Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop (CCCW)
The CCCW is an evidence-based, multidisciplinary educational initiative founded by the Global Smile Foundation to strengthen cleft care capacity worldwide.
Through simulation-based training, expert-led case review, and integrated team discussions, CCCW equips providers with practical skills and collaborative frameworks to improve patient outcomes and build sustainable care models — an educational method formally described in peer-reviewed literature by Andari and Hamdan.
Building on seven successful editions since its founding in Beirut in 2018, the 8th International CCCW comes to Kuala Lumpur — bringing together 85+ international and regional leaders with 500+ attendees.
Why Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is one of Southeast Asia’s leading hubs for international medical education and healthcare innovation, home to renowned universities and hospitals and a natural gathering point for professionals across the Asia-Pacific region.
Its modern infrastructure, world-class convention facilities, and central position within ASEAN make it an ideal setting for global scientific exchange.
Anchored by iconic landmarks such as the Petronas Twin Towers and served by excellent international air connectivity, Kuala Lumpur offers a safe, accessible, and culturally rich environment — the perfect host city for advancing cleft care education on a global scale.
Workshop Co-Chairs
The 2027 Kuala Lumpur workshop is led by two distinguished experts dedicated to advancing global cleft care.
Usama Hamdan, MD, FICS
Founder — Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop
Otolaryngologist and Facial Plastic Surgeon with former university appointments at Harvard Medical School, Tufts, and Boston University.
Prof. Dr. Firdaus Hariri
Professor at the University of Malaya Medical Centre, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences. Subspecialty interests in pediatric craniofacial and reconstructive surgery, with over 60 academic publications.
In partnership with Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya
The Workshop Begins In
See you in Kuala Lumpur · October 12–15, 2027
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Simulation Labs & Workshops
19+ hands-on sessions across three categories, led by international experts in cleft & craniofacial care.
Meet the Faculty
World-class specialists across surgery, dental, speech, anesthesia, nursing, pediatrics, and psychosocial care.
A Glimpse from Past Events
The same spirit of collaboration and learning awaits in Kuala Lumpur.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about attending CCCW Kuala Lumpur 2027.
Register for CCCW Kuala Lumpur 2027
Join the global cleft care community for four days of world-class education, hands-on training, and meaningful connections in one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant cities.