About
- Our Philosophy.
- Are you looking for a dental home?
- Our patients are like family.
- We want to be your dental advocates.
- Haven’t been to the dentist in a while?
Academy Dental Care is consistently rated as Albuquerque’s Top Dentist due to our knowledgeable dentists, friendly staff, and state-of-the-art dental office. Dr. Gonzales, Dr. Gallagher, Dr. Krohnfeldt, Dr. Wall, and our team of dental professionals are excited to help you achieve excellent oral health and a radiant smile! The team at Academy Dental Care has been reviewed as the best dental office in Albuquerque The Magazine, and we also have over 1700 online reviews that our patients have shared with the online community—our patients are raving fans!
Are you looking for a dental home?
If you’re looking for a dental office where you feel at home, then look no further than Academy Dental Care, where we take care of more than just teeth – we take care of you! Our excellent team is what truly sets us apart from other dental offices in the Albuquerque community. Each and every member of our staff is a highly skilled professional who helps to create a comfortable environment where people enjoy coming to see us.
We strive to get to know our patients and really listen to them so we can understand their priorities. It’s also important that we educate our patients so they can make decisions for their own dental health. At Academy Dental Care, it’s our goal to create lifelong relationships to ensure our patients always receive the best dental care. We have many loyal patients who have been with us for years!
Our patients are like family
When you’re here at our office, you are family—and we really mean that. If you think about what you do for family, there are couple of things that differentiate them from just being friends or acquaintances. There is a particular kind of comfort and support that comes from people deeply caring about each other as family.
Whether it’s making sure we address all of your concerns at the appointment, answering questions you might have about your dental health, or even just checking in to make sure you are comfortable during your visit, we want to make sure you always feel relaxed and have a pleasant experience at our office. Our patients enjoy coffee and bottled water in the lobby, pillows and blankets during procedures, and even a massager. Should a patient need to be given anesthetic treatment, a massager can make the experience much more comfortable.
We want to be your dental advocates
We are passionate about partnering with our patients to help them stay on track with their dental health goals. At Academy Dental Care, we will always encourage you and support you in your oral health. We keep your best interests in mind, and will always want only the best for you. Our dentists and hygienists tailor your dental plans for you and your family with personalized attention and care.
When you have a team that cares about you, you will find that we can anticipate that you might have additional questions, are fearful of the unknown, or had previous experiences that make you feel anxious. We think it is very important that you feel comfortable as a guest here in our office, and whether that is taking the time to answer your questions, discussing the things that are important to you about your oral health, or to just getting to know each other better, we want to make sure you feel comfortable and can feel free to talk to us about anything.
We know your time is valuable and it is our culture to be as available as possible for patients. Have you ever had to wait to be seen for an appointment? We schedule our patients so that you can be assured that your appointments are on time! We know you’re busy, and we value your time just like you do. We’re open on Fridays and provide weekend emergency treatment as a courtesy to our valued patients. We also offer family scheduling so you and your children can all have appointments at the same time, and for our patients that travel from out of town, we can see you and your spouse at the same time as well. Please give our office a call so we can work together to help you achieve a beautiful, healthy smile!
Haven’t been to the dentist in a while?
Would you like to find an office that makes dental visits easy? At Academy Dental Care, we take a different approach to dentistry. Our goal is to understand what is important to you, and what your dental goals are. Most patients share stories about how they have always been told what to do when they see a medical or dental provider, rather than being in an environment where they can collaborate with their doctor on their plan for treatment based on their current situation. We always diagnose conditions that we see in our patients’ health, and we understand that everyone’s situation, budget, and timeline can be different. It’s our job to share what options are available for treatment and be advocates for our patients’ dental goals. We don’t judge our patients based on their dental conditions or length of time it has been since you have last seen a dentist; we are here to get you back on track and to help you maintain your dental health. Don’t be surprised if you get calls directly from our doctors, that is the level of care that our patients receive at Academy Dental Care!

Dr. Chelsea Gonzales
DENTIST
I am committed to providing high-quality dental care based on the foundation of honesty. Honesty guides me at all times because patients like you trust me with your health. I go home each day feeling good about what I do.
My daily inspiration is helping you believe in your health. It is a reward to help you achieve a comfortable and confident smile. I am just a catalyst, but you are the one who takes ownership, invests in, and maintains your oral health. I am so fortunate to be part of the process.
Dr. Charles Gallagher
DENTIST
I love practicing dentistry, not only because of the amazing relationships I have with my patients and staff but also because it allows me to achieve something of such precision and exactness. I’m honored that my patients place so much trust in me to help them get the beautiful and healthy smile they desire. I’ve been practicing for 37 years and still love it every day. Dentistry has given me a wonderful life. The people I get to work with are amazing, and the work I do gives my patients life-changing results.


Dr. Shane Krohnfeldt
DENTIST
One of the biggest principles that drives me as a healthcare professional is to provide high quality and long-lasting dentistry with integrity and honesty. I treat my patients as if they are my family, and my commitment is to make sure you feel comfortable at your visits and well taken care of.
I joined Academy Dental Care because of Drs. Gallagher and Gonzales’ vision, and their passion for high quality dentistry and the health and overall well-being of their patients. My goal is to make sure you’re comfortable, healthy, and able to smile confidently. I look forward to helping you achieve your dental goals.
Dr. Byron Wall
DENTIST
Dr. Byron Wall is a champion of dental aesthetics, mastering the cosmetic dentistry field for nearly 40 years. After earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Iowa in 1982, Dr. Byron Wall completed his general practice residency at Illinois Masonic Medical Center. Then, in 1983, he began private practice in Albuquerque, and has continued serving the New Mexico community ever since.


Dr. Chelsea Gonzales
DENTIST
I am committed to providing high-quality dental care based on the foundation of honesty. Honesty guides me at all times because patients like you trust me with your health. I go home each day feeling good about what I do.
My daily inspiration is helping you believe in your health. It is a reward to help you achieve a comfortable and confident smile. I am just a catalyst, but you are the one who takes ownership, invests in, and maintains your oral health. I am so fortunate to be part of the process.

Dr. Charles Gallagher
DENTIST
I love practicing dentistry, not only because of the amazing relationships I have with my patients and staff but also because it allows me to achieve something of such precision and exactness. I’m honored that my patients place so much trust in me to help them get the beautiful and healthy smile they desire. I’ve been practicing for 37 years and still love it every day. Dentistry has given me a wonderful life. The people I get to work with are amazing, and the work I do gives my patients life-changing results.

Dr. Shane Krohnfeldt
DENTIST
One of the biggest principles that drives me as a healthcare professional is to provide high quality and long-lasting dentistry with integrity and honesty. I treat my patients as if they are my family, and my commitment is to make sure you feel comfortable at your visits and well taken care of.
I joined Academy Dental Care because of Drs. Gallagher and Gonzales’ vision, and their passion for high quality dentistry and the health and overall well-being of their patients. My goal is to make sure you’re comfortable, healthy, and able to smile confidently. I look forward to helping you achieve your dental goals.

Dr. Byron Wall
DENTIST
Dr. Byron Wall is a champion of dental aesthetics, mastering the cosmetic dentistry field for nearly 40 years. After earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Iowa in 1982, Dr. Byron Wall completed his general practice residency at Illinois Masonic Medical Center. Then, in 1983, he began private practice in Albuquerque, and has continued serving the New Mexico community ever since.