George Elwood Shaffer DMD,FICD
Dentist | General Practice
306 Main St #202 Ketchikan AK, 99901About
Dr. George Shaffer is a Dentist practicing in Ketchikan, AK. Dr. Shaffer 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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