Dentistry | Care Services | UNM Health System | Albuquerque, New ...
Dentistry • Albuquerque, NM • Since 2007 • 2 locations (Camino de Salud Clinic and Yale Clinic) locations
About
Summary: UNM Medical Group, Inc. is a nonprofit faculty practice plan within the UNM Health System, based in Albuquerque, NM, with 3 U.S. offices. It provides primary and specialty medical services, patient care, and billing/financial assistance, employing about 172 staff and reporting $14.2M in annual revenue. The group emphasizes high-quality, compassionate care, community engagement, and advanced facilities and technologies. Notably, Care Dental Clinic within UNM Medical Group was named Clinic of the Year for 2025 by ASPIRE. Primary contact options include multiple listed phone numbers. Relevant to Dentistry and Care Services in Albuquerque, NM, under the UNM Health System umbrella.
Clinic Type
Dentistry
Address
UNM Dental Clinic, 1801 Camino de Salud NE, Suite 1200, Albuquerque, NM 87102; UNM Special Care Dental Clinic, 900 Yale Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone
505-925-4031
hsc-communications@salud.unm.edu
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (UNM Dental Clinic); hours may vary by location
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
UNMCare not accepted
Unspecified payment options on site, Pay by statement (online/image pay), billing/insurance charge masters information available on site, insurance payments accepted per plan
Languages Spoken
Pricing
FAQs
Do you accept Medicaid?
Medicaid accepted; UNMCare is not accepted.
What services are provided?
Cosmetic, implant, sedation dentistry, oral surgery, teeth whitening, and more.
What services are available at UNM Dental?
Cosmetic, implant and sedation dentistry, as well as oral surgery and teeth whitening.
Who provides the care?
Services are provided by dental school graduates overseen by experienced dental faculty, including care for medically complex patients.
Who can be treated?
All patients of all ages; appointment availability varies by location.
How to schedule/where to call?
Make an appointment by calling 505-925-4031.
Where are the clinics located?
UNM Dental Clinic: 1801 Camino de Salud NE, Suite 1200, Albuquerque, NM 87102. UNM Special Care Dental Clinic: 900 Yale Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- DentistryExcellence (aggregating data): 2.9/5 stars (17 reviews (on one platform))
- DentaScore: 3.0/5 stars (72 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional and gentle staff/interns
- High-quality care once seen
- Important resource for low-income and Medicaid patients
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments
- Frequent appointment cancellations and rescheduling
- Communication issues regarding billing and insurance coverage
- Administrative disorganization
"Great hygienists & excellent interns. Very gentle and professional! I highly recommend this dental facility! A+++...It takes forever to get an appointment but once you get in, its easy to get service & care. It's worth it."
— DentistryExcellence review"Just awful. I've set multiple appointments to have a routine oral procedure done, only for the clinic to unexpectedly cancel or reschedule me at the last minute. Disorganized, chaotic, unprofessional."
— DentaScore reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- UNM Special Care Dental Clinic Opens to Transform Access for Patients With Disabilities - Well Street Media — Oct 15, 2025
- UNM Dental Hygiene Program offers affordable care and student training opportunities - New Mexico Sun — Mar 25, 2026
- Oral Health & Overall Wellness: UNM Dental Hygiene Program - News Usa Today — Mar 18, 2026
- New Mexico's first dental school opens wide in Albuquerque | New Mexico Metro — Mar 31, 2026
- Touro College of Dental Medicine Announces “Touro Dental Health Kids” to Expand Pediatric Care in New Mexico | Cibola Citizen — May 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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