- PhD in Medicine, Implantologist, Professor at Caucasus International University.
- Founder of the “Dens” Dental Clinic Network.
- Graduated from the Tbilisi State Medical Institute in 1987. Received postgraduate education at leading clinics in various countries worldwide.
- One of the pioneers in Georgia to perform dental implantation using “Branemark” type implants since 1999.
- Has successfully placed more than 10,000 implants.
- Vice-President of the Georgian Implantologists Association (GIA), Member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and the International Team for Implantology (ITI).
- Author of numerous scientific publications.
- Head of the Residency Program. Under his mentorship, more than 80 young doctors have completed advanced training courses in dental implantology.
Education
2007: Tbilisi State Medical University – Surgical and Orthopedic Prosthetics. Thesis: “Elevation of Atrophic Mandible, Surgical Method, and Subsequent Prosthetics.” Academic Degree: Doctor of Medicine (Ph.D.).
1998–1999: Professional qualification development visit to Boston and Vermont University Clinics, USA.
1987–1991: Tbilisi State Institute of Medical Training, Department of Surgical and Orthopedic Stomatology (Postgraduate/Aspirantura).
1985–1987: Tbilisi State Medical University, Orthopedic Stomatology (Residency/Ordinatura).
1985–1990: Tbilisi State Medical University, Faculty of Stomatology (Bachelor’s Degree).
Work Experience
1997 – Present: Founder and Implantologist-Prosthodontist at “Dens” Dental Clinic Network
1987 – 1997: Head of the Prosthodontic Department at Rustavi Dental Clinic No. 2
1991 – 1997: Lecturer at the Department of Surgical and Prosthetic Stomatology, Shota Rustaveli State University of Rustavi
1992 – 1999: Dentist at the Special Forces Battalion of the Georgian Border Troops
2012 – Present: Professor at Caucasus International University, Head of the English-Medium Program in Dentistry
Conferences / Trainings
2017 (Rome, Italy): Scientific conference organized by Dr. Andrea Pilloni, Head of Sapienza University Clinic.
2017 (Rimini, Italy): Masterclass by Dr. Mauro Merli – Implantation and Soft Tissue Management in Super-Aesthetic Zones.
2017 (Tbilisi, Georgia): Seminar in Dental Implantology organized by Zimmer (USA).
2016 (Cologne, Germany): Training by the Swiss implantation company STRAUMANN.
2016 (Tbilisi, Georgia): Scientific conference by Nobel Biocare (Switzerland).
2016 (New York, USA): Joint International Conference of the ADA and FDI.
2015 (London, UK): 8th Congress of the European Federation of Periodontology.
2013 (Istanbul, Turkey): FDI Annual World Dental Congress.
2012 (Munich, Germany): Sky Meeting 2012.
2008–2011 (Munich, Germany): Clinical Center of Bredent, Implantation Courses.
2001–2005 (Israel): University Centers of Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Jerusalem.