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Best Dentists in Albuquerque, NM (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Albuquerque: Comfort Dental of Rio Bravo, 4.8★ from 1,377 Google reviews, open evenings until 7:30 PM and Saturdays until 1:30 PM and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 6

    Best for same-day emergencies: Apex Dental, emergency care, open 7 days until 12 AM; ranked #6 of 277.

  3. 4

    Best for kids and families: North Coors Dental, pediatric dentist on staff; ranked #4 of 277.

  4. 1

    Best for evenings and weekends: Comfort Dental of Rio Bravo, open evenings until 7:30 PM and Saturdays until 1:30 PM; ranked #1 of 277.

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277 Albuquerque clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 30 are open Saturdays, 11 on Sundays and 26 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 8 list emergency care. 208 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Albuquerque at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Albuquerque at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Comfort Dental of Rio Bravo844.8★ (1,377)Evenings · SatOverall, Evenings & weekends
2Emergency Dental of Albuquerque775.0★ (96)——
3Sonrisa Family Dental774.8★ (485)Sat—
4North Coors Dental754.8★ (452)SatKids
5Valer Dental & Braces744.7★ (1,582)Evenings · SatImplants, Invisalign & braces
6Apex Dental744.7★ (831)Evenings · Sat · SunEmergencies
7Crown Studios™ | Luxury Veneers & Crowns Albuquerque745.0★ (40)——
8ABQ Family Dental Practice73———
9ABQ Gentle Dentistry73———
10All Smiles Family Dental73———

The 277 best dentists in Albuquerque, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

  1. #4 North Coors Dental

    3740 Coors Blvd NW A, Albuquerque, NM 87120

    75/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 452 Google reviews, 452 Google reviews.

    • 4.8from 452 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–4 PM · Tue–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Mountain Dental in Albuquerque, you can trust you're in the right place. With so many affordable dental services to choose from, we're sure our pediatric and emergency dentists are there for you when you need it most. Provided dental services range from dental treatments like a root canal or dental crown, to routine teeth cleanings and teeth whitening. Our commitment to you lies within our promise to provide a lifetime of quality dental care. Review the full list of…

    From North Coors Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    Based on services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Looking to find a dentist in Albuquerque? When looking for a Albuquerque dentist, we hope that you will consider scheduling an appointment with us. Dr. Midthana and our staff at Salud Dental Group are dedicated to patients, creating an atmosphere where everyone can feel comfortable, relaxed, and at home. We understand that you have several local dentists to choose from, and our goal is to provide the best patient experience in the greater Albuquerque area. We accept…

    From Salud Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #18 Celebrate Dental & Braces

    1625 Rio Bravo Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105

    73/100

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 890 Google reviews, 890 Google reviews.

    • 4.7from 890 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Celebrate Dental & Braces is proud to offer high-quality, affordable dental care to families throughout Albuquerque, New Mexico. Whether you're looking for general dentistry, braces, Invisalign, or even dental implants, Celebrate Dental provides the care you and your loved ones need all under one roof! We even offer late hours and are open on Saturdays, just to better accommodate you and your busy schedule. Experience a better way to take care of your oral health and…

    From Celebrate Dental & Braces's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #20 Kneeland Dental Care, LLC.

    1628 Alameda Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

    72/100

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 264 Google reviews, 264 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 264 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 11 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    After living in Connecticut, Los Angeles, Las Cruces, and Boston, we made Albuquerque our new base. We quickly grew to love this city, as we discovered its magnificent sunsets, balloon-filled skies, spicy green chilies, and warm genuine people. When we’re not obsessing over dentistry, you can find us with our pup Wally, playing fetch at the park, browsing the aisles at any given Home Goods, making Jasmine tea for friends and family, or eating the insanely delicious Wonton…

    From Kneeland Dental Care, LLC.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #22 Rio Grande Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center

    8228 Louisiana Blvd NE suite b, Albuquerque, NM 87113

    72/100

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,552 Google reviews, 1,552 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 1,552 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–4 PM · Tue 7:30 AM–3:30 PM · Wed 7 AM–3:30 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–3:30 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Rio Grande Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center in Albuquerque, NM, we take pride in delivering outstanding patient care for a variety of oral and facial conditions. Dr. Drew Steel is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with many years of experience and skill. Our state-of-the-art facility can accommodate any oral surgery procedure you may need to restore your smile. Our procedures include expert placement of dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, full-arch…

    From Rio Grande Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #23 Albuquerque Advanced Dental Care

    7400 Holly Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113

    71/100

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 359 Google reviews, 359 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 359 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Albuquerque Advanced Dental Care is a comprehensive family dental office dedicated to serving the unique dental needs of families throughout the Rio Rancho, Albuquerque, and Corrales, NM communities. Dr. Robert Kerschen and our team genuinely care about the well-being of our patients, and offer the highest level of care and service in a professional yet warm and friendly environment.

    From Albuquerque Advanced Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  7. #24 Coronado Family Dental

    11130 Lomas Blvd NE Ste F2, Albuquerque, NM 87112

    71/100

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 675 Google reviews, 675 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 675 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Coronado Family Dental, we are committed to providing you with the best care possible. This includes creating positive and pleasant experiences in our patient-centered practice. We bring the most advanced dental techniques and technologies through our commitment to continuing education. Visit our office, conveniently located next to Target at Lomas and Eubank for a healthier smile and a happier you.

    From Coronado Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  8. #25 Academy Dental Care

    6425 Holly Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113, United States

    71/100

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,008 Google reviews, 1,008 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 1,008 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Academy Dental Care, located in Albuquerque NM, is consistently rated one of Albuquerque’s Top Dentists. We are passionate about your comfort and dental health. When you enter our office, you see why we deliver the best patient experience. For over 30 years, families have relied on our dental office for the highest quality restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Why are our patients raving fans? Our dentists and dental professionals love working in dentistry. With over 1400…

    From Academy Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 277 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #277, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Sunset Dental714.8★ (1,499)
27Platinum Care Dental715.0★ (370)
28Osuna Dental Care: Chris Y. Kim DDS714.9★ (1,651)
29Sunshine Dental704.8★ (414)
30ABQ Dental Implant Center704.9★ (185)
31New Age Dentistry704.8★ (549)
32Sandia Dental Care704.9★ (435)
33Mountain Dental704.7★ (181)Evenings
34New Mexico Smile Center704.9★ (785)
35Urgent Dental Care694.2★ (5)Evenings · Sat · Sun
36Dental Care on San Antonio694.8★ (917)
37Precision Dental Care: Craig T Steichen, DDS694.9★ (485)
38Alegre Dental @ Bosque694.8★ (836)
39Uptown Dental Associates684.9★ (2,366)
40Sunridge Dental Care684.8★ (942)
411800 Emergency Dentist Albuquerque 24 Hour683.4★ (5)
42Stacey M. Montano DDS674.9★ (291)
43Dentist Hispano Albuquerque Hoy67Evenings · Sat · Sun
44Family Dental Health Care67
45Michele Bishop67
46TLC Dental Center664.8★ (439)
47Able Garcia-Cosme Dental665.0★ (2)
48Bosque Dental664.8★ (148)
49Dr. Kimberly Mavrov661.0★ (1)
50Dental House654.9★ (172)
51Jack Ollason Family Dentistry655.0★ (96)
52Novitski Hall Dental Programs652.5★ (2)
53Sandia Peak Dental655.0★ (134)
54Kids First Dental Care654.6★ (106)
55Sandia Ridge Dentists654.9★ (116)
56Smilepoint Dental654.5★ (444)
57TruCare Dental644.5★ (472)
58Isham Dental644.9★ (454)
59Sandia Heights Dental Care644.8★ (125)
60Kirk L. Kiracofe, DDS, PC644.8★ (77)
61Terry Gomez DDS PC645.0★ (806)
62Aspen Dental - Albuquerque, NM634.4★ (901)Evenings · Sat
63Rosemary Dental Spa634.9★ (247)Sat
64Legacy Dental634.8★ (1,143)Evenings
65Route 66 Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics West634.5★ (404)
66NM Community Dental & Med Spa634.3★ (365)
67NorbyPros634.9★ (57)
68High Desert Dental634.9★ (1,189)
69Gilbert Fernandez DDS624.9★ (59)
70Albuquerque Periodontal & Implant Specialists624.9★ (172)
71First Nations Community HealthSource (Zuni Clinic)623.5★ (127)Evenings · Sat
72Peach Tree Dental624.9★ (835)
73Family & Cosmetic Dental Design624.9★ (689)
74Dr. Marifer Martinez-Lujan | Family Dentistry624.9★ (118)
75Cherry Hills Dental624.9★ (557)
76Haggerty Dental615.0★ (277)
77ABQ Uptown Dentists614.9★ (610)
78Dr. Theron Burk615.0★ (2)
79Comfort Dental - Lomas614.1★ (651)Evenings · Sat
80Family Dental - Albuquerque614.9★ (163)
81Alegre Dental @ Petroglyphs614.8★ (1,162)
82Duke City Dental & Hygiene614.9★ (192)Sat
83Denture Care of Albuquerque613.5★ (4)Evenings · Sat · Sun
84Blue Sky Dental615.0★ (536)
85Ross Family Dental614.9★ (465)
86ABQ Modern Dental Group614.3★ (147)
87NAPA Dental614.9★ (893)
88Angela Torres, DMD615.0★ (188)
89Dr. Mark S. Mcconnell, DDS614.6★ (21)
90ABQ Dentistry and Wellness604.9★ (329)
91Ivory Dental604.9★ (280)
92Dr Kurt Lambert DDS Emergency Dentistry604.2★ (24)
93C603.6★ (25)Evenings · Sat · Sun
94Fede Family Dentistry604.9★ (313)
95Sanchez + Henry Dental605.0★ (540)
96DR. DENTAL604.6★ (750)Sat
97Encino Dental Care605.0★ (3)Sat
98Pima Medical Institute Community Dental Clinic603.7★ (7)
99Bear Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery605.0★ (331)
100Monica Boehmer, DDS, PC604.8★ (213)
101ABQ Pediatric Dentistry: Spencer J. Tasker, DMD604.9★ (478)
102Clinica Dental Hispana604.8★ (4)Evenings · Sat · Sun
103Sandia Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center: D. Eric Tuggle, D.D.S604.8★ (728)
104Straightline Orthodontics605.0★ (460)
105Bowers and Oki Family Dentistry595.0★ (437)
106Family Choice Dental594.8★ (1,237)
107Peak Family Dentistry594.9★ (244)
108Success Smiles Orthodontics South Valley594.9★ (169)
109Biological Dentistry of Albuquerque, Jeffrey Supple DMD594.7★ (91)
110Duke City Smiles- Dr. Galvin, Dr. Hooper & Dr. Schripsema594.9★ (175)
111Del Valle R Stephen DDS594.9★ (12)
112ABQ Orthodontics594.9★ (470)
113Desert Willow Dental Care594.9★ (63)
114Utopia Dental Care594.2★ (5)Sat
115Dentista Hispano Albuquerque594.0★ (5)Evenings · Sat · Sun
116Honest Tooth Family Dentistry594.9★ (218)
117DeSoto Dentistry594.5★ (8)
118Maven Dentistry595.0★ (313)
119Bear Canyon Family Dentistry594.7★ (813)
120Padilla Dentistry & Orthodontics594.9★ (160)
121Bosque Smiles Dentistry594.7★ (370)
122Dana M. Casaus, DDS, MS, PC595.0★ (187)
123Smiles For Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics, East584.5★ (1,359)
124Timothy M. Kelly, DMD, PA584.9★ (178)
125Pearl House Dental Hygiene Studio - Dental Hygiene in Albuquerque, NM585.0★ (23)
126Family Smiles584.3★ (763)Sat
127High Altitude Dental584.1★ (38)
128South Valley Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics584.3★ (586)
129Armijo Dental - Marty Armijo DDS584.8★ (128)
130Dental Care In Your Home ("DCIYH")584.6★ (8)
131Dunn Orthodontics584.9★ (273)
132Gallegos Family Dentistry584.9★ (212)
133Lucero Robert T DDS585.0★ (7)
134Parkway Dental: Michael D Haight, DDS584.8★ (584)
135Albuquerque Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics584.3★ (452)Sat
136Brident Dental & Orthodontics584.7★ (101)
137Albuquerque Emergency Dentists581.3★ (14)Evenings · Sat · Sun
138City View Dental Studio584.9★ (307)
139IHS Dental Clinic583.4★ (29)
140Touro Dental Health New Mexico574.0★ (30)
141Albuquerque Pediatric Dental Associates574.8★ (376)
142Perfect Teeth Dental - Candelaria574.7★ (469)
143NE Heights Modern Dentistry574.6★ (377)
144Zachary E. Adkins DDS575.0★ (199)
145ABQ Dental Care: Albuquerque Dentist575.0★ (3)
146Brandon W. Terhune DMD574.9★ (275)
147Mark W. Johnson, DDS574.8★ (223)
148Farley David L DDS574.6★ (5)
149Gentle dental573.0★ (6)
150Christopher A Buttner DDS575.0★ (135)
151Your Dental Clinic57Evenings · Sat
152Adventure Dental, Vision and Orthodontics574.3★ (1,515)
153Cain Lee E DDS574.8★ (5)
154Affordable Dentures & Implants564.4★ (1,344)
155Robert C Urquhart DDS - Desert Mountain Oral Surgery564.8★ (171)
156Dr. Dania A. Pellerano: DMM Family Dental Care, LLC564.9★ (61)
157Sandia Pediatric Dentistry564.8★ (141)
158The Art of Dentistry - Dr. John A. Salazar DMD564.8★ (42)
159Linda Kay Nichols, DMD, PA564.8★ (91)
160Nob Hill Oral & Facial Surgery of Albuquerque565.0★ (23)
161BenefitSource565.0★ (2)
162Major Pako M DDS565.0★ (2)
163dentist555.0★ (1)
164Lauren Leah DDS552.8★ (4)
165Dr. Emerson Vicuña, DDS554.5★ (31)
166Norby Dental554.5★ (70)
167LoPour & Associates DDS Smiles by Design Family & Cosmetic Dentistry554.6★ (86)
168Dr. Melissa Ravago, DMD555.0★ (10)
169Dr. Jonah Foutz555.0★ (1)
170Dr. Rudd, Bear Canyon Dental Surgery555.0★ (1)
171My Dentist555.0★ (1)
172Wagner's Dental Office555.0★ (1)
173Albuquerque Modern Dentists554.3★ (210)
174Endodontic Associates of Albuquerque544.8★ (99)
175Frolickstein Wendy543.0★ (1)
176Snow Park Dental545.0★ (59)
177Oppel Family Dentistry545.0★ (39)
178Dr. Russell Ash Family Dentistry545.0★ (39)
179Jayne Marie Buttner, DDS, MS544.9★ (56)
180Dr. Roger J. Ames, DDS541.0★ (1)
181Veterinary Dentistry & Oral Surgery of NM, LLC534.7★ (70)
182Advantage Dental Care, L.L.C.534.3★ (18)
183Comfort Dental53Evenings · Sat
184ACC Health532.5★ (2)
185Galbreth Dental534.5★ (43)
186Scott Miltenberger DMD534.9★ (33)
187Albuquerque Periodontics & Implantology534.6★ (31)
188SHANE CLARK, DMD534.6★ (38)
189Bachicha AndSterba Dental524.5★ (32)
190James Ku, DDS524.7★ (35)
191Brian K. Dennis, DDS525.0★ (28)
192Dr. Fook C. Lee, DDS525.0★ (12)
193Omni Dental, LLC525.0★ (12)
194Dr. Barney Carter, DMD PC524.7★ (15)
195Pino Periodontics, Curtis Pino DDS MSD524.5★ (32)
196Don P Gutierrez, DMD524.3★ (29)
197Herron II Gary R DDS521.0★ (1)Evenings · Sat
198Chartier John J DDS525.0★ (1)Evenings
199Amy C. Matte DDS PC514.7★ (19)
200Moreno Dental Lab515.0★ (3)
201Jeffrey Hagen, DDS, MD514.4★ (27)
202Petra I. Mayer DDS514.4★ (20)
203Wagner Denture Group514.3★ (49)
204Dr. Robert Supple, DMD, Dr. Tom Baiamonte, DMD, MS, Dr. Bethany Hann, DDS514.0★ (29)
205Diana M Baca DDS515.0★ (8)
206Dr. Douglas B. Gibbons DDS514.6★ (17)
207A Better Smile Dentistry514.0★ (75)
208Shadow Mountain Dental, LLC515.0★ (6)
209ABQ Dentures504.6★ (27)
210Cosmetic & Natural Dentistry504.4★ (18)
211Dr. Robert F. Belfon, DMD501.0★ (14)
212Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless503.9★ (76)
213Quintana Dental Practice.504.1★ (22)
214Natural Dental Services494.3★ (6)
215Small Smiles Dental Center491.0★ (3)
216Lionel Candelaria, DDS, FACS493.8★ (26)
217ACQ Dental494.6★ (7)
218Galbreth Family Dental494.0★ (9)
219Coriz Patrick DDS494.2★ (6)
220Desert Heights Family Dentistry483.7★ (22)
221Dr. William Foster Emergency Dentist – Albuquerque 24 Hours47Evenings · Sat · Sun
222Precision Managed IT47Evenings · Sat · Sun
223Family Dental Center47Evenings
224Dr. Michael Armijo465.0★ (1)
225John J. Matte, D.D.S.465.0★ (1)
226Ohana Orthodontics465.0★ (1)
227First Choice Community Healthcare - South Valley Dental Center37
228Smiles That Work37
229UNM Department of Dental Medicine Residency Clinic37
230Dental Clinic37
231Dental Clinic - John T Lim D.D.S.37
232EligibilityDeskPro34Evenings · Sat
233UNM Dental Services at Novitski Hall33
234A-Tech Corporation15
235Abqdd15
236Affordable Dentist Brooklyn15
237Ashlee Aragon15
238Brenton Mason15
239Brettner Albert M DDS15
240Davis Adrienne15
241Dentist inc.15
242Dr. Christopher Rodas15
243Dr. Gregory Wells15
244Dr. Jennifer Bodziak15
245Dr. Jessica Neill15
246Dr. Keri R. Giron, DDS15
247Dr. Kimberly M. Espinoza, DDS15
248Dr. Michael Sanchez15
249Dr. Noah Shafer15
250Dr. Richard Mcclave, DMD15
251Dr. Robert L. Levine, DDS15
252Dr. William J. Niendorff, DDS15
253Emergency Dentist Albuquerque15
254Espinoza Kimberly M DDS15
255Gentle Dentist Brooklyn15
256Keriakes Sherif F DDS15
257Lopez Leonard R DDS15
258Medical Arts Bldg15
259Michael Snyder15
260Nikita Goyal15
261Osofsky Richard L DDS15
262Padilla Raquel15
263Participa Dental Services15
264Terlaje Shirlena D DDS15
265Thao Pham15
266Unv of New Mexico15
267Emergency Dentist and Denture11
268Chapman Jason K DDS8
269Daphina J. Antal, LISW8
270Dr Cain Dentistry8
271Dr. Dye8
272Dr. Elizaveta Rogol8
273Dr. James R. Vandre, DDS8
274Dr. Lynn M. Johnson, DDS8
275Dr. Sherif F. Keriakes, DDS8
276Paul John DDS8
277Zachary Riesenberger7

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Best dentists in Albuquerque by need

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Best for emergency in Albuquerque

6

Apex Dental

Highest-ranked of 8 Albuquerque clinics offering emergency or same-day care: #2 for emergency care, #6 overall by DR Score and open 7 days until 12 AM.

Runner-up: Special Needs Dental Clinic (#19 overall)

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Best for kids in Albuquerque

4

North Coors Dental

Highest-ranked of 25 Albuquerque clinics offering kid-friendly care: pediatric dentist on staff, #4 overall by DR Score and open Saturdays until 2 PM.

Runner-up: Valer Dental & Braces (#5 overall)

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Best for implants in Albuquerque

5

Valer Dental & Braces

Highest-ranked of 110 Albuquerque clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Rio Grande Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center (#22 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Albuquerque

5

Valer Dental & Braces

Highest-ranked of 86 Albuquerque clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #5 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Celebrate Dental & Braces (#18 overall)

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Best for root canal in Albuquerque

27

Platinum Care Dental

Highest-ranked of 73 Albuquerque clinics offering root canals: endodontist on staff, #2 for root canal and #27 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sandia Ridge Dentists (#55 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Albuquerque

1

Comfort Dental of Rio Bravo

Highest-ranked of 91 Albuquerque clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sonrisa Family Dental (#3 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Albuquerque

1

Comfort Dental of Rio Bravo

Highest-ranked of 71 Albuquerque clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Sonrisa Family Dental (#3 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Albuquerque

No Albuquerque clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Albuquerque?

Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.

How much does a dentist cost in Albuquerque?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$100–$300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Teeth Cleaning$75–$200DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Emergency Care$100–$500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Root Canal$700–$1,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Tooth Extraction$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Wisdom Teeth Removal$200–$700DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Dental Implants$1,500–$6,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Invisalign$3,500–$7,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Braces$3,000–$7,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Dental Crowns$800–$1,800DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Dentures$1,000–$3,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Veneers$900–$2,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Teeth Whitening$200–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Dental Bonding$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Cosmetic Fillings$300–$600DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Cosmetic Dentistry$500–$5,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico
Full Restoration$15,000–$50,000DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico

Emergency and weekend dentists in Albuquerque

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

How we ranked Albuquerque dentists

We scored 277 Albuquerque clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 18 were excluded (2 closed and 16 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Albuquerque data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Dentists in Albuquerque: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Albuquerque?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Albuquerque, NM is Comfort Dental of Rio Bravo (DR Score 84/100). It has a 4.8★ rating from 1,377 Google reviews. It is open evenings until 7:30 PM and Saturdays until 1:30 PM. Emergency Dental of Albuquerque (#2) and Sonrisa Family Dental (#3) follow. We ranked 277 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Albuquerque are open on Saturday?

30 of 277 Albuquerque dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Comfort Dental of Rio Bravo (until 1:30 PM), Sonrisa Family Dental (until 6 PM) and North Coors Dental (until 2 PM). 11 are also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Albuquerque?

8 Albuquerque clinics list emergency or same-day dental care. The highest-ranked are Apex Dental (#6), Special Needs Dental Clinic (#19) and Urgent Dental Care (#35). 26 clinics are open after 6 PM on at least one weekday. For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Albuquerque?

A dental cleaning in Albuquerque typically costs $75–$200 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

Who is the best kids' dentist in Albuquerque?

North Coors Dental is the highest-ranked Albuquerque clinic with a pediatric dentist on staff, at #4 of 277 by DR Score. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. 25 Albuquerque clinics have a pediatric dentist in our data.

How many dentists are there in Albuquerque?

DentistsRanked lists 277 dental clinics in Albuquerque, NM, and 277 are ranked by DR Score. 30 post Saturday hours and 26 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 197 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Albuquerque

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 277 clinics.
  2. : 16 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 2 closed clinics removed.

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