Richard Paul Shoemaker D.M.D.
Dentist | General Practice
506 N Shipp St Hobbs NM, 88240About
Dr. Richard Shoemaker is a Dentist practicing in Hobbs, NM. Dr. Shoemaker 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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