Dr. Thomas L Shields DDS
Dentist | General Practice
2333 N Triphammer Rd Suite 303 Ithaca NY, 14850About
Dr. Thomas Shields is a Dentist practicing in Ithaca, NY. Dr. Shields 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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