Wife & I have had problems in the past with some of the local dental offices. We did lots of…read moreresearch before making our decision to choose Academy Dental. We were very happy with each phase of our first day with this company. They set us up with their 1st available appointment that was over a month out, but put us on a call earlier list if there is a cancellation. This was great for us, because as retirees we could be available at a days notice. Both of us got calls to come in earlier than our scheduled appointments. Front desk staff were very efficient at processing Maggie & I as 1st time patients. The dental team makes the 1st appointment 2hrs long to do a very thorough exam. They want your input to get your level of involvement in the dental care process. The equipment they have is top of the industry standard. It gives the patient a good view of dental issues, allowing a more knowledgeable choice by patient & Dentist. We never felt pressured to additional care that wasn't truly required at the present time. We were given a break down priority list of items needed & told they would work with us on payment steps based on the priority list. Even given discounts on how payments can be made. I see them on Monday for 1st step in fixing some of my issues. We highly recommend this Dental Care Family

I am giving this location one star solely because the clinical staff who took care of my teeth and…read morethe initial phone receptionist were polite and kind. Otherwise, they deserve zero stars for their completely unprofessional front desk behavior and terrible management. I took a half-day off work for a 3:30 PM appointment. While I was already frustrated by being charged at every consecutive visit, I asked the front desk staff member, Cole, for a clear explanation of the billing. He gave me a completely cold reception. While we were trying to resolve a payment issue due to an expired card, I called their office line to find an alternative way to pay. While explaining to the phone representative that the front desk wasn't explaining the charges clearly, Cole interrupted and defensively snapped that he had already explained it. It was incredibly rude and unprofessional. While we both may have been having a stressful day, his customer service was completely unacceptable. Hoping to resolve the situation, I tried to schedule an appointment with the manager last Thursday to explain what happened. I was promised a callback from management that never came. Instead, when I arrived for my scheduled appointment the following week, I was told they had canceled my appointment and would no longer service me. While I respect that businesses have their own policies and I have no desire to return, their complete lack of communication and failure to address a customer service issue is deeply disappointing. My advice to anyone visiting this clinic: If you are having a stressful day, need billing clarity, or simply have questions about where your money is going--do not ask. If you question them or ask too many questions, expect to be dropped as a patient

Upfront pricing.... bonus. Customer service ... bonus. Timely appointment always appreciated. I…read moreenjoyed my first visit to this Dentist. Only thing that I viewed as a concern was that the actual dentist did not introduce herself to the patients before getting a look into their mouth... . But overall the environment was clean, welcoming and my dental hygienist was great. Not to rough with the tools and seemed to be concerned with overall comfort of the patient during the whole process.

As an adult woman I am not proud and not publicly announcing how long it has been since I've seen a…read moredentist. I have a bit of anxiety about dental visits, so when I finally got up the courage to make an appointment I searched Yelp! for the best in ABQ. Sandia Heights Dental Care showed up and so I trusted my fellow Yelpers and made an appointment. So glad to say everyone was right and this is a great facility! The first thing you should know is this dental office seems pretty busy and they are about a month out on scheduling appointments, so if you are considering going in call them now! The office was clean and professional and all of the staff were friendly and efficient. You can tell by the way they interact with each other that everyone works well together and they are a tight team. I told my technician I have a bit of anxiety and she was understanding and compassionate. She quickly took the edge off with a gentle touch and calming chit chat. She listened to my concerns and explained each step in great detail. The appointment went great and I booked not only my next cleaning for later this year, but also an appointment to discuss Invisalign, because this clinic does it all! I even grabbed a handful of business cards for my dental phobic friends. I highly recommend going here whether you are just looking for a new dentist or have some anxiety like myself.

Desert Ridge Dental is simply wonderful. I have gum issues and require more frequent cleanings and…read morecare. So, for the most part, my interactions revolve around dental hygienist visits/cleanings. Most of my dentist visits with the Dentist are super quick and basic. Over the years, I have felt like it can be very challenging to locate a great dental hygienist. Don't get me wrong, the reception staff are wonderful, and the Dentists are top notch, but what keeps me coming back is my hygienist. If your story is the same, boy have I got good news for you. Dillon is simply outstanding. I actually prefer him to most of my family members. He is thorough, gentle, and also has a smile on his face. I literally drive 30 mins just for their services, they are just plain excellent.

I've been a customer of Desert Ridge Dental for almost 2 years now I am very satisfied with the…read moreexquisite dental care that I received there. I would like to call special attention to my dental hygienist Jolene. We have developed a fantastic plan to get me all the dental care I really need. I'm almost 60 years old and want to keep my teeth for the rest of my life, thank you Desert Ridge Dental be well.

I went in for a replacement filling on a molar. I arrived early, so they treated me before my…read moreappointment time. AMAZING. Dr. Jason is a BOSS! He built the new molar snd made sure thst there were absolutely no interferences when I bite down. Perfect, top notch quality. He does great work, and he's a pleasant man. I made a corny joke by asking if the new filling came with a 10,000 meal warrantee. His reaction was priceless.

Had a very positive experience and have started regular everyday regimens due to my hygienist's…read moreconsiderate and edifying approach...the best ever!

I had a cleaning with Roberta and Dr. Scott - it was a really pleasant experience and I loved…read morespeaking with them! They educated me on my x-rays and explained things much better than other dentists I have seen. I felt really good going forward (I have had other dentists push procedures I was not comfortable with in the past). I came back the following week to have a couple fillings replaced that were bothering me. Tanisha was really sweet, and she and Dr. Reachi did an amazing job - I have had MANY fillings over the years and have never had such a painless shot. Fast and easy appointment, teeth feel great several days later. Definitely coming back next time!

I started with Dr. Reachi around 5 years ago and loved staff and hygienist. Since her retirement…read morethe quality of professionalism has gone downhill. The front desk person has major nasty attitude and is very inconsiderate. I left messages for both Dr. Scott and Dr. Bowers to call me about my concerns and neither took the time to call. Waste if my time to go so onto another one.

VERY unprofessional front desk staff. Today 8/25/25, my daughter's filling cracked and came off…read more Since we are from out of state, I looked up Dentists close to UNM. The office staff claimed they would call her back but did not do so, so I encouraged her to call again since they were likely busy. The front desk answered and placed her on hold, but they forgot to actually push the button so my daughter had to sit there and listen to the other staff and the front desk staff talk about her. They laughed that this was the third time she had called and made fun of her being from out of state. They agreed with each other to just tell her that the dentist had left and they said their goodbyes. When the front desk person returned to the phone and said the dentist had left, my daughter brought up the fact that she was not placed on hold and just heard their entire conversation. The staff member became very quiet, failed to apologize, simply mumbled something, and hung up. This is the worst unprofessional customer service I have been a part of experiencing. They showed no care or sympathy and were inappropriately disrespectful.

I have received excellent care at Dr. Coriz's office. Everyone is professional, concerned and…read morecaring. The hygienists are awesome, the office manager makes sure everything is ready and billing is done correctly. I recently had to have my two front teeth crowned and initially the color was off. Dr. Coriz and his team worked diligently to get things right and I am so appreciative.

What can I say??? I lucked out when I finally found this dentist office. Dr Lafferty has the…read morepersonal Gentle Touch I was looking for. I also got my teeth cleaned and X-ray by a very good oral hygienist Alliya. They are in the middle of a remodel but still able to function well. It's going to look great when it's all complete. I'm looking forward to seeing it all finished by my next appt. in 6 months.

My boyfriend and I stayed with Abq dentistry the whole time we lived in Albuquerque. Everyone (all…read morethe staff) was really pleasant, nice and helpful. Facility feels clean and organized. I felt like the quality of care of all the dental hygienist was very good, maybe one lacked a little bit of care but I only had her one time. Parking lot seems a bit tight, but I never had an issue parking quickly. Morning or afternoon. I would recommend :)

I was with them for over 5 years but recently the office looks dirty and old. Things aren't being…read morecleaned and replaced. I pay too much to go to a dump. Last time I was here I had a tooth ache but they couldn't tell me why. They did explain my bill in great detail and offered me an appointment a month away with a specialist, which I laughed at. I came back the following Monday to see the specialist, still in pain and I still wasn't given a direct answer. I was given another bill and they told me they didn't know what was causing the pain but I may need another crown for $1200. Weeks later and the pain has resolved and I save $1200. This seemed like a scam and I won't be back. No answers but sure provided me with bills and billed my insurance.

This place is a scam! They are in my network and billed my insurance. I paid them my share of the…read morebill and a year later they billed me again. They didn't send any documentation to the insurance and only contacted me after the dispute window has closed with my insurance. Now they are sending me to collections for not paying. They also will defer responsibility by saying the original charge was just an estimate. Do go to this place unless you want to be put through the wringer.

This is my second cleaning here and I got Kiara who did really good! She was gentle and fast. My…read moreteeth felt really clean after. She was sure to set me up with my next appointment and answered all my question about Invisalign. 10/10 thank you!!

I had a tooth pulled at Riverpoint Family Dentistry today. I went in yesterday with tooth pain and…read morethey fit me in today. The anesthesiologist Meryl was so gentle and I had very little pain getting the shot. Anna my assistant to Dr B held my hand and told me to breathe. When I was numb Dr B came in and had the area to be worked on prepped and began to extract the tooth. He took great care keeping the area clean and dry. He packed the area with new bone and tissue to plan for an implant as I have no chewing teeth on the left side. Dr B stitched the area up and prescribed a rinse to ward off infection and gave me antibiotics. Will see Dr B next week. The whole process was relatively painless and I was well taken care of by the staff. Best ever dentist and office.

After DECADES of going to this practice, I had cosmetic work on my moderate top tooth gap..after…read moreprocedure I could not floss the "gap", I forced the floss though the new gap/OCCLUSION and a piece of material broke from behind tooth and shredded the floss. I went back to address the issues, as Dr tended to correct errors, Dr. informed me "how" the 1st procedure should have allowed me to floss & flush saliva freely through the "new" ...start to end 2 pre visits: exam/mold+review mold; procedure, post adjustment procedure.

I just moved from Seattle to Albuquerque. My night guard appliance had chipped off a bit in the…read morefront and I was worried I might need a new one, which can be very expensive because it's not a simple generic night guard. My Seattle dentist (Dr. Cris Simmons) is one of the top TMJ specialists in the world. His wife/secretary (Anna) referred me to Dr. Sanchez. I called for an appointment and was offered a free half-hour consultation. I phoned back Anna and she said that's a very good sign. She said that if they wanted me to make an appointment for x-rays, run the other direction. Lol During the consultation, it was clear that Dr. Sanchez had years of advanced specialized training with TMJ. He inspected my appliance and said he can definitely make one that's comparable. But even though it's slightly chipped in the front, it won't affect the functionality or comfort so it's not worth wasting my money on a new one. His advice was to continue using it until there's more serious wear. I felt relieved to find a dentist in my new city who's honest AND a highly experienced expert with TMJ.