Dr. Alan D Lucas D.M.D.
Dentist | General Practice
6657 U S Highway 98 Hattiesburg MS, 39402About
Dr. Alan Lucas is a Dentist practicing in Hattiesburg, MS. Dr. Lucas 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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