7 Best Dental Assistant Programs In Albuquerque, NM (2022 Updated)

I highly recommend Pima Medical Institute for anyone that wants to succeed in the field of radiography. The instructors are very knowledgeable, friendly, and well respected in their profession, and the clinical and program directors are very helpful and are always there for you every step of the way. What sets Pima apart from other radiography programs, is that the students have the opportunity to gain clinical experience in special modalities, and they will even assist with job placement! Pima Medical Institute definitely sets the standards for quality education!Jennifer Mirabal

Hello, graduate of the Class of 2022 Dental hygiene program here. As we were starting the program the covid shut down happened. The instructors and program director where very attentive to how they could make the program work. As much as we were adapting to school online, so were they. I personally felt the support from all instructors. As per clinic, I feel my skills evolved every semester and we are challenged to push ourselves more. I am grateful and able to practice what I learned in school at my office. I love my career and would definitely recommend it.Daisy Rodriguez

I went through the LPN program last year in the height of Covid. It was challenging but the support from the teachers was great! They did their absolute best trying to figure things out and help us figure things out as well. This program is very hard work but the amount of effort you as a student, shows in your personal outcome. Special thanks to Mrs. Vigil, she gave me such confidence in myself as a nurse and my own abilities, truly an amazing human. Pima is in good hands.Allycia Wade

I’ve attended Carrington College in Albuquerque for three programs! I started with Medical Assisting, which, after completing, was helped with externship placement, getting my certification, and job placement. After graduation from Medical Assisting, I went right into the Associates in Health Studies program and after graduating from that program, entered Medical Coding and Billing…… which, at the time of writing this, I have successfully completed and have just ordered my cap and gown for graduation!! After this, my last program will be the nursing program! Carrington has been absolutely instrumental in not only providing me with a solid education in healthcare, but also taught me the importance of professionalism, showing up early every day no matter what, the all-important resume writing, job interview techniques along with placement, and preparing me to take my certification tests in each program. During each course of study at Carrington, I learned just how vital certification actually is to our careers! Samantha guided me through the externship process after classes and was available for any questions, and words of encouragement along the way to completion! Paul in Financial Aid, was a sweetheart who walked me through the financial portion of all three of my programs! Bonnie Nolen directs programs with a great enthusiasm for furthering one’s education, and was always available for any questions, concerns, or just a much needed pep talk that kept me focused through my program! Bonnie knew quite well the many issues that can arise for those of us switching careers and returning to school! Thank you Carrington for giving me an amazing and wonderful experience! I highly recommend!R G

Carrington College in Albuquerque is the best! The staff is amazing, from ms. Terry always having the front smelling wonderful, along with a pleasant greeting/farewell each morning. To Ms. Bonnie checking up on you in class and sharing her stories. To Sonia and Kimberly working hard to demonstrate what professionalism looks like, scheduling mock interviews and getting us ready for externship. Of course saving the best for last, Ms.Ash is the absolute best Medical Assistant instructor! If you believe in yourself and put in the work she will teach you so much. The hands on experience and all the staffs hard work gets you ready for the real world workforce & I am so thankful I picked Tuesday & Thursday morning class. Choosing Carrington College to become a Medical Assistant was the best choice I could make.Brandy Ruiz-Cervantes

Carrington College Albuquerque is the best place to go if you are looking for support to get you through your program. I got support from everyone on campus, from the Administrative Assistant Mrs. Terry, to my Program Director Mrs. Bonnie. I have had the pleasure of having an amazing instructor, Mrs.Ash, who believed in me from the beginning and I achieved more than I thought I would when I first started. Having the hands on experience in the classroom really helps you when you are out on the job. I have learned so much from the Carrington College staff and I know I can always count on them when I need a helping hand.Wynona Duboise

New Mexico Institute of Dental Assisting was one of the best choices I have made toward my education, the program was great and taught me everything I know in the dental field today! I started knowing nothing about the dental field; I am now very comfortable at what I do from basic cleanings all the way to the most intense procedures. The Teacher Mrs. Peggy was also great she gives a lot of one on one time throughout the course and helps you every step of the way, after completing the course she even helped me with my externship and getting a job! I would very much recommend New Mexico Institute of Dental Assisting to anyone who is interested in a career in the dental field.Nich Ortega

Such an amazing program! If you're serious about starting in the dental field, New Mexico institute is a great place to start! The accelerated program is great for a busy schedule and offers all of the necessary knowledge to accelerate in the field. Ms. Beatty is very knowledgeable and will be with you every step of the process, from class work and exams to clinical hours and job placement. I couldn't thank her enough for all the help! Thanks to you I am a lead assistant for my dentist and have been certified to work on the hospital! Thanks again Ms. Beatty!Kymberleigh Noonen

I could not be more happy with my experience at New Mexico Institute of Dental Assisting. The school is a calm area thats easy to learn in and very hands on being that the school is above a dental office. My favorite part of the school is the teacher Peggy Beatty! She was always willing to help, from staying late to answering calls/texts any day off the week. Peggy made a great program thats was fun and easier to learn. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone!Kanisha Vogel

Best dental assisting school in New Mexico! Very affordable, hands on training with real patients, weekend and night classes, shorter curriculum, and they even have classes for orthodontics, office managing, and other dental specialties. This is THE premiere dental school in New Mexico!Jonah Foutz

Best School out there my instructor B really prepared my class to pass all the exams. Offered hands on experience to get a better feel on what to expect in the field. Open communication and follow through with job placement and state board. Loved my School!Briannalysia G

Great place to learn a new career. Fun and very informative. Dr. Foutz is a great instructor with such a fantastic knowledge of the industry and career field. This school rocks!!!!Alexis Ford

Was quick and efficient . Was done with school and in a dental office in less than a year. The hands on learning really helped in what to expect in the everyday dental life.Deena Davis