Dr. Edward L. Lechtenberg DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
2353 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge MA, 02140About
Dr. Edward Lechtenberg received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1968. He was a dental officer in the United States Air Force from 1968-1970. Until ...
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