Michael Robert Hess DDS
Dentist | General Practice
530 FARRAGUT AVE # B GREAT LAKES IL, 60088About
Dr. Michael Hess is a Dentist practicing in GREAT LAKES, IL. Dr. Hess 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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