Dr. Phelan Rico Thomas DDS
Dentist
4100 University Ave Suite 105 West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Phelan Thomas is a Dentist practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Thomas 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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