Doctors in San Diego, California

[rmedeiros@qualcomm.com]

My son, 3 months old now, was born with bilateral cleft lip
and palate. We have a very good team of specialists in Sao
Paulo,Brazil, made of a Plastic Surgeon, an Orthodontist and a
Speech Therapist. Everything is going fine so far.



But we are moving to San Diego (CA) in March and we'd like to
find professionals specialized in cleft lip and palate there.



The most important person to find for the moment is a Dentist
that is specialized in using obturators. My son has been using a
hard cleft obturator appliance for 2 months with very good
results. Such appliance requires maintenance very often due to
facial growth, etc.



Can anyone provide me with names of professionals in the San
Diego/Los Angeles area? (Specially dentists)



Thanks in advance. I apologize if this is not the appropriate
forum for my message. Best regards, Roberto

[sally harren]

my daughter is now 4 and the cleft palate team at childrens
hospital san diego is great. you can call dr marilyn jones at
619-576-1700 or fax her at 619-495-8550 she is the director and
will hook you up. good luck Sally Harren rharren@msn.com

[Sonja Patti]

Who is your pediatrican? We have seen Dr. Jones. My son is 2
years 3 months and he will have an evaulation by the team in
September.