Dr. Brian A Hicks DDS
Dentist | General Practice
125 E Lake Cook Rd Suite 205 Buffalo Grove IL, 60089About
Dr. Brian Hicks is a Dentist practicing in Buffalo Grove, IL. Dr. Hicks 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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