Dr. William Charles Tompkins DDS
Dentist | General Practice
951 National Hwy Cumberland MD, 21502About
Dr. William Tompkins is a Dentist practicing in Cumberland, MD. Dr. Tompkins 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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- Member Maryland State Dental Association
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