STATE OF THE ART LOUISVILLE DENTIST

At Advanced Dental Center, our patients are our priority. 

About Advanced Dental Center in Louisville, Kentucky

At Advanced Dental Center, our patients are our priority. In every service we offer, our focus is always on superior customer service, efficiency and availability. When you walk through our doors, you can always expect a team that’s friendly and helpful. Your initial consultation for cosmetic services is free of charge, we’ll always do our absolute best to work with your insurance benefits, and we offer the best financing options.


For years, Dr. Rachel Talis and her caring staff have been providing superior dental care to patients across the Louisville area. From cosmetic services like teeth whitening and veneers to comprehensive restorative procedures including implants, dentures, bridges and crowns, Dr. Talis and the team are doing dental care a little differently.


Through a combination of technology, skill and compassion, Advanced Dental Center brings you a gentle, comfortable, and affordable experience that will routinely exceed your expectations. Across the board, our dental patients are pleasantly surprised with not only how easy and comfortable their visits are, but the confidence and satisfaction that come with a healthy, great-looking smile. And at Advanced Dental Center, all the care you need is right here under one roof.

Dr. Rachel Talis

Dr. Rachel Talis graduated from University of Louisville Dental School in 1996. Throughout her years in private practice, Dr. Talis has received additional advanced training in many areas including implant restorations, cosmetic dentistry, advanced restorative options, and botox and facial fillers. Dr. Talis believes in preventative and comprehensive dental care for her patients. She enjoys seeing the transformation in her patients’ smiles and positive impact it has on their lives. Dr. Talis is a member of the Louisville Dental Society, Kentucky Dental Association, and American Dental Association.


In her spare time she enjoys reading, spending time with her family and attending athletic events.

Dr. Tad Porter

Dr. Porter graduated from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. Originally from Paducah, KY, he has been in Louisville for the past 10 years. Dr. Porter strives to provide comprehensive dental treatment with compassion and delicate care. He is passionate about dentistry and strives to help patients have the smile that they want and deserve.


In his spare time, Dr. Porter enjoys watching his Louisville Cardinals, going to the lake, and spending time with his wife, Katelyn, and their pup, Filly.

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Dr. Theresa Hayward

Dr. Hayward is a 2006 graduate of the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. She resides here in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband and two sons. In her free time she enjoys traveling, attending her children's sporting events and coaching her son's soccer team. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends.


Striving to provide comfortable, comprehensive, quality care allows her to be able to change patient's perception of fear at the dental office. She says one of the greatest rewards is seeing a patient complete their treatment goals and getting them to their happiest, healthiest smile.

Dr. Gretchen Kratz

Dr. Gretchen Kratz graduated from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 2000 and has been serving the Kentucky community for over 20 years. She feels it’s important to practice with compassion and integrity to help patients achieve their dental health goals. She takes pride in her strides to relieve dental anxiety and treat her patients with a gentle and understanding touch.

In her free time, she enjoys home-improvement projects with her husband and spending time with her children, exploring the many wonderful options in the local area.

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Dr. Emily Carley

Dr. Carley is originally from Charleston, SC. She earned her Bachelors from Rice University in Houston, TX followed by her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL. She furthered her education and clinical skills by doing a General Practice Residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Carley strives to provide compassionate and exceptional comprehensive dental care to people of all ages.

While away from the office, Dr. Carley likes to spend time with her husband and two sons. She enjoys cooking, being outside and traveling. Dr. Carley is excited to see and explore her new home of Louisville.

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Dr. Tristin Glossip

Dr. Glossip was born and raised in Cincinnati Ohio where he went to study for his undergraduate degree in biochemistry at the University of Cincinnati. He received his D.M.D from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and currently resides in Louisville KY.


Dr. Glossip’s philosophy is to always put the patient first, accommodating to their chief concern and to always involve them in the treatment planning process. Through gentle and compassionate care, Dr. Glossip strives for clinical excellence and to help patients regain control of their oral health.

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