Dr. Jeffery Allen Higgins D.D.S., LLC
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611 Oak St Lathrop MO, 64465About
Dr. Jeffery Higgins is a Dentist practicing in Lathrop, MO. Dr. Higgins 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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