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Best Orthodontists in Albuquerque, NM (2026)

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The short answer

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

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    Best for weekend appointments: Celebrate Dental & Braces, 4.7★ from 890 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

  3. 9

    Best for evenings: Comfort Dental - Lomas, 4.1★ from 651 Google reviews, open evenings until 7:30 PM and Saturdays until 1:30 PM.

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25 of Albuquerque’s 277 clinics have an orthodontist on staff, as of October 2026. 3 of them open Saturdays and 4 stay open after 6pm. They offer 5 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 10 orthodontists in Albuquerque at a glance

Top 10 orthodontists in Albuquerque at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Valer Dental & Braces744.7★ (1,582)Evenings · SatTop DR Score among orthodontists
2Celebrate Dental & Braces734.7★ (890)Evenings · SatBest for weekend appointments
3Academy Dental Care714.9★ (1,008)——
4Osuna Dental Care: Chris Y. Kim DDS714.9★ (1,651)——
5Dr. Kimberly Mavrov661.0★ (1)——
6TruCare Dental644.5★ (472)——
7Legacy Dental634.8★ (1,143)Evenings—
8High Desert Dental634.9★ (1,189)——
9Comfort Dental - Lomas614.1★ (651)Evenings · SatBest for evenings
10Monica Boehmer, DDS, PC604.8★ (213)——

The 25 orthodontists in Albuquerque, ranked

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

  1. #2 Celebrate Dental & Braces

    1625 Rio Bravo Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105

    73/100

    Ranked #2 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.
  2. #3 Academy Dental Care

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

    71/100

    Ranked #3 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.
  3. #4 Osuna Dental Care: Chris Y. Kim DDS

    8400 Osuna Rd NE #5A, Albuquerque, NM 87111, United States

    71/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,651 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Albuquerque (1,651).

    • 4.9from 1,651 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 7 AM–4 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    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. Kim and our staff at Osuna Dental Care: Chris Y. Kim DDS, Ruben J. Martinez DDS 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…

    From Osuna Dental Care: Chris Y. Kim DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #6 TruCare Dental

    1510 Wyoming Blvd NE A, Albuquerque, NM 87112

    64/100

    Ranked #6 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

    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.
  5. #18 South Valley Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics

    3510 Coors Blvd SW A, Albuquerque, NM 87121

    58/100

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 586 Google reviews, 586 Google reviews.

    • 4.3from 586 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tue 8 AM–2 PM · Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    In their words

    SOUTH VALLEY CHILDREN’S DENTISTRY & ORTHODONTICS South Valley Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics is a state-of-the-art practice specially designed to serve the unique dental needs of children in Albuquerque’s South Valley Area. 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…

    From South Valley Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Albuquerque dentists

This list covers the 25 Albuquerque clinics that have an orthodontist on staff. We scored 25 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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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 Orthodontists in Albuquerque, NM: frequently asked questions

Who are the orthodontists in Albuquerque?

25 Albuquerque clinics have an orthodontist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Valer Dental & Braces, Celebrate Dental & Braces and Academy Dental Care. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which of these Albuquerque clinics are open on Saturday?

3 of the 25 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Valer Dental & Braces, Celebrate Dental & Braces and Comfort Dental - Lomas, and Valer Dental & Braces opens 9 AM–8 PM.

Which Albuquerque clinics on this page are open late?

4 of the 25 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 orthodontists 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 25 Albuquerque clinics that have an orthodontist 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.