Education
2001–2006: Studied at Tbilisi State Medical University, Faculty of Stomatology.
2006–2007: Completed a Residency Program in Pediatric Therapeutic Dentistry at Tbilisi #1 Pediatric and Adult Dental Clinic.
2008: Obtained a state license in the authorized specialty: Therapeutic Dentistry.
2011: Obtained a state license in the authorized specialty: Pediatric Therapeutic Dentistry.
2012: Obtained a state license in the authorized specialty: Pediatric Surgical Dentistry.
Work Experience
2008–Present: Pediatric Therapeutic Dentist and Pediatric Dental Surgeon at the G. Kochiashvili Dental Clinic Network “DENS”.
Head of the Residency Program in Pediatric Therapeutic Dentistry.
Head of the Pediatric Department.
Member of the Georgian Stomatological Association (GSA).
Member of the Georgian Association of Pediatric Dentistry (GAPD).
Member of the Georgian Association of Periodontology (GAP).
Conferences / Trainings
• Since 2006, I have been actively participating in various professional trainings, lectures, and masterclasses:
• 2019 (Mar 1): Lecture by Straumann: “Factors affecting bone and soft tissue aesthetics around implants in the posterior region.”
• 2018 (Feb 17–18): Denis Krutikov’s author lecture course: “Direct composite restoration of frontal teeth,” organized by “Dentists’ Friends Club.”
• 2018 (Apr 13): GDPA Conference: “Pain Management in Dentistry.”
• 2018 (May 3): Tokuyama Dental lecture by Elena Mendoza: “Direct restoration of large defects in frontal and posterior teeth using Estelite Asteria composite.”
• 2018 (May 4): GAPD lecture: “Dental trauma in children” and “Child behavior management in the dental office.” Speaker: Katerina Mikhalkova.
• 2018 (Oct 18–19): Dentsply Sirona masterclass: “Solving restoration problems.” Lecturer: Walter Dias (Germany).
• 2018 (Oct 26): International Conference “Periotbilisi 2018,” organized by Geo Perio.
• 2018 (Nov 4): 2nd International Congress of GAPD (Tbilisi, Georgia).
• 2017 (Jun 3–4): Igor Noenko’s author course in endodontic treatment.
• 2017 (Jul 14–15): 13th International Congress of the Georgian Stomatological Association (GSA) (Batumi, Georgia).
• 2017 (Nov 3): Sergey Radlinski’s author lecture: “Biomechanics of the tooth and restoration” (Tbilisi, Georgia).
• 2017 (Nov 12): 1st International Congress of GAPD (Tbilisi, Georgia).
• 2016 (Feb 27): GAP Winter Session Conference: “The role, method, and effectiveness of professional cleaning” (Tbilisi, Georgia).
• 2016 (Mar 3–5): Masterclass: “New methods for root canal preparation,” VDW system. Doctors: G. Plotino and N. Grande (Tbilisi, Georgia).
• 2016 (Mar 19): GAP Regional Conference: Orthopedics, Therapy, and Periodontology (Telavi, Georgia).
• 2016 (Apr 10): 4th International Conference of the League of Healthcare Professionals: “Pediatric and Adult Dentistry, Pediatrics” (Tbilisi, Georgia).
• 2016 (Sep 22): “Perio Tbilisi 2016” (Tbilisi, Georgia).
• 2016 (Nov 2): Training: “Waste management in dental facilities” (Tbilisi, Georgia).
• 2016 (Dec 10): Lecture & Seminar: “Extreme Restoration” by Ksenia Lazareva (Tbilisi, Georgia).
• 2015 (Apr 16): GDPA Seminar: “Pain Management in Dentistry” (Tbilisi, Georgia).
• 2015 (May): Masterclass: Professor N. Takahashi’s author technique in tooth restoration using Estelite Asteria (Tbilisi, Georgia).
• 2015 (May 16): GSA: “Infection control associated with dental services” (Tbilisi, Georgia).
• 2015 (Sep 17): STYLE ITALIANO lecture: Filling material “ENAMEL.” Prof. M. Saracinelli (Tbilisi, Georgia).
• 2015 (Oct 10): “Dental Tbilisoba 2015” (Tbilisi, Georgia).
• 2015 (Oct 17): Practical course & lecture: “Aesthetic-functional tooth restoration.” Speaker: Daniel Rondon (Tbilisi, Georgia).
• 2015 (Nov 1): GAP Autumn Session Conference: “Lasers in Periodontology” (Tbilisi, Georgia).
• 2014 (Feb 8): Practical course: “Management of orofacial pain,” GSA (Tbilisi,