Dr. Shawn J. Summers D.D.S.
Dentist | Dental Public Health
6801 Coldwater Canyon Ave North Hollywood CA, 91605About
Dr. Shawn Summers is a Dentist practicing in North Hollywood, CA. Dr. Summers 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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