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!

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

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.

This office is amazing. Not only are the staff incredibly friendly and helpful (even doing battle…read morewith my awful insurance company on my behalf) I never wait more than ten minutes for my appointment. Dr. Wall is patient and kind, but also clearly up to date on the latest evidence based dentistry theory and techniques. I always feel like I'm in good hands, and since I've been seeing him, my mouth is measurably healthier. For anyone with anxiety about going to the dentist, this should be your place.

This review is a long time coming. My dentist retired in 2018 and I went to Byron Wall because one…read moreof his specialties was TMJ. I had 5 abfractions, where a small piece of the tooth has broken loose due to clenching. Wall was going to fill the abfractions, but also wanted to grind my teeth to fix the clenching. I was told, "I just do a very minimal grinding, about the width of a hair, and it can make a huge difference, this allows the jaw to relax, and then you won't clench and cause more abfractions. " I agreed to only have the abfractions filled, and to wait on the grinding, but I was told that I would have to sign a release that if they did not do the grinding, then the fillings might fall out, and they would not be responsible. The fillings were horrible, big globs of material that were very rough and jagged. There was no way to floss as it would get tangled in the jagged filling material. And because of the grinding he did, now I was scrapping my teeth on one side of my mouth. I returned several times, and each time he said that more griding was needed. He tried to sand down the excess material on the fillings, but this was impossible to get smooth. Neither process worked. I had difficulty getting through to Byron Wall, he is very busy, and it is difficult to get him to listen. The clenching was worse, now I had pain radiating to my eye and head. When I chew on the right side, my teeth scrape tother on the left side. Then I was told, "Sometimes it takes up to a year of grinding to get things to be right." I spent $2,411 with Byron Wall. Now I had to find a TMJ specialist to fix the new problem created by Wall where I scrape on one side when I eat. And to fix the horrible fillings he put in. I asked for a refund. Byron Wall refused. In a letter he said that he had recommended crowns and that I had refused. Crowns for what? Crowns were never discusssed. He said he performed all that I had asked him to do. I left Byron Wall and became extra cautious. I met with these dentists: Alicia Abeyta, Greg Sanchez, David Willoughby, Wayne Luco, and Robert Supple. Everyone of these dentists said the fillings done by Wall would all have to be removed and redone. They could not understand why he would put such big globs on my teeth-- Willoughby said that one of the globs was like a cave--a place for a cavity to start. Robert Supple said that he can fix the clenching and hopefully the chewing problem created by Wall. He said that grinding the teeth before getting the jaw aligned and stable is backwards. I said that one of the reasons I went to Byron Wall is that he was named Dentist of the Year. One of these five dentists said, "Unfortunately people put value to that when a dentist can pay to be dentist of the year." It has taken a very long time to recover from the work of Byron Wall. I would have given zero stars if that were available. David Willoughby removed and re-filled all of the five fillings done by Wall. Willoughby said the standard is, "smooth as glass" and that's what Willoughby did. Robert Supple was fabulous had helped me tremendously with the clenching and scrapping one one side created by Wall.

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.

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!!

We checked in and waited for over 45 minutes without being acknowledged Or spoken to , to let us…read moreknow there is a delay ! My wife finally asked them to see how much longer it would be as my apt , by the way my very 1st apt trying to go there off a referral recommendation was scheduled at 10:40am and here we are at 11:15 never even acknowledged . Then a lady most likely the office manager said yeah sorry there is a delay it's going to be another 20 maybe 30 minutes before we may get called in Although there were several patients that got there after us that were pulled in , so not sure what the problem is but what a waste of time We won't be going back there, to not even be acknowledged until 40 minutes after our appt was probably the worst professional customer service I have ever had and it's really unfortunate as I am in a lot of pain. If you are a new patient and your in pain I would not recommend going there as you will not even be acknowledged even when they are overstaffed in the office there was over 4 ladies sitting upfront and not 1 had the decency to inform us . Usually you would thing around the 15 minute mark you would be acknowledged For sure by the 20 minute mark after a past due appt time then to go into the 45 minute mark and finally asking about how much longer it will be to have another lady with 0 care for patients time and 0 empathy about the fact you schedule us in at 10 :40 and then don't even say anything is incredible rude and totally unacceptable as a place that is suppose to care about a patient and thier health and feelings ! Anyways I'm out and I dont recommend this place to anyone

by far the best dental team and doctor i have ever had. the entire staff is phenomenal, kind, and…read morecaring-Dr LoPour puts so much care into his patients. I recommend anyone to this office.

Best dental experience ever! I usually get anxious about…read moredental work, but this visit completely changed that. From the moment I checked in, the staff was incredibly kind, welcoming, and reassuring. Dr. Lopur was amazing--so gentle, patient, and constantly checking in to make sure I was doing okay throughout the entire procedure. I felt genuinely cared for every step of the way. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience! If I could give more than five stars, I would; this team is a 10 out of 10!

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.

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.

Quality care, kind staff, Dr Steve is a great dentist that gives options for work to be done…read more Always on time and appointments are not difficult to get, sometimes‍

I am going through a rough patch which includes two teeth I've likely pulverized due to grinding…read more Dr. Ollason got me in at 4:00 the afternoon before Thanksgiving. He was careful and thoughtful as we talked through the situation, looked at the films and came up with a plan of action which includes replacing one crown and closing a large gap next week. He also addressed an infection that may be brewing and showed me how to manage a gum pocket until my next appointment. Dr. Ollason also has a great team in place and everyone is efficient and very competent.

I was visiting Albuquerque, had some horrible dental work done that failed. The pain was horrific,…read moreno one in town could see me. Thankfully this place was open and available to take me in. Courtesy and empathy were outstanding, I was being taken care of before I had a chance to even show my insurance card. Outstanding service, will never go anywhere else

My problem is not one of the dental associates introduced themselves I j had to ask their names …read more Of course the dentist did ! In the area for work needed a check up & cleaning I knew there might a problem & it was evident . I think Dr Ku is very efficient & professional. Needed a crown & some other minor work . Would I return yes !!

I received exceptional care and had a great experience at this office with Dr. NORBY and staff!read more

I Implant and new…read morecrown The care quality is exceptional. Team is very professional and very friendly. Go for a consult to get an estimate of the cost. There are afterwords no surprises . You can get a payment plan. Happy customer