Dr. Rachel Talis, DMD — Founder of Advanced Dental Center
UofL-trained dentist with 25+ years serving Louisville families. Cosmetic, implant restoration, and Botox/facial filler expertise. Founder of ADC’s multi-location practice.
- University of Louisville School of Dentistry, DMD — 1996
- 25+ years practicing dentistry in Louisville
- Founder & Lead Dentist, Advanced Dental Center — founded 2001
- 500+ dental implants placed · 2,000+ smile makeovers delivered
- Mini-residency, Implant Prosthodontics
- Certified, American Academy of Facial Esthetics (Botox & fillers)
About Dr. Rachel Talis
Dr. Rachel Talis is the founder of Advanced Dental Center (ADC) and has been practicing dentistry in Louisville, Kentucky for over 25 years. After earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 1996, she founded Advanced Dental Center in 2001 and has since grown it into Louisville’s all-in-one dental home — a multi-location practice where families across the Louisville metro can receive comprehensive care without being referred out for routine specialty work.
Dr. Talis’s clinical specialties are restorative implant dentistry, cosmetic transformations, and facial esthetics. She has completed a mini-residency in Implant Prosthodontics and holds advanced training in Dental Implant Placement and Restoration, allowing her to plan, place, and restore implant cases personally rather than splitting the work across multiple providers. She is also certified by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE), the leading credentialing body for dentists practicing therapeutic and cosmetic Botox and dermal filler injections.
That clinical depth matters in a practical way for patients. A single dentist who can take a smile from the initial cosmetic consultation through implant placement, crown restoration, and complementary Botox treatment provides continuity of care that’s difficult to match in larger group practices. The same hands that plan the case are the hands that finish it.
Beyond clinical work, Dr. Talis built ADC around a single founding principle: every patient is family. From the front desk welcome through the post-treatment follow-up, the experience should feel personal, transparent, and never rushed. That’s the standard she set when she opened the first ADC location, and it’s the standard every dentist on the ADC team practices to today.
Today, Dr. Talis and her team serve Louisville families from four open locations — Preston Highway, St. Matthews, Middletown, and Brooks Hill — with a fifth location opening in Jeffersontown on September 1, 2026. She sees her own patients primarily at the St. Matthews office on Rudy Lane, and consults across all ADC locations for cosmetic and implant cases by appointment.
Education & advanced training
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) — University of Louisville School of Dentistry, 1996
- Mini-Residency in Implant Prosthodontics — intensive postgraduate program covering surgical planning, prosthetic design, and restoration of dental implants
- Advanced Training in Dental Implant Placement and Restoration — coursework covering complete implant workflows from consultation through final restoration
- American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) Certification — the leading credentialing body in the U.S. for dentists practicing therapeutic and cosmetic Botox and dermal filler injections
- Ongoing Continuing Education — Dr. Talis completes annual continuing education in cosmetic dentistry, implant techniques, and patient comfort
Professional memberships
- Louisville Dental Society — member
- Kentucky Dental Association — member
- American Dental Association — member
- American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) — certified provider
Services Dr. Talis performs personally
Dental Implant Restorations
Dr. Talis has personally placed and restored over 500 dental implants in her Louisville practice — planning, placing, and restoring each case end-to-end. Her mini-residency in Implant Prosthodontics and advanced training in implant placement mean you don’t need to be referred out for the surgical phase and then back in for the crown. Implant pricing and financing starts at $120/month.
Cosmetic Smile Makeovers
Over 2,000 smile makeovers delivered in Dr. Talis’s Louisville practice. Veneers, dental bonding, professional teeth whitening, and full smile transformations. She treats cosmetic dentistry as a comprehensive process — not a single procedure — combining shade, shape, alignment, and facial esthetics into a unified plan. Free initial cosmetic consultation.
Metal-Free Cosmetic Crowns
All-ceramic and zirconia crowns matched to your natural tooth shade. No dark gum lines, no metal showing through translucent porcelain. Long-lasting, biocompatible, and esthetically natural.
Botox & Facial Fillers
Dr. Talis is the only dentist at ADC who personally performs Botox and dermal filler injections, both for therapeutic indications (TMJ, bruxism, gummy smile correction) and cosmetic (lines, lip enhancement, facial balancing). Certified by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics.
Comprehensive General Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, root canals, and preventive care for the whole family. Dr. Talis sees ADC patients of all ages from her primary location in St. Matthews.
Emergency Care
Same-day emergency appointments at any ADC location for severe pain, broken teeth, lost fillings, or knocked-out teeth. Call for emergency care today.
Where to see Dr. Talis
Dr. Talis primarily sees patients at the St. Matthews office on Rudy Lane: 1901 Rudy Lane Suite 4, Louisville, KY 40207, (502) 208-1516. She is available for cosmetic and implant consultations across all ADC locations by appointment. When you book online or call, you can request Dr. Talis specifically.
Patient stories
Dr. Talis’s patient reviews and ratings are published on multiple verified healthcare profiles — the same platforms that aggregate provider feedback for the wider medical community. To read patient stories, visit any of these public profile pages:
- Dr. Rachel Talis on Healthgrades
- Dr. Rachel Talis on WebMD
- Dr. Rachel Talis on U.S. News Health
- Dr. Rachel Talis on Practo
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Talis
Is Dr. Talis taking new patients?
Yes. Dr. Talis sees new patients at the St. Matthews office. To request her specifically, call (502) 208-1516 or book online and add a note requesting Dr. Talis.
Which ADC location does Dr. Talis primarily see patients at?
St. Matthews: 1901 Rudy Lane Suite 4, Louisville, KY 40207. Dr. Talis also consults on cosmetic and implant cases across other ADC locations by appointment.
How long has Dr. Talis been practicing dentistry in Louisville?
Over 25 years. She earned her DMD from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 1996 and founded Advanced Dental Center in 2001. She has practiced in Louisville continuously since 1996.
Does Dr. Talis personally place dental implants, or just restore them?
Both. Dr. Talis completed a mini-residency in Implant Prosthodontics and holds advanced training in dental implant placement and restoration. She plans, places, and restores implant cases personally, so patients don’t need to be referred out for the surgical phase.
Is Dr. Talis a good choice for cosmetic veneers or a smile makeover?
Yes. Cosmetic dentistry is one of Dr. Talis’s clinical specialties. She approaches smile makeovers as a comprehensive process — combining shade, shape, alignment, and facial esthetics into a unified plan rather than treating each procedure separately. The initial cosmetic consultation is free.
Does Dr. Talis offer Botox or facial fillers?
Yes. Dr. Talis is the only dentist at ADC who personally performs Botox and dermal filler injections. She is certified by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) for both therapeutic indications (TMJ pain, bruxism, gummy smile correction) and cosmetic applications (lines, lip enhancement, facial balancing).
What insurance does Dr. Talis accept?
How do I schedule a consultation with Dr. Talis specifically?
Call St. Matthews directly at (502) 208-1516 and ask for Dr. Talis, or book online and add a note in the scheduling form requesting Dr. Talis. Cosmetic and implant consultations are typically scheduled separately from routine appointments to allow more time for treatment planning.
What dental school did Dr. Talis attend?
University of Louisville School of Dentistry — she earned her DMD in 1996. She has also completed multiple advanced postgraduate programs in implant prosthodontics and facial esthetics.
Is Dr. Talis a member of professional dental associations?
Yes — she is a member of the Louisville Dental Society, the Kentucky Dental Association, and the American Dental Association, and is a certified provider with the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE).
Meet the rest of the ADC team
Dr. Talis works alongside a team of eight other Louisville-area dentists across ADC’s four open locations. Learn more about our full clinical team and our practice on the About ADC page.