Top 5 Independent Dental Implant Practices in Albuquerque (2026)
Ranked from Google ratings and review volume across 44 independent dental implant practices in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. Chains and dental service organizations are excluded. Placement cannot be bought.
Albuquerque has 52 active dental implant practices in the Dental Implant Directory, 46 of them independent of any chain or dental service organization. 44 of those independents met the review threshold for this list, and their average Google rating is 4.79. The 5 practices below hold 3,640 Google reviews between them at an average rating of 5.00, and 4 of the 5 list financing for implant treatment. Across New Mexico, our cost estimator puts a single dental implant at about $1,939 and All-on-4 full-arch treatment at about $27,452.
The 5 awarded practices in Albuquerque, listed alphabetically
Chamisa Hills Family And Cosmetic Dentistry
5.0384 Google reviews
Chamisa Hills Family And Cosmetic Dentistry is a family dental practice in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, offering restorations that include dental implants and fixed bridges. The practice's dentist is John J. Candelaria, DDS. The practice lists financing options for implant treatment. Google reviewers rate it 5.0 across 384 reviews.
“My son is 17 and had a snowboarding accident, Dr Alyssa was recommended by our dentist and we are so thankful she was. The moment we walked in the door we felt comfortable and welcome.”
Fife Dental Care
5.0615 Google reviews
Fife Dental Care is a general dentistry practice in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, offering a full range of services for patients of all ages, including dental implants, implant-supported dentures, and All-on-4 and full-arch treatment. The practice's clinical team includes Dr. Steven Fife, who completed his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Davis and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of the. The practice lists financing options for implant treatment. Google reviewers rate it 5.0 across 615 reviews.
“Fife dental office is my normal dentist. I had a toothache and called them on Monday morning… They were able to get me in, triage me, and treat me by Monday afternoon!”
New Mexico Smile Center
5.0785 Google reviews
New Mexico Smile Center is a general and restorative dental practice in the Bear Canyon Professional Center on Montgomery Boulevard Northeast in Albuquerque, serving patients throughout Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and the East Mountains. Dr. Steven L. Ollason, DDS, is the dentist associated with dental implant treatment at this Albuquerque location. The practice lists financing options for implant treatment. Google reviewers rate it 5.0 across 785 reviews.
“Dr. Steve and his staff were wonderful! As a new patient, I came in with a cracked tooth and left under 2 hours with a crown that was fast, painless and easy.”
Platinum Care Dental
5.0355 Google reviews
Platinum Care Dental is a family owned dental office located on McMahon Boulevard Northwest in Albuquerque, serving patients throughout the Westside, Corrales, and Rio Rancho areas. Dr. Louis R. Rivera, DDS, has practiced dentistry in Albuquerque since 1984 and founded the practice now known as Platinum Care Dental. The practice lists financing options for implant treatment. Google reviewers rate it 5.0 across 355 reviews.
“By far the best dentist practice I've ever gone to! Dr. Romo and Dr. Rivera are the most caring and knowledgeable dentists I've had. Thank you to all the staff for making this place what it is!”
Rio Grande Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center
5.01,501 Google reviews
Rio Grande Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center is located on Louisiana Boulevard Northeast in Albuquerque, near the intersection of Paseo Del Norte and Louisiana Boulevard. Dr. Drew Steel is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Rio Grande Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center. Google reviewers rate it 5.0 across 1,501 reviews.
“So happy with Dr. steel and his team! Such a better outcome than expected. Caring follow up calls and advice. Grateful my dentist sent me here. Highly recommend to anyone needing oral surgery.”
What the numbers show
- Winners' reviews
- 3,640
- Winners' avg rating
- 5.00
- Review range
- 355–1,501
- List financing
- 4 of 5
Typical New Mexico pricing from our cost estimator: about $1,939 for a single implant and about $27,452 for All-on-4 full-arch treatment. Estimate your cost.
How this list was ranked
We started with the 52 active dental implant practices in our directory within the Albuquerque metro area, defined by distance from the metro's principal city. We removed 6 locations that belong to national or regional dental service organizations or chain brands, leaving 46 independent practices.
Of those, 44 had a public Google rating with at least 20 reviews. Each was scored on its Google rating weighted by review volume, so a 5.0 across hundreds of reviews ranks above a 5.0 across a few dozen. The average rating among eligible practices here is 4.79.
Ratings and review counts are as of October 2026. The list is published once a year and is not affected by paid listings. Practices cannot pay to be included.
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Questions about this list
- How were the Top 5 practices in Albuquerque chosen?
- We started with every active dental implant practice within the Albuquerque metro area in our directory, removed chains and dental service organizations, and kept practices with a Google rating and at least 20 Google reviews. Each practice was scored on its rating weighted by review volume, so a 5.0 across 900 reviews ranks above a 5.0 across 40. The 5 highest scores make the list, which is shown in alphabetical order.
- What counts as an independent practice?
- A practice that is not part of a national or regional dental service organization (DSO) or a multi-market chain brand. Single-location practices and locally owned groups qualify. Chains are excluded because this award is meant to recognize independently owned implant practices.
- Can a practice pay to be on this list?
- No. Placement is based only on public Google ratings and review counts. Practices cannot pay to be included, and paid directory listings do not affect the ranking.
- How often is the list updated?
- Once a year. This is the 2026 list. Each year's list is ranked from the data available at the time it is published and stays as a record of that year.