New Mexico Community Dental: NMCD
Dentistry • Albuquerque, NM
About
New Mexico Community Dental (NMCD) in Albuquerque - What it is: A medical/dental practice offering general dentistry, exams, and X-rays with a focus on affordable care for patients with or without insurance. - Mission: Provide quality dental health to everyone, regardless of income or insurance status; flexible payment plans available. - Location: Headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, with two offices at 2116 Hinkle St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102 (both listings refer to the same location). - Contact: Phone 505-843-7493. - Website: nmcommunitydental.com - Key details: Small practice (about 12 employees); notable emphasis on affordability and accessibility; serves patients in the United States, primarily around Albuquerque. Top services include general dentistry, routine exams, and X-rays.
Clinic Type
Dentistry
Address
2116 Hinkle St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone
505.843.7493
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Opening Hours
Monday–Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; Saturday–Sunday Closed
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Insurance information available on site; discounts and payment plans offered.
Flexible payment plans, Payment options upfront, Finance options without credit checks, as mentioned: payment options up-front, without credit checks
Financing: No-credit-check payment plans; Payment plans upfront assistance
Languages Spoken
Pricing
Current Offers
$55 Exam and X-Rays — $55
$3,750 Braces — $3,750
FAQs
Do you offer payment plans without insurance?
Yes, flexible payment plans without credit checks are available.
What is the price for an exam and X-rays?
$55 Exam and X-Rays
Commitments
Social Media
Photos
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- The Dental Healers: 4.2/5 stars (301 reviews)
Patients praise
- friendly and welcoming staff in some instances
- community-oriented approach with personalized care
- efforts to provide affordable, budget-friendly care for low-income families
- accessible location
Common complaints
- reports of sudden office closures without notice impacting patient care and records
- challenges with appointment scheduling and communication with staff
- concerns regarding lack of efficiency and professionalism from administrative staff
"Complete lacking of efficiency and professionalism with the staff. The dentist herself was very nice though."
— Yelp"Several visitors expressed frustration over sudden closures without prior notice, especially concerning long-term patient records and ongoing treatments."
— WhereeSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- New Dental Clinic Brings Smiles to Albuquerque | Touro College of Dental Medicine | Touro University — Oct 10, 2025
- New Mexico's first dental school opens wide in Albuquerque | Local News | santafenewmexican.com — Mar 31, 2026
- Touro Dental College helping fill gap left in patient care in New Mexico — Dec 5, 2025
- New Mexico dental college launches program to improve access to care for children - KOB.com — Jun 3, 2026
- Touro College of Dental Medicine Opens New Mexico’s First Undergraduate Dental Clinical Training Facility | 96.3 KKOB — Sep 16, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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