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

Went here and the dentists and staff were really nice and ready to help. I liked Dr. Gonzalez…read more Staff nice as well. Also is Cosmetic Dentistry of New Mexico. Recommend!

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.

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.

ABQ Dentists consistently provides excellent care. The offices are clean. Staff are friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. I love the early appointment availability. My teeth look great.

Burned bad! I needed a new dentist, or so I thought…read more went to Tijeras location. Had X-rays and cleaning. Knew I needed a crown my last dentist had said. Yep, Gaylina Reachi found it did, then added two other back teeth needing crowns. She did not show me the X-rays which every dentist had always done. Very unprofessional I felt. I went back to my old dentist who had taken X-rays recently. He did the one crown he'd noticed. I ask about the other two crowns Gaylina Reachi said I needed. No crowns needed on those teeth he said. For dentists to prescribe unneeded dental work is a practice that is wrong, fraud dentistry and harms patients oral health and essentially steals their money. It is morally wrong in every way. Office policy is that it is the patients responsibilty to know their dental coverge, not the dentist. I feel All parties must work together to reach a satisfactory outcome. I will never cross the threshold of their doorway and happily spread my experience.

I had a great visit. Everyone was in such a good mood and made me feel super comfortable…read more I was there for a routine cleaning and x-rays. After checking in, Alyssa took me to this upright machine to do X-rays. Then we went back for cleaning and more traditional x-rays. The view was really nice, a fountain running in the outdoor space you can see from the chair. Alyssa was great, I'm newer to Albuquerque so she was giving me tons of food recommendations, which I loved! The dentist came in for a few moments noted a tooth to watch and left. Given that I didn't have much going on, it was a super smooth appointment. Guardian insurance paid for everything. Definitely enjoyed my visit.

I went to get established with a new dentist so xrays were taken. The hygienist was great. The…read moredentist ordered a Cone xray and I never heard of it so it was explained to me that the dentist ( I hadn't seen yet) wanted to get a better picture and my insurance would cover or I wouldn't be charged). I met with Dr Alyssa Candelaria and we had a discussion about my xrays and that she was referring me to a Dr Sparks, a periodontist. I do not have periodontal disease although my last dentist insisted on deep cleanings. I have an extensive upper bridge covering 9 teeth connected. It is beautiful and cost a fortune. She told me that a back tooth under the bridge had the beginning of an abscess and another was broken and infected. So her referral was for implants, bridge replacement and a totally unnecessary implant on a perfectly good lower molar. Dr Sparks does not take insurance and his consultation fee is $400-$500 alone. The implants would probably range around $30,000 with a bridge replacement so it's a $40k-50k expense. I'm 71 and on SS so how ridiculous is that. Found a periodontist who takes my insurance and luckily got a quick appointment. I do not have periodontal disease, there is no abscess or infection and completely unnecessary to remove anything. On top of that my insurance was billed for a complete dental exam! She never even looked in my mouth. UNETHICAL! I guess it's also medicare fraud since my humana plan is medicare advantage. BEWARE!! And don't let anyone there scare you or try to talk you into anything. Get a second opinion. Go to Copper Canyon family dentistry. Ethical and takes insurance.

Dr Lee is caring and patient. He explains everything in detail and makes sure that your questions…read moreare answered. He is so gentle when he works on you and you can't even feel the injections. My husband and I both go to him and are very happy with his professional demeanor. His staff is knowledgeable, professional and always accommodating.

From the owner: All Your Dental Needs Locally…read more Lee Fook Choon DDS is a Dentist facility at 2017 San Mateo Boulevard Northeast in Albuquerque, NM. He is trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases of the gum, teeth, and jaw. Please call Lee Fook Choon DDS to schedule an appointment today!

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.

I had a tooth that was bugging be as it felt like I had something stuck but nothing there. I called…read moreand they got me right in for the next morning. Turns out part of a filling came out from a root canal I had 4 months ago. Dentist(Elizabeth) also the boss at this practice. She said I need a crown which is about $1500 out of pocket which I don't have at the moment. I asked for it to be filled so she filled it and wanted to send me on my way. I told another lady(Daniela), that was nice enough to polish the filling as to not hit the bottom teeth. Elizabeth I guess a "matter of fact) type which may be mistaken for not being very nice to folks. It's a bit off putting especially considering the rest of the staff is very nice. End of the day, Holly(office staff) was great and got me the paperwork & will let me know when the estimate comes back from the insurance company.

They are always so welcoming and supportive. Amazing people work here! They are so good to my…read moredaughter every time we go in.

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!

Precision took over the practice of Daniel DeFazio. Immediately, everything changed for the worse:…read more1. Suddenly marketing materials EVERYWHERE. Sleep apnea? Skin treatments? Whitening? Med Spa? It hits you in the face when you walk in. How about just dentistry? 2. My first experience they used some sort of plaque laser that I later was charged for because it wasn't covered. I had never heard of this treatment before, and I'm not entirely sure it's of significant value. 3. I was told that I needed to have a 360 scan of my mouth or head for today's appointment - that it's a requirement of the doctor to provide care. This scan is only 50% covered by most insurance, including mine, resulting in a $100+ out of pocket bill. 4. This is the same practice that billed me for a bunch of DeFazio's work when HE was my dentist. I told them I'm NEVER going to pay those invoices. Long story short: They have quality dentists and hygienists, but the business is a money-grubbing enterprise that will stop at nothing to sell you additional services, many of which have nothing to do with dentistry. I found it extremely off-putting. I just want a dentist to make sure my teeth are healthy. I don't want all that crap. He's going to get $0 from me from now on.

I've been going to Dr. Steichen for about 1 year now. He and his team have been working to fix my…read morebite. Long story short, a dentist in Alaska made me a bridge that didn't fit, that he modeled off of another bridge that didn't fit either, so my bite was very badly off, and of course, having an uneven bite like that can ruin ALL of your teeth in no time. Dr. Steichen and his team have been working to fix by bite, my bridge, and the ruined teeth, and now it is SO MUCH BETTER. Thanks to Dr. Steichen, I will be able to keep my all my teeth! This guy is a true professional and is extremely good at what he does. He took me right in without any hesitation, even though the other doctor(s) made the mess. I have learned the hard way that a bite fix takes a HIGHLY SKILLED dentist and team to get it right and these are the guys! They are very patient, precise and meticulous in everything they do, plus they are caring. They also utilize digital computer dentistry, and other techniques that I didn't see other dentists using, and they reexamine your teeth with the latest (safe) computer equipment to find the problem, to verify what you say is the problem, so they will get it right! I would highly recommend them, they are masters at what they do. His dental hygienists are also excellent and they are the very best as well! ( I currently also work in the medical field.) Now I realize that if I had gone to Dr. Steichen in the first place, I would have not only saved bundles of money, but I wouldn't have been so miserable for so long! My goal is to keep all of my teeth. I was born with beautiful teeth, but it also takes a good dentist to keep all of your teeth under such circumstances. Thank God for Dr. Steichen and his team, I don't know what I would have done without them. Dr. Steichen is a totally talented Godsend! :) Dr. Steichen is my forever dentist now. :)