Carl Richard Altenhof DDS
Dentist | General Practice
3465 Airport Road Portage IN, 46368About
Dr. Carl Altenhof is a Dentist practicing in Portage, IN. Dr. Altenhof 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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