Dr. Cristina Hernandez DDS
Dentist | Dental Public Health
530 S MAIDEN LN JOPLIN MO, 64801About
Dr. Cristina Hernandez is a Dentist practicing in JOPLIN, MO. Dr. Hernandez 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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