Our State College dental office provides caring, state of the art dental care to patients from all dental backgrounds. Our goal is to provide you and your family with superior dental care in a soothing and tranquil environment. We treat each patient as we would want our own family to be cared for.
Dr. Jocelyn L. Anderton graduated from The College of Wooster, in Wooster, OH where she was awarded a B.A. in Chemistry. She then pursued her dental education at The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Anderton is a volunteer in the Dental Clinic at Centre Volunteers in Medicine, where she provides free dental care to the uninsured and those in need.
Professional Associations:
Dr. Jocelyn L. Anderton, pictured with her brother Dr. Mitchell D. Somers ( left ) and father,
Dr. David W. Somers
Dr. Anderton has a passion for Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile Restorations and Makeovers, offering a variety of smile-enhancing procedures. Through the Zimmer Institute and The Academy of General Dentistry; Dr. Anderton has furthered her commitment to Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry by completing Implant Dentistry Certifications in Parsippany, N.J. and Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry Arts in Clearwater Beach, FL.
She has lectured at Penn State University on diagnostic recognition and effective treatment of Dental Diseases and TMJ Disorders, she also supports the Penn State Pre-Dental Society, providing guidance to undergraduates with an interest in the dental arts.
Dr. Anderton was born and raised in Oil City, PA and comes from a dental family-both her father and brother are dentists. While in high school, she met her future husband, Eric, a Penn State graduate. Growing up with a father who is a dentist exposed Jocelyn to the dental arts at an early age; her passion for dentistry stems from her belief that; “Moments are remembered in laughs and smiles.” The Andertons returned to State College to begin a family; why would you want to live anywhere else? Jocelyn, Eric, their daughters Kenna and Corinne and son Theo enjoy everything Happy Valley has to offer.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Deanna grew up in State College and graduated from The University of Pittsburgh’s Dental Hygiene program in 1978. She has been practicing dental hygiene for almost 30 years in the State College area. She enjoys helping her patients maintain good oral health. Deanna has two grown daughters and one grandson. She enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, hiking and kayaking in her free time.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Julie is a 1983 graduate of the Williamsport Area Community College and also attended Penn State University. She has been practicing dental hygiene in the State College area for over 20 years. Julie lives in State College with her husband and they have three children. In her free time she enjoys biking, hiking and reading.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Sara is a 2008 graduate of The Pennsylvania College of Technology Dental Hygiene program. Born and raised in southwestern Kentucky, she has lived in Lock Haven since 2002. She and her husband Chris have two children, Holden and Libby along with a silver Lab- Jake. As a family they enjoy the pool and traveling in the summer as well as hunting and watching movies in the winter.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Paige is a graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Technology Dental Hygiene program. She holds a license to administer local anesthesia and is currently working toward her degree in Health Policy and Administration. Paige
strives to make each of her patients feel comfortable, in order to receive the best care possible in a calming and worry free environment. In her free time, Paige enjoys spending time on her family’s farm, reading, kayaking and playing with her dog, Paisley.
Treatment Coordinator
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Assistant
Paige is a graduate of The Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology where she received her Dental Assisting, Radiology and Infection Control Certifications. When not working Paige enjoys four wheeling, kayaking, being outdoors, and spending time with her family, friends and boyfriend, Tanner.
Dental Assistant
Erinn earned her Dental Assisting, Radiology and Infection Control certifications throughout her high school career from the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology. In her free time, Erinn enjoys kayaking, spending time outdoors, playing with her dog Daisy as well as spending time with her family, friends and boyfriend Hunter.
Patient Care Coordinator
Lindsey is a 2001 graduate of State College Area High School. She joined Dr. Anderton’s team in November of 2011. She was born and raised in State College and now enjoys living in Boalsburg with her husband, Kade, two children, Kendall and Kade Jr, and their dog, Crosby, a Boston Terrier. She enjoys spending time with her family, weekends at their camp, the beach and summer.
Patient Care Coordinator
Robin graduated from The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine Dental Hygiene program in 1977 and has worked in the dental field as a registered dental hygienist, dental assistant and front desk receptionist. Robin has two daughters and two granddaughters. She lives in Hollidaysburg with her husband, Jerry. They enjoy reading, taking long walks and traveling.
