Betar Dental in the Community

Betar Dental attended the Back To School Carnival at Evergreen Manors. We are so happy to help in our community. 🦷

Our hygienist Nandi attended the 1-2-3 Play With Me Group at the Altoona Public Library as a community resource professional!🦷

Betar Dental attended the Healthy Kids Day at the Hollidaysburg YMCA. We are so happy to be apart of the healthy kids movement. We also would like to thank Crest/Oral B for their support of our community. 🦷

Betar Dental is a proud sponsor and participant in the Blair County Out of the Darkness walk. This walk raises awareness and funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. If you or someone you know may be in need of resources, please visit https://afsp.org/get-help. Mental health and preventing suicide need to continue to be a top priority for our communities. Please help support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Betar Dental wants to welcome ArtsAltoona to the neighborhood! Last night was their New Kids on the Block pARTy. What a wonderful event! Great food and the entertainment was top-notch, all the while social distancing and wearing masks. We are blessed to have this organization which is offering programs, activities and events to build our community around shared experiences.

We are pleased to be partnering with the Local Interagency Coordinating Council at the Family Resource Center at the UnitedWay of Blair County. Visitors had the opportunity to receive free vision screenings, hearing tests and oral hygiene instructions.

Betar Dental cares for kids! Red Nose Day 2019

Our office donated toothbrushes and toothpaste to the fourth grade students at C.W. Longer Elementary for the new initiative. The new initiative is to remind children to brush their teeth.

Betar Dental made a donation of oral hygiene supplies to the R. K. Agarwal M.D. & Family Teen Center and Shelter. So blessed to have this resource in our community. Thanks for making a difference!

In honor of National Children's Dental Health Month in February, Betar Dental celebrated with an artists' wall and visited local preschools. Don't forget to brush, floss, and see your dentist!

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-2:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Meet the Staff

Dr. Donald J. BetarJr. DMD, MAGD

Doctor

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.

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Kayla Updike EFDA

Office Manager/Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Kayla received her diploma in Dental Assisting from the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center in May 2015 and has since received her license in Expanded Function Dental Assisting.

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Rachael Emenhiser

Surgical Coordinator

Rachael is a 2006 graduate of Tyrone Area High School. She joined Betar Dental in April 2017, where she utilizes her administrative skills in our front office as the Surgical Coordinator.

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Dana Campagna

Account Receivable Clerk

Dana is a 1990 graduate of Altoona Area High School and a 1995 graduate of the School of Commerce. She has 18 years of experience as a medical secretary. Dana joined our Betar Dental team in August 2021. She utilizes her extensive medical experience to ensure all of our patients' accounts are accurate and up to date. Dana lives in Altoona and enjoys spending time with her family.
Nandi Meade RDH

Dental Hygienist

Nandi is a 2017 graduate from West Virginia University where she received a B.S. in dental hygiene. She joined our team in August 2017. Nandi loves to educate her patients about the importance of their oral health.

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Derek Delozier RDH

Dental Hygienist

Derek is a 2019 graduate from Allegany College of Maryland. He joined our team in May 2020. Derek will provide a comfortable experience with his calm demeanor.

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Kasandra Vazquez DA

Dental Assistant

Kasandra received her diploma in Dental Assisting from the University of Puerto Rico Medical Science Campus in May 2010. She has been with Betar..

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Sydney Perino

Dental Assistant

Sydney is a 2023 graduate of the Dental Assisting program at the GACTC. After her great experience at our office during her Co-Op, she decided to continue her dental journey full time. Sydney joined our team in June of 2022 and she brings a delightful smile to work every day. She is CPR certified. Sydney lives in Altoona and enjoys hockey, racing and spending time with her family and friends.

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