Dr. Richard J Elias DDS
Dentist | General Practice
535 Greenwood Ave Se Grand Rapids MI, 49506About
Dr. Richard Elias is a Dentist practicing in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Elias 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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