Dr. Godfrey T Hewitt DDS
Dentist | General Practice
6620 Crain Hwy #204 La Plata MD, 20646About
Dr. Godfrey Hewitt is a Dentist practicing in La Plata, MD. Dr. Hewitt 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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