Dr. Elliott Ludwell Shearer DDS
Dentist | General Practice
1900 Tate Springs Rd Suite 4 Lynchburg VA, 24501About
Dr. Elliott Shearer is a Dentist practicing in Lynchburg, VA. Dr. Shearer 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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