UPMC Altoona Dental Clinic

UPMC Altoona Dental Clinic is a dental clinic in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It is listed at 501 Howard Ave Ste B108, Altoona, PA 16601, which places it among the local businesses of Altoona that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by.

Dental care in the United States is delivered mostly by private practices: a general or family dentist who handles exams, cleanings, fillings and crowns, and refers out anything that needs a specialist. Group practices and dental clinics put several dentists, hygienists and sometimes specialists under one roof, often with evening and Saturday hours. Most offices ask new patients for a comprehensive exam with X-rays before routine cleanings, which the American Dental Association recommends every six months. Prices are set by each practice, and most accept dental insurance (PPO plans more widely than HMO ones), CareCredit-style financing or an in-house membership plan for people without coverage. Emergency dental services take same-day patients for toothaches, broken teeth and abscesses, usually at a premium.

Hours are published for 5 days a week. Typical hours are 7:30 am–4 pm. It is closed on Saturday, Sunday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (814) 889-6420. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is altoonaregional.org, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Its Google rating stands at 1.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews, which is below average for the category; consider the recent reviews carefully before visiting.

Altoona is in Pennsylvania, in the Northeast, where four distinct seasons shape local life: hot humid summers, snowy winters that can close businesses for a day, and a dense pattern of towns where walking, transit and street parking all matter. Getting around Altoona is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Pennsylvania's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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