Dr. Andrew Lee Higgins DDS
Dentist
1647 Admiral Taussig Boulevard Norfolk VA, 23511About
Dr. Andrew Higgins is a Dentist practicing in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Higgins 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.
Education and Training
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry D.D.S. 2008
Randolph-Macon College B.S., Chemistry 2004
United States Navy Advanced Education In General Dentistry 2009
Provider Details
Treatments
- General Dentistry
- Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments
- Dental Bonding
- Teeth Whitening
- Veneers
- Restorative Dental Treatments
- Dental Crowns
- Root Canal Therapy
- Dental Bridges
- Dental Implant Structure
- Dental Implant Restorations
- Invisalign Orthodontic Treatment
- Digital Imaging
- Digital Impressions
- Treatment Technology
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Dental Association
- Professional Member Academy of General Dentistry
- Professional Member California Dental Association
- Professional Member Orange County Dental Association
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