Aim: The purpose of this survey was to assess the quality of life of patients with cleft lips and palates in relation to their dental health. Materials and methods: Between January 2022 and December 2022, 50 people between the age of eight and 15 years who had treatment for cleft lip and/or palate were part of a study. A questionnaire was administered to the subjects, including questions pertaining to their general well-being and dental hygiene. The information was gathered and subjected to statistical analysis through appropriate software, with the outcomes presented in the form of descriptive statistics. Result:The results of the research showed that those with cleft lip and palate had a significant negative effect on their oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). The patients reported having trouble speaking, eating, and smiling, which caused them to feel self-conscious and isolated from other people. Conclusion: The study's findings show that those born with cleft lip and/or palate have far greater challenges in achieving and maintaining optimal oral health and a satisfying quality of life, which has repercussions for their overall health and happiness. The study's results may provide successful strategies for enhancing patients' OHRQoL who have had treatment for cleft lip and/or palate.

BACKGROUND In developing countries, a high proportion of patients with precancer and oral cancer lesions are from lower socioeconomic classes. Currently, additional emphasis has been directed towards combined influence of demographic factors, level of education and status of oral hygiene on oral precancer and cancer lesions. Objective-To conduct a survey of patients with oral lesions with special reference to lifestyle, demography, education and socioeconomic position on the oral mucosal alterations among 2000 tobacco consuming patients attending the Dental Outpatient Department (OPD) at Gajara Raja Medical College, Gwalior from 1 st July 2014 till 31 st of Dec 2015 in a prospective cross-sectional survey.