Altoona dentist, Dentist in Altoona, PA

Dr. Donald J. Betar, Jr., graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1993. Prior to studying at Pitt Dental School, he graduated from Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania in 1989 with a bachelors degree in biology. He graduated from Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School in 1985.

Dr. Betar has been in private practice for over 15 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.

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, called the James W. Barner Community Dental Clinics.

In January 2009, 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 will enable Dr. Betar to provide dental services to those patients who require general sedation.

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.