Dr. Alan Chen DMD
Dentist | General Practice
2800 College Ave Alton IL, 62002About
Dr. Alan Chen is a Dentist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Chen specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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