines for treatment, and contribute to global knowledge in orthodontics and craniofacial sciences. Ultimately, the vision is to improve patient outcomes, reduce the burden of care for families, and ensure equitable access to high-quality cleft care for communities in India and around the world

MISSION

To conduct high-quality clinical and translational research that advances evidence based management of cleft lip, palate, and craniofacial anomalies.
To develop standardized treatment protocols and care pathways that reduce the burden of treatment for patients and families.
To foster national and international collaborations for multicentric research and knowledge exchange.
To train clinicians, researchers, and students in advanced cleft and craniofacial care through education, workshops, and research programs.
Top romote public awareness and improve access to comprehensive cleft care through community engagement and outreach initiatives

Future Vision (2026–2031)

Shaping the Future of Cleft & Craniofacial Research in India Over the next five years, our centre is committed to advancing clinical excellence, global collaboration, and equitable healthcare delivery in cleft and craniofacial orthodontics.

Strategic Goals

1. Establish a Clinical Trials Unit

Develop a dedicated Clinical Trials Unit for dental and craniofacial research
Enable high-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
Strengthen infrastructure for multicentric and translational research

2. Develop International Cleft Care Guidelines

Collaborate with global organizations such as the World Health Organization
Contribute to evidence-based international cleft care protocols
Position the centre as a global leader in cleft research and policy

3. Expand National Research Networks

Build multicentric research collaborations across India
Integrate academic institutions, hospitals, and research bodies
Promote data sharing, innovation, and large-scale clinical
studies

4. Ensure Accessible & Standardized Cleft Care

Deliver equitable cleft care across urban and rural populations
Implement standardized treatment pathways nationwide
Improve patient outcomes through evidence-based, affordable care model