Dr. James W. Samford D.M.D.
Dentist | General Practice
254 Inverness Center Drive Suite 100 Birmingham AL, 35242About
Dr. James Samford is a Dentist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Samford 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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