Mrs. Macarena Planken DDS
Dentist | General Practice
3401 Merrick Rd Wantagh NY, 11793About
Dr. Macarena Planken is a Dentist practicing in Wantagh, NY. Dr. Planken 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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Universidad Del Salvador 1998
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