Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery by Drs. Delsol and Wheeler

Fellows, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Diplomates, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Members, American Dental Association

Dr. Delsol and Dr. Wheeler have similar philosophies and ways of caring for our patients, and most patients are happy to see whichever of us is available when a problem arises. We each regard every patient in the practice as our own.

When you call to make an appointment, the receptionist will ask which doctor you would like to see. Whenever possible, your appointment will be scheduled with that doctor. If scheduling conflicts arise, the receptionist may give you the option of waiting for the doctor you prefer, or suggesting the other doctor.

So that you might become acquainted with the doctors, the following background information is provided.

Dr. Delsol received her undergraduate degree in Biology from UCLA and her D.D.S. degree from the UCLA School of Dentistry. She completed a four- year residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Long Beach VA Medical Center and University of California, Irvine Medical Center. Dr. Delsol also completed a rotation on the cleft lip and palate team at Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center.

Dr. Delsol has been active in private practice since 1987, including 5 years in San Clemente. From 1992-1995 she served as Chief of the Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery Section at the Long Beach VA Medical Center, and currently remains as a consultant. Dr. Delsol has served on the Board of Directors of the California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and is a past President of the Western Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. She is actively involved in national committees of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and in the local component of the American Dental Association.

Dr. Delsol is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and has lectured extensively to dentists and related health care professionals. She has a particular interest in surgical correction of jaw deformities and dental implants.

Dr. Wheeler received his undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Southern California in 1974 and his D.D.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1978. He then spent a year in a hospital dentistry program at U.C. San Francisco. In 1982, Dr. Wheeler completed a 3-year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Long Beach VA Medical Center and University of California, Irvine Medical Center.

Dr. Wheeler has been in private practice in the Saddleback Valley since 1983. He has been active on the volunteer teaching faculties of both U.C. Irvine Medical School and the Long Beach VA Medical Center. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Dr. Wheeler, along with enjoying dental surgery and implantology, has a special interest in the correction of sleep apnea. He has taken extensive continuing education in this field and has lectured on this topic to dentists and physicians on numerous occasions.