General Dentistry

Presbyterian Medical Services works collaboratively with community groups, school districts, local providers, hospitals and governments at every level. They develop programs and services that meet the needs of the people living within these communities. Their services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs. PMS operate approximately 100 programs in communities throughout the state. Many of the individuals served by Presbyterian Medical Services live at or below the federal poverty level.

AIDC is the Albuquerque Area's only IHS Urban dental clinic. AIDC treats the dental health of children, adults up to age 30, pregnant women, and adults in emergency care. The friendly and professional staff is excited to make AIDC the family's dental home. Services provided are preventive and routine dental services and exams, pregnant woman dental exams, braces (referral required), and same day emergency dental care.

Collins Dental provides services such as cleanings, crowns & bridges, dental enamel shaping , dental implants, dentures, evaluations and exams. They also provide gum lifts, laser treatment, nutritional counseling, reconstruction, restoration, root canals, teeth whitening, wisdom teeth extractions, and X-rays. Collins Dental specializes in cleanings, cosmetic dentistry, dental surgery, sedation dentistry, general dentistry, emergency care, medically compromised care, and oral surgery. Deep Blue Dental is the same dentist at a second location.

NM Community Dental is a general dentistry practice. They do exams and x-rays, cleaning, sealants, fillings, extractions, braces, whitening, bridges, crowns, root canals, dentures, and partials. They also offer services to low-income families through an income-based discount program. At New Mexico Community Dental a person may qualify for funding, or sliding fee discounts, based on income and family size. To apply for the program, they require that each individual meet certain income-based requirements, and will need to provide proof of eligibility every six months. They accept all dental insurances including Medicaid. If a person does not have dental insurance several financing options are available: pay-as-you-go, payment plans, or Care Credit for those that qualify.

Dental Care in Your Home has served New Mexicans since 2010. They are a nonprofit 501c3 organization and provide mobile dental services. Dental Examination services include topical fluoride treatment, dental cleanings, oral health screenings, and portable dental X-Rays. Patient-specific oral hygiene instruction include denture and partials cleanings, and dry mouth therapy. Palliative treatment services include silver nitrate application, temporary fillings, referral service, and care coordination. Corrective treatment and periodontics treatment services involve restorative fillings, simple tooth extractions, full or partial dentures, denture adjustments, and periodontics maintenance.

Many persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) receive dental care in their home communities. Some individuals have special dental needs and are seen at the DDSD Specialty Clinic which is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The clinic is staffed by Dr. Ray Lyons and Dr. Alicia Grady, experts at providing quality dental care for persons with disabilities. Them and their team of hygienists and dental assistants have training, experience and skills to meet the unique dental needs of their patients.

The American Dental Association (ADA) is an advocacy and educational organization promoting dental health.

Online Resources Include:

• Educational and career information for dental professionals
• Resources and materials for dental practices
• [https://www.ada.org/en/public-programs Information about dental health.
• [https://findadentist.ada.org/ Find a Dentist by location, name, or specialty.]