Dr. John Edward Purpura DDS
Dentist | General Practice
8684 15th Ave Brooklyn NY, 11228About
Dr. John Purpura is a Dentist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Purpura 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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