3.5
11 Ratings with 5 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Donald J. Betar, Jr., graduated from Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School in 1985 and from Juniata College in 1989, with a Bachelors Degree in Biology. In 1993, he received his Doctorate Degree in Dental Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine.
He is a member of ADA(American Dental Association), PDA(Pennsylvania Dental Association), AGD(Academy of General Dentistry) and affiliate member of AAPD(American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry).
He is certified in Basic Life Support(BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support(ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support(PALS).
Dr. Betar has been in private practice for over 17 years.
In December of 2006, he moved his practice into a new state-of-the-art facility. This 2500 square foot building is one of the premier dental offices located in central Pennsylvania. It is equipped with the most modern, technologically advanced dental equipment available.
In December of 2010, Betar Dental continued its commitment to providing …the most advanced equipment available by purchasing a Va-Tech PaX-Duo3DÂ Conebeam Digital Radiograph machine. Â This equipment provides Dr. Betar with 3-Dimensional imaging for the most precise and safe placement of dental implants. Since 2005, Dr. Betar has placed and restore over 500 dental implants successfully.
  In January 2011, Betar Dental has acquired the services of a Board-Certified Dental Anesthesiologist to provide I.V. general anesthesia to those patients who are fearful of dental procedures or those who require extensive dental therapy.  These services are perfomed at the office of Betar Dental & Associates.
He serves on the Board of Directors for the Altoona Regional Partnership for a Healthy Community. This Board provides medical and dental services to the underprivileged throughout Blair county.
Dr. Betar is the Dental Director of both the adult and children's dental clinics operated by the Altoona Regional Health System Partnership for a Healthy Community. Â
In December 2008, Dr. Betar was appointed to the Altoona Regional Health System Medical Staff in the Department of Specialized Surgery, Clinical Service of Dentistry (Oral Surgery/General Dentistry). This appointment enables Dr. Betar to provide dental services to children, adults and special needs patients, who require general anesthesia at the Altoona Regional Health System Outpatient Surgery Center.
Dr. Betar is an adjunct instructor in dental public health and information management at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He teaches Pitt dental students through the S. C. O. P. E. Program at the children's dental clinic in Altoona.
Dr. Betar's hobbies include ice hockey and fly fishing. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters.
Read More Read less He is a member of ADA(American Dental Association), PDA(Pennsylvania Dental Association), AGD(Academy of General Dentistry) and affiliate member of AAPD(American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry).
He is certified in Basic Life Support(BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support(ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support(PALS).
Dr. Betar has been in private practice for over 17 years.
In December of 2006, he moved his practice into a new state-of-the-art facility. This 2500 square foot building is one of the premier dental offices located in central Pennsylvania. It is equipped with the most modern, technologically advanced dental equipment available.
In December of 2010, Betar Dental continued its commitment to providing …the most advanced equipment available by purchasing a Va-Tech PaX-Duo3DÂ Conebeam Digital Radiograph machine. Â This equipment provides Dr. Betar with 3-Dimensional imaging for the most precise and safe placement of dental implants. Since 2005, Dr. Betar has placed and restore over 500 dental implants successfully.
  In January 2011, Betar Dental has acquired the services of a Board-Certified Dental Anesthesiologist to provide I.V. general anesthesia to those patients who are fearful of dental procedures or those who require extensive dental therapy.  These services are perfomed at the office of Betar Dental & Associates.
He serves on the Board of Directors for the Altoona Regional Partnership for a Healthy Community. This Board provides medical and dental services to the underprivileged throughout Blair county.
Dr. Betar is the Dental Director of both the adult and children's dental clinics operated by the Altoona Regional Health System Partnership for a Healthy Community. Â
In December 2008, Dr. Betar was appointed to the Altoona Regional Health System Medical Staff in the Department of Specialized Surgery, Clinical Service of Dentistry (Oral Surgery/General Dentistry). This appointment enables Dr. Betar to provide dental services to children, adults and special needs patients, who require general anesthesia at the Altoona Regional Health System Outpatient Surgery Center.
Dr. Betar is an adjunct instructor in dental public health and information management at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He teaches Pitt dental students through the S. C. O. P. E. Program at the children's dental clinic in Altoona.
Dr. Betar's hobbies include ice hockey and fly fishing. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters.
Quick Facts
- 13 insurance plans accepted
- 5 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 12 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Betar Dental
2217 7th AveAltoona, PA 16602 Tel: (814) 942-9111
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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