Dr. Malcolm Edward Thornton D.M.D.
Dentist | General Practice
Fort Polk Dentac 1585 3rd Street, Ste Fort Polk LA, 71459About
Dr. Malcolm Thornton is a Dentist practicing in Fort Polk, LA. Dr. Thornton 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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