
Dr. James K Thornton DMD
Dentist
1267 38th Ave N Unit 219 Space 219 Myrtle Beach SC, 29577About
Dr. James Thornton is a Dentist practicing in Myrtle Beach, SC. Dr. Thornton 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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- Mark J Mccoy DMD201 Ronnie Ct Myrtle Beach SC 29579
- Dr. William E Altman DDS811 Fifth Avenue North Myrtle Beach SC 29575
- William J Maxwell DDS9654 N Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach SC 29572
- Dr. Michael Dean Cox DDS3359 Highway 9 E Little River SC 29566
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