Joseph Dennis Dougherty DDS
Dentist | General Practice
201 S Market St Ottumwa IA, 52501About
Dr. Joseph Dougherty is a Dentist practicing in Ottumwa, IA. Dr. Dougherty 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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