Dental obturators – what are they and what do they do?

Dental obturators – what are they and what do they do?

  When we think of dental care, we tend to focus on teeth, and the things that can go wrong with them – from cavities, to teeth that emerge twisted or out of place. While most of us know about dental bridges, crowns and braces to straighten teeth, obturators are...
Endurance athletes raise more than R1m for Operation Smile

Endurance athletes raise more than R1m for Operation Smile

  Dan Meyer’s bicycle was playing up, and steadily getting worse. If he’d been at home in Cape Town, it wouldn’t have been a problem. But he was alone in a deserted area of the US with 50km and a mountain range between him and the nearest repair shop. “The...
Breastfeeding challenges for moms of babies born with cleft

Breastfeeding challenges for moms of babies born with cleft

  Breast milk is universally regarded as the ideal source of nutrition for infants. It is rich in essential nutrients that promote healthy growth and development, as well as natural antibodies that protect newborns from disease. Breastfed babies have a lower risk...
A father’s struggle to get help for his son

A father’s struggle to get help for his son

  Even though there is a history of cleft palate in their family, when little Seipati was born, his parents didn’t realise he was affected. During her pregnancy, his mother went for routine ultrasound scans. But they failed to pick up the condition. After...