Dr. Richard J Mercurio DDS
Dentist | General Practice
9 Middletown Lincroft Rd Lincroft NJ, 07738About
Dr. Richard Mercurio is a Dentist practicing in Lincroft, NJ. Dr. Mercurio 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.
Education and Training
Georgetown University Dental School 1976
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