Brady Dental Group is a family dental practice in Amarillo, Texas. Dr. Chris Brady has been practicing dentistry for over 40 years, and Dr. Kimberly Brady Gilbert, Dr. Bradys daughter, and Dr. Laura Turner have been practicing with Dr. Brady for 14 years! The staff is welcoming, knowledgeable and passionate about helping all Brady Dental Groups patients feel right at home.

Brady Dental Group, with over 75 years of combined experience, enjoys providing quality dental work to Amarillo and the surrounding Texas Panhandle. The practice started with Dr Chris Brady and his wife Ronnie when they opened the practice on July 5, 1977. Dr. Brady provided the dental care and Ronnie did everything else. When the practice first opened, they worked on Fridays, weekends, and in the evenings at Dr. Carter Karrs office. As the practice grew Dr. Brady had to change location and moved his practice to 2815 S Georgia St and opened full time Monday through Friday. Seven years later in 1985 Dr. Brady, in partnership with Dr. Bentley moved to 2915 S Georgia St, the current location of Brady Dental.

Dr. Brady and Dr. Bentley practiced at the time with a radical new concept of sharing office space and equipment but maintaining two separate practices. They practiced and partnered together on nothing more than a handshake, mutual respect, and most importantly a shared love of the Lord. This continued successfully until 2007 when Dr. Kimberly Brady Gilbert and Dr. Laura Turner graduated from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston and joined the practice as associates. At this time Dr. Brady bought out Dr. Bentley and Dr. Bentley moved to Houston where he is a professor at the dental school and practices dentistry with his daughter in College Station two days a week. This is when the practice officially became named Brady Dental Group to incorporate all three dentists.

In 2015 Dr. Brady decided to slow down, just a bit, and sold the practice to Dr. Gilbert and Dr. Turner. Everything remained the same other than Dr. Brady becoming an associate and getting a kick out of telling people his daughter is his boss.

Through all this growth and transition, we have maintained that Our patients are family, which means we treat our patients like our own family and the way we would want to be treated. Every member of Brady Dental Group believes each patient deserves the best dental care possible and we value the relationships that we build with our patients. With our roots in the Texas panhandle we plan to stay here and continue providing quality dental care to our community as your family owned dental practice.

Dr. Chris Brady was born in Claude, Texas in 1952. His parents, Bill and Elizabeth Brady ran a grocery store in Claude. Chris started working sacking groceries, while standing on a milk crate, at the ripe old age of 6. As he got older he learned to run the cash register and care for the produce and refrigerator section. Side note he would spray people with the vegetable mister in the same way he sprays his patients today. One summer he complained he was not making enough money and his dad let him take a job with Cavin Lumber. He had to unload a full box car of creosote posts for the JA Ranch onto a trailer. The temperature that week was well over 100 degrees. He wanted to quit on the first day but his dad said NO, when you sign on to do a job you honor your word with a handshake and complete the job. So even with the fresh creosote burns on the arms and neck he emptied the box car.

Dr Gilbert made the decision to become a dentist at the ripe old age of two. Growing up with her dad as a dentist gave Kimberly the opportunity to spend countless hours in the dental office. As a toddler and small child Dr Gilbert would put her teddy bears in the dental chair, don a pair of Dr glasses and gloves and proceed to drill on her pts. Every time she walked into the dental office as a kid Kimberly would stop and take a deep breath and say, I just love how the dental office smells and as Dr Gilbert got older she would assist Dr Brady on weekend emergency dental calls. This often lead to Kimberly eating crackers and asking super inappropriate questions like, Why is there so much blood, Dad? all the while holding a suction and passing instruments. Needless to say as Dr Gilbert has grown older her questions have grown more appropriate as have her sanitization skills.

Dr. Turner became interested in dentistry when she was in braces in highschool. Her orthodontist assistant began to talk to her about what a great field it was for someone who loved science and wanted a career and a family. On a mission trip, when Dr. Turner was a sophomore in college, she realized that being a dentist was truly her dream and would and could be her mission field. Dr. Turner met Dr. Gilbert the first day of dental school orientation and quickly became good friends. They worked, studied, and played together essentially did life together and become more like family. Dr. Turner was more than ecstatic when Dr. Brady and Dr. Gilbert invited her to come and be a part of the Brady Dental Group!

Hi Im Krista, I love God, my family, my friends, and animals. In my free time I enjoy watching my kids play sports. I enjoy listening to live music and working out! I love being a hygienist because I not only get to help my patients with their oral health; I also get to learn from them as well! I love to see people smile!

My name is Melissa Chavedo. I've been a Dental Hygienist for 19years now and have been with Brady Dental Group for 6 years.I love golfing, working out, pottery,dancing, dogs and spending time with friends and family. I'm blessed to get to do what I do!

My name is Melina Campbell. Im a dental hygienist and have been working at Brady Dental Group now for 25 years. Ive been married to Richard for 22 years and have two boys: Dylan 14 and Ashton 16. Im also a Zumba Fitness instructor and the volunteer coordinator and worship leader at our church. Im just living life!!

My name is Janet, I graduated from AC in 2006 with a degree in dental Hygiene. I then graduated in 2017 from Wayland Baptist University with a bachelor's degree in science. Im a mom of a daughter, a son and 2 dogs. I am on the board of International Outreach, a non-profit organization that raises funds to meet various needs of people in Belize. I also organize dental mission trips that provide free dental services for hundreds of people. I love to serve others.

I am Deidre, I started with Brady Dental Group in 2008 as an assistant, while I was attending hygiene school. I have been a dental hygienist since 2012 graduation from Amarillo College with my Associates in Allied Health. I married my husband Darrell in 2010 and we have two children Londyn and Linkyn.

I 've been a hygienist for 38 years, 28 of that at Brady Dental Group. I 'm blessed with a great work family. I married my high school sweet heart in 1983 and we have one daughter, Lindzee, who works at Amarillo Emergency Communications Center. My husband and I love old Volkswagens and he works on them both as a hobby and a career. We also enjoy drag racing and NASCAR. My family has a cabin in Colorado that we spend as much time as we can in the summer. I love music and work as a music coordinator at my church and sing in Palo Duro Metro Chorus as well as a barbershop quartet with my daughter. I also enjoy readying and crocheting. I love critters and enjoy my menagerie of cats and dogs. 'I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.' Philippians 4:13

DENTAL SCHOOLDr. Brady received his DDS from The University of Texas Dental Branch, Houston, TX. In 1977COLLEGEWest Texas State University, Bachelor of Science in Biology Accepted early into Dental School

PRACTICE FOCUSDr. Brady has operated Brady Dental Group, a Family Dental Practice for over 40 years.His expertise in smile makeovers and full mouthrehabilitation have been utilized by thousands ofsatisfied patients for decades.MEMBERSHIPSWestcliff Bible Church

UP CLOSE & PERSONALDr. Chris Brady was born in Claude, Texas in 1952. His parents, Bill and Elizabeth Brady ran a grocery store in Claude. Chris started working sacking groceries, while standing on a milk crate, at the ripe old age of 6. As he got older he learned to run the cash register and care for the produce and refrigerator section. Side note he would spray people with the vegetable mister in the same way he sprays his patients today. One summer he complained he was not making enough money and his dad let him take a job with Cavin Lumber. He had to unload a full box car of creosote posts for the JA Ranch onto a trailer. The temperature that week was well over 100 degrees. He wanted to quit on the first day but his dad said NO, when you sign on to do a job you honor your word with a handshake and complete the job. So even with the fresh creosote burns on the arms and neck he emptied the box car. He also decided that it would be better to work in the air conditioned grocery store. As a sophomore in high school he again hired out to the Eneo Station in the evenings often helping his dad thaw the produce rods at six in the morning. He also helped in the meat market. He cut meat and packaged beef, you had a hind quarter, a fore quarter hangin in the locker and had to break it down for the customer, this was long before boxed beef. His education would prove valuable in college.

Dr. Bradys parents were forced to close the grocery store prior to his junior year of high school. Albertsons had opened in Amarillo and everyone wanted to shop at the large stores. At that time Claude had two grocery stores and both were forced to close within 6 months of each other. His dad had an opportunity to take bankruptcy but his honor, integrity, and character instead had him go to his creditors and promise to repay his debts. He accomplished this and his actions in honoring his words have lived with Dr. Brady to this day. A man's word is his bond. As a Junior, Dr. Brady was picked by Boise State in Austin Texas. While losing the run for LT Governor he was appointed to the state board of dental examiners. Thus begins the dental story.

Dr. Brady had limited finances to attend college in the 1970s. In fact he was considering joining the Air Force. His uncle, Bill Dunn, suggested he talk with Tom Christin who knew a man in Canyon who might be able to help with school. Dr. Brady then met Mr. Buff Morris, a larger than life figure who helped make his dreams come true. Biff ran the Opportunity Plan in Canyon and made loans to students who had limited means. At that time Dr. Brady more than qualified as his only means of transportation was his 3 speed bicycle. He did not own a car until he met and married Ronnie in 1973.While attending West Texas State as a pre dental major, Dr. Brady worked for Gallineau brothers who stocked all vending machines on campus. As he was filling candy machines in the old main his eye was captured by a beautiful blonde co-ed. He knew some of the ladies she was with and found out her name and number. He called her and as she did not know him from Adam, he said he was the Candy Man. She then knew who he was and they eventually went out on a date. Because he was on a budget with OPI and had limited funds, the date was dutch. To this day he buys Snickers for Ronnie, as he never gave her one while working for the Gallineau Brothers and she will not let him forget it. In 1972 Dr. Brady went to work at Taylor and Sams in Canyon. He worked in the meat department. In November of 1972 Dr. Brady was accepted to dental school. He would be attending the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. He was accepted as a junior to the Dental school and would get his degree from West Texas if he had enough hours. He was 6 hours short but he has his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.Dr. Brady had asked Ronnie to get married in the summer of 1973. She had said yes but Dr. Brady, with his reasoning, changed his mind and said to Ronnie, let's get married over Christmas in 1972, so we can have 6 months of married life here in Canyon before moving to Houston. She said make it in January and its a deal. They were married January 6th 1973.They took their honeymoon in Ruidoso, New Mexico at Ronnies uncle's cabin but they got snowed out (the vast ice storm to hit the area in 30 years) and forced us to stop in Clovis, New Mexico. They later found out that both Ronnie's parents and grandparents spent their honeymoons in Clovis. In the spring of 1973, while cutting chicken fried steaks, Dr. Brady cut off the tip of his right index finger. He was worried that his dental career was over before it even started. The injury provided some comic relief when, upon receiving a surprise workers comp disability check, Ronnie asked if he had any more fingers he could sacrifice to the family budget! He said NO.Dr. Brady and his wife Ronnie moved to Houston in the summer of 1973. It was a culture shock being a small town couple in a big city.Ronnie worked at the parking garage in the Medical Center, and Chris also worked there on weekends. School was hard and Dr. Brady thought he was special in getting in after only 3 years of college. God has a sense of humor as 2 of his lab mates had both gotten in after only 2 years of college. He was not as special as he thought. Ronnie went to work for the Environmental Science Center and Dr. Brady worked in the Blood Bank of MD Anderson and in the summer for the maintenance department of the dental school. In the summer of 1976, while working at the dental school, Houston flooded. Dr. Brady picked up Ronnie to head to their apartment 6 miles away, the water was coming in the doors but old blue (a 66 Chevy impala with silicone and duct tape in several locations) kept running. In one location Dr. Brady got out and directed the moving of cars to make a path for emergency vehicles. They picked up many stranded travelers on their way home with the car full of people and riding on the freeway. They were one of the few non flooded vehicles and made the 6 mile trek in 7 hours.Dr. Brady graduated in 1977 and had several offers in the Panhandle. He wanted a smaller town but Ronnie loved the big city of Houston. They compromised and settled in Amarillo.Dr. Brady started his practice in the office of Dr. Carter Karr. Dr. Karr was moving to a new office in November of that year and was gracious enough to sell Chris his old office Space. Dr. Karr became a great mentor and helped to further Dr. Bradys walls with the Lord.

The office was staffed with Ronnie being the receptionist, bookkeeper, assistant and jack of all trades. It was truly a joint family effort. In 1982. Dr. Brady welcomed Dr. Dan Bently to the practice. They shared office space and expenses for 25 years, all on a hand shake. The location was 2815 Georgia soon became too small so they moved the practice to the current location at 2915 S. Georgia.In 1980, Dr. Brady and Ronnie were blessed with the birth of their only child Kimberly. The birth of Kimberly brought on a new perspective and Dr. Brady cut his work week down to 4 days a week so he could have daughter day on Fridays. This continued into elementary school, when Dr. Brady was a teacher's aide, middle school he helped in the office and high school in the counseling office on Fridays. Being involved with family was important as Dr. Brady was President of the Orchestra and on the board of the parents association through Kimberlys senior year. This entailed driving a U-Haul truck to Chicago with all of the instruments, while the kids flew. Dedication or Crazy, you decide.In 2003 Kimberly was accepted into Dental School in Houston. Please read her bio as it includes details about her, our son in law Kent and our granddaughters Bradyn and Riley.Dr. Brady welcomed Dr. Kimberly Brady Gilbert and Dr. Laura Turner to his practice in 2007. At this time he bought out Dr. Dan Bently and his practice. Dr. Bently retired to the Dental School in Houston to teach as a clinical professor and to mentor his daughter who was a student at the dental school.Dr. Brady has served on many non-profit boards since his return to Amarillo, which included, The High Plains Epilepsy Board, Patsy's Place, Sunshine Cottage, The Opportunity Plan. He has made it a goal to try and give back to the community that has always supported him.

Dr. Brady has built a dental practice from the ground up and is thrilled of living out his dream of practicing dentistry with his daughter, Kimberly Gilbert.He and his wife, Ronnie are over the moon proud of their two granddaughters, Bradyn and Riley. When theyre notat a granddaughters activity, you might see them travelingon the road in their motorhome or enjoying the fresh mountainair of Red River, New Mexico.