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Best Dentists in Las Cruces, NM (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Las Cruces: DDW General Dentistry, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 7

    Best for evenings and weekends: Dentista de Emergencia Las Cruces, open 7 days until 9 PM; ranked #7 of 47.

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47 Las Cruces clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 3 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Las Cruces at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Las Cruces at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1DDW General Dentistry73—Overall, Implants
2Desert Peaks Dental73——
3Dr. James L. Margarit, DDS73——
4Mabry Dentistry73——
5Michael D. Law, D.D.S.; David D. Warren, D.D.S.73——
6Organ Mountain Dental73——
7Dentista de Emergencia Las Cruces67Evenings · Sat · SunEvenings & weekends
8Carreon Laura67——
9Children's Dental Clinic: Samperi Jeanine DDS67——
10DACC Dental Hygiene Clinic67——

The 47 best dentists in Las Cruces, ranked

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

  1. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 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

    During the current times handling our worlds efforts with COVID-19, we continue to take very strict universal precautions for our patients, team and community's safety. We are following the new Mexico Dental Association and our New Mexico Governor by eliminating elective dental services but we will remain open one day per week, Tuesdays only, to see all dental emergencies. At Desert Peaks Dental we focus on the 30 plus years of experience of Dr. Laura Plue to create the…

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

    Ranked #5 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

    At Warren and Law Dental with Michael D. Law, D.D.S.; David D. Warren, D.D.S. in Las Cruces, NM, our patients are the most important part of our jobs. That’s why we take our relationship with you seriously. We care about connecting with you on a personal level and taking the time to understand your needs and wants for your care. Beyond listening, we keep your best interests at the forefront of our minds during every interaction with you. We truly want what’s best for you.

    From Michael D. Law, D.D.S.; David D. Warren, D.D.S.'s own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 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

    Organ Mountain Dental is a family dentist office located in Las Cruces, NM. We offer a wide range of affordable family dental services including fillings, crowns, bridges, root canal, extractions, cleanings, implants and more. Dr. Wolf is a caring, affordable family dentist who believes everyone deserves a painless dental experience. From toddlers to seniors, we make sure your entire family receives the best dental care while providing a positive, relaxing experience.

    From Organ Mountain Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. 67/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 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

    During the current times handling our worlds efforts with COVID-19, we continue to take very strict universal precautions for our patients, team and community's safety. Please follow the CDC for tips and current updates. Complete dental practice, seeing patients of all ages. We offer a wide range of dentistry which includes, general dentistry, preventative, fillings and extractions, cosmetic ,veneers , wisdom teeth extractions, crowns/bridges, and dental implants.

    From Sonoma Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #22 La Clinica de Familia - Central Medical

    575 S Alameda Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88005

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  6. #23 Dominic Marketto, D.D.S

    2980 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 5 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dr. Marketto grew up in Las Cruces and met his lovely wife, Marissa, while attending Creighton University. He and Marissa are the proud parents of their young son Max. They love spending time with their family and friends and enjoy riding their bikes and hiking the trails of the beautiful Organ Mountains.

    From Dominic Marketto, D.D.S's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  7. #24 Ben Archer Health Center

    3331 Del Rey Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88012, United States

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  8. #25 Children's Dental Clinic & Orthodontics of Las Cruces

    1901 Calle De Ninos, Las Cruces, NM 88005

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Children’s Dental Clinic & Orthodontics of Las Cruces Children’s Dental Clinic & Orthodontics of Las Cruces is a state-of-the-art practice specially designed to serve the unique dental needs of children in Southern New Mexico. Our highly trained providers and friendly staff provide comprehensive dentistry and orthodontics for children from 9 months to 18 years old. From our warm, inviting atmosphere to our caring staff, we’re committed to providing a positive experience for…

    From Children's Dental Clinic & Orthodontics of Las Cruces's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Las Cruces by need

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Best for emergency in Las Cruces

No Las Cruces clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in Las Cruces

No Las Cruces clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in Las Cruces

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DDW General Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 47 Las Cruces clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Desert Peaks Dental (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Las Cruces

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DDW General Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 46 Las Cruces clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Desert Peaks Dental (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Las Cruces →

Best for root canal in Las Cruces

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DDW General Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 46 Las Cruces clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Desert Peaks Dental (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Las Cruces →

Best for cosmetic in Las Cruces

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DDW General Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 47 Las Cruces clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Desert Peaks Dental (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Las Cruces →

Best for dentures & seniors in Las Cruces

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DDW General Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 46 Las Cruces clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Desert Peaks Dental (#2 overall)

Dentures in Las Cruces →

Best for budget & insurance in Las Cruces

No Las Cruces clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Las Cruces?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Las Cruces?
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 Las Cruces

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 Las Cruces dentists

We scored 47 Las Cruces clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. 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 Las Cruces data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
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 Las Cruces: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Las Cruces?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Las Cruces, NM is DDW General Dentistry (DR Score 73/100). Desert Peaks Dental (#2) and Dr. James L. Margarit, DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 47 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Las Cruces are open on Saturday?

3 of 47 Las Cruces dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dentista de Emergencia Las Cruces (until 9 PM), La Clinica de Familia - Central Medical (until 2 PM) and Dominic Marketto, D.D.S (until 5 PM). 1 is 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 Las Cruces?

No Las Cruces clinic lists emergency care, but 3 are open after 6 PM, led by Dentista de Emergencia Las Cruces (#7) and La Clinica de Familia - Central Medical (#22). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Las Cruces?

A dental cleaning in Las Cruces 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.

How many dentists are there in Las Cruces?

DentistsRanked lists 47 dental clinics in Las Cruces, NM, and 47 are ranked by DR Score. 3 post Saturday hours and 3 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 47 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Las Cruces

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 47 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.