Dr. Bassem Alkatib DDS
Dentist | General Practice
32 SHAMAN IRVINE CA, 92618About
Dr. Bassem Alkatib is a Dentist practicing in IRVINE, CA. Dr. Alkatib 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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