Dr. Dexter L Summerlin DDS
Dentist | General Practice
2578 Gresham Rd Se Atlanta GA, 30316About
Dr. Dexter Summerlin is a Dentist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Summerlin 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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