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Best Oral surgeons in Albuquerque, NM (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among oral surgeons: Valer Dental & Braces, 4.7★ from 1,582 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 8 PM.

  2. 6

    Best for weekend appointments: Aspen Dental - Albuquerque, NM, 4.4★ from 901 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

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22 of Albuquerque’s 277 clinics have an oral surgeon on staff, as of October 2026. 3 of them open Saturdays and 2 stay open after 6pm. They offer 6 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 10 oral surgeons in Albuquerque at a glance

Top 10 oral surgeons in Albuquerque at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Valer Dental & Braces744.7★ (1,582)Evenings · SatTop DR Score among oral surgeons
2Rio Grande Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center725.0★ (1,552)——
3Coronado Family Dental714.9★ (675)——
4Sandia Ridge Dentists654.9★ (116)——
5TruCare Dental644.5★ (472)——
6Aspen Dental - Albuquerque, NM634.4★ (901)Evenings · SatBest for weekend appointments
7ABQ Modern Dental Group614.3★ (147)——
8Bear Canyon Oral & Facial Surgery605.0★ (331)——
9Sandia Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center: D. Eric Tuggle, D.D.S604.8★ (728)——
10Bosque Smiles Dentistry594.7★ (370)——

The 22 oral surgeons in Albuquerque, ranked

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

  2. #2 Rio Grande Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center

    8228 Louisiana Blvd NE suite b, Albuquerque, NM 87113

    72/100

    Ranked #2 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

    Book appointment at Rio Grande Oral Surgery & Dental Implant CenterFull profile(505) 821-2111
    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.

  3. #3 Coronado Family Dental

    11130 Lomas Blvd NE Ste F2, Albuquerque, NM 87112

    71/100

    Ranked #3 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

    Book appointment at Coronado Family DentalFull profile(505) 557-4939
    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.

  5. #5 TruCare Dental

    1510 Wyoming Blvd NE A, Albuquerque, NM 87112

    64/100

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 472 Google reviews, 472 Google reviews.

    • 4.5from 472 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at TruCare DentalFull profile(505) 903-6999
    In their words

    TruCare Dental provides dentistry for families throughout Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and surrounding areas. Our dentists focus on providing the highest quality of dental services in a safe, clean, stress free and comfortable environment. Whether in need of emergency treatment, looking for another dentist or just coming in for a routine cleaning we are dentists you can trust. Our dentists are trained, skilled and qualified to offer you the expertise you are looking for. We…

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

  7. #7 ABQ Modern Dental Group

    12611 Montgomery Blvd NE Ste A-1, Albuquerque, NM 87111, United States

    61/100

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and services: 4.3★ from 147 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 4.3from 147 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at ABQ Modern Dental GroupFull profile(505) 323-1004
    In their words

    As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to ABQ Modern Dental Group! With state-of-the-art infection control procedures in place, our #1 goal is to keep you and your family safe. We provide comprehensive specialty services with advanced, proven technology and offer customized financial solutions for you. We are proud to be your complete Albuquerque dental provider with services including Teledentistry, Same-Day Dental Crowns, Boost Whitening, Oral Surgery, Wisdom…

    From ABQ Modern Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Albuquerque dentists

This list covers the 22 Albuquerque clinics that have an oral surgeon on staff. We scored 22 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.

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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

Best Oral surgeons in Albuquerque, NM: frequently asked questions

Who are the oral surgeons in Albuquerque?

22 Albuquerque clinics have an oral surgeon on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Valer Dental & Braces, Rio Grande Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center and Coronado Family Dental.

Which of these Albuquerque clinics are open on Saturday?

3 of the 22 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Valer Dental & Braces, Aspen Dental - Albuquerque, NM and Albuquerque Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics, and Valer Dental & Braces opens 9 AM–8 PM.

Which Albuquerque clinics on this page are open late?

2 of the 22 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Valer Dental & Braces has the latest weekday hours, until 8 PM on Mondays.

How are oral surgeons in Albuquerque ranked?

Each clinic has one DR Score from 0 to 100, built from 6 published factors: reputation, review volume, recency, access, services and profile completeness. This page lists the 22 Albuquerque clinics that have an oral surgeon on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

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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