Dr. Steven Bruce Alten D.D.S.
Dentist
2529 South Fifth Street Philadelphia PA, 19148About
Dr. Steven Alten is a Dentist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Alten 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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