Dr. Thomas Pointner DDS
Dentist | General Practice
860 Summit St Suite 153 Elgin IL, 60120About
Dr. Thomas Pointner is a Dentist practicing in Elgin, IL. Dr. Pointner 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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