Affordable dental care in Albuquerque, NM

Low-cost dental clinics, dental school clinics, and sliding-scale options in Albuquerque — verified from official sources.

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At a glance: Albuquerque

Clinics listed
3
Sliding-scale fees
2 clinics
Adult Medicaid dental
New Mexico Medicaid (Centennial Care) covers comprehensive adult dental: exams, cleanings …

Affordable dental clinics

Community health center

First Nations Community HealthSource - Dental

5608 Zuni Rd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 Website ↗

What you'll pay verified

  • Sliding-scale fees — Discount fee programs available; bring current tax return or copies of two pay stubs to apply - exact fees not published ✓

Medicaid: Accepts Medicaid and Medicare - bring your insurance cards to your first visit

Phone
(505) 262-6547
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 8am-12pm
Eligibility
FQHC (Title V urban Indian health program); serves everyone regardless of background; sliding scale based on income; free for eligible Native Americans (CIB)

Official source: www.fnch.org

Dental school clinic

UNM Student-Run Dental Clinic (Division of Dental Hygiene)

Novitski Hall, Albuquerque, NM

What you'll pay verified

  • Cleaning — $30 before insurance (student discount rate for cleanings) ✓
Phone
(505) 925-4031
Eligibility
Open to all ages and backgrounds; affordable preventive care provided by UNM dental hygiene students under licensed faculty supervision; discounted rates (e.g., $30 cleaning for students)

Conditions treated

  • Cleanings ✓
  • Deep cleanings ✓
  • X-rays ✓
  • Dental sealants ✓
  • Preventative dental care ✓

Official source: hscnews.unm.edu

Community health center

First Choice Community Healthcare - South Valley Dental

2001 Centro Familiar SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105 Website ↗

What you'll pay

Pricing not published — call for sliding-scale details.

Medicaid: Accepts Medicaid as well as most dental insurance plans

Phone
(505) 873-7423
Hours
Dental: Mon-Fri 7am-5pm
Eligibility
FQHC; open to all; same-day appointments for dental emergencies; accepts Medicaid and most dental insurance; affordable payment options available

Conditions treated

  • Emergency dental care ✓
  • Comprehensive exams and X-rays ✓
  • Cleanings ✓
  • Fillings ✓
  • Extractions ✓
  • Crowns, bridges, dentures ✓

Official source: www.fcch.com

NM Medicaid dental coverage

New Mexico Medicaid (Centennial Care) covers comprehensive adult dental: exams, cleanings (2x/year), fluoride, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns, and dentures (some services need prior authorization). Children get comprehensive coverage.

Emergency dental care

First Choice Community Healthcare offers same-day appointments for dental emergencies: (505) 873-7423. For a life-threatening dental emergency go to the nearest ER.

More ways to save

First Choice Community Healthcare provides dental care at three locations across the Albuquerque area - see fcch.com/locations-hours for all dental sites.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I get cheap dental care in Albuquerque, NM?
3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including First Nations Community HealthSource - Dental, UNM Student-Run Dental Clinic (Division of Dental Hygiene), First Choice Community Healthcare - South Valley Dental. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does NM Medicaid cover dental for adults?
New Mexico Medicaid (Centennial Care) covers comprehensive adult dental: exams, cleanings (2x/year), fluoride, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns, and dentures (some services need prior authorization). Children get comprehensive coverage.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Albuquerque?
First Choice Community Healthcare offers same-day appointments for dental emergencies: (505) 873-7423. For a life-threatening dental emergency go to the nearest ER.

Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.