Douglas Don Peterson DDS
Dentist | General Practice
2411 10th Ave N Lake Worth FL, 33461About
Dr. Douglas Peterson is a Dentist practicing in Lake Worth, FL. Dr. Peterson 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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