Dr. James Arthur Hourigan D.D.S.
Dentist | General Practice
6000 University Ave Suite 430 West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. James Hourigan is a Dentist practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Hourigan 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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