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Dr. Donald Betar, DMD

Dr. Donald Betar, DMD

Dentistry

Dr. Donald Betar, DMD is a dentistry practitioner in Altoona, PA. He is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

2217 7th Ave Altoona, PA 16602
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Dr. Betar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Betar

3.7
27 ratings, 16 with a written review
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3 star
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Great with kids
A friend recommended I take my children to Betar Dental. The entire dental team was lovely. They were so warm, patient, and professional with my very nervous kids. The hygienists were so sweet with my kids showing them how everything works. Dr. Betar was very kind and I knew my family was receiving great care. I recommend this office to anyone in the area with children.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 28, 2023
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Highly recommend!
I recently went to the Betar Dental office in Altoona and it was a great experience. Everyone was friendly. Dr. Betar knows his stuff and made the visit as quick and painless as possible. I highly recommend this location.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 28, 2023
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Excellent dental care
I have been seeing Dr Betar for my dental care for more than 20 years. I have always felt well cared for. Excellent dentist for children and adults alike.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 28, 2023
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Talented Dentist
Overall I had an excellent experience with Dr. Betar and his office. They performed many procedures over two years that cost thousands of dollars. Dr. Betar is a very talented dentist who appears well-versed in his field. Overall very competent. His staff is well trained and executes their duties professionally. Unfortunately, my wife's experience in this office differed significantly from mine. Her overall experience with the staff was not as good as mine. She did not appreciate Dr. Betar's unwillingness to discuss treatment options. This all led to them dismissing her as a patient. The dismissal was because she did not accept his treatment plan. This was very frustrating because he never took the time to discuss treatment plans or offer options. He failed to explain what and why. Because they dismissed my wife, they also dismissed me. They told me their policy states that if one family member is dismissed, the whole family gets let go. I found this to be very disappointing. I had
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Zamhick – Oct 05, 2022
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Horrible experience. Went to three appointments for my children and couldn’t do it anymore. This dentist (and I am particularly speaking on dr Betar- not the other staff) is the worst I’ve ever been to and specifically uncaring and not patient with children. He takes state insurance for children and many other local dentists do not so he gets a lot of business by default. He is pushy with what he wants to happen in what time frame and appears to care very little about adjusting anything to fit that specific child. The woman dentist and the dental techs were all very nice, helpful, patient, & kind. I can not get over the way dr Betar treats people.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Jul 25, 2021
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Dr. Betar & his staff are amazing! I always have a pleasant experience when I go there.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 20, 2019
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Wonderful experience! Would definitely go again. Dr. Betar and staff are very professional and friendly.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 07, 2019
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In the past, my kids had always been scared of the dentist. However, Dr. Betar created a warm and inviting environment that made the experience less terrifying for my kids. The staff was so friendly and sweet. Dr. Betar was so kind with my kids and they felt at ease with him. I am so grateful to Dr. Betar and I will continue to take my kids to Betar Dental. I highly recommend Dr. Betar if you want a wonderful family dentist that truly cares about you!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 07, 2019
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Wonderful office! Clean, modern facility that cares about patient care. Highly recommended
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 17, 2019
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I have a beautiful smile at 70 and I can thank Dr. Betar and his staff for all the work they have done for me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2019
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Very patient and caring Doctor with an amazing staff. Offices are brand new, state-of-the-art and clean. Highly recommendable! Great with our young children!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2019
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How are these reviews saying they have been going to Dr. Betar possibly true when it says in his summary he had only been practicing for 3yrs?! He didnt even graduate from school until 1993. This is the worst dentist office I have ever taken my children to and he is nothing but a scam artist. Wish I could leave a negative star review!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Everett, PA – Aug 22, 2018
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I have been going to Dr. Btears offive for over 20 years. His staff is very professional. He does a great job assisting myself and my children on how to keep a healthy smile. Thank you Dr. Betar.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Chris. F. in ALTOONA, PA – Aug 22, 2016
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Dr. Betar and his staff are very professional and friendly. The office is beautiful and extremely organized! I highly recommended him!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Alice B. in Altoona PA – Aug 20, 2016
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I've been going to Dr. Betar for at least the past 10 years. We wouldn't go anywhere else.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Maggie in Altoona, PA – Aug 20, 2016
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Very rude, unprofessional & his office staff are even worse! Avoid at all costs!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Alicia S in Altoona, PA – May 12, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Betar was appointed to the, formerly named, Altoona Regional Health System Medical Staff in the Department of Specialized Surgery, Clinical Service of Dentistry in 2008.  This appointment enables Dr. Betar to provide dental services to...read more
  • Dentistry

  • Academy Of General Dentistry

    Fellowship Hospital, 2015
  • University Of Pittsburgh / School Of Dentistry

    Undergraduate School, 1993
  • English

  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Betar Dental PC Inc.2217 7th Ave Altoona, PA 16602
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Altoona

    620 Howard Ave
    Altoona, PA 16601
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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