Education – Tbilisi State Medical University

Experience – 10 years

Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, trainer and researcher. Penn Endo International Scholar. Member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE).

The main goal of her professional work is to preserve natural teeth to the greatest extent possible through modern, evidence-based, and biologically oriented treatment.

"Dentistry, for me, is a unique combination of science, technology, and helping people. This profession has given me the opportunity to create a positive change in people's lives every day, while endodontics has taught me how important it is to fight to preserve every natural tooth."

Veriko recommends:

"Don't wait for pain to develop. Regular preventive visits and early diagnosis allow us to preserve natural teeth and avoid complex and invasive treatment."

Q&A

Why did you choose this profession?

Dentistry, for me, is a unique combination of science, technology, and helping people. This profession has given me the opportunity to create a positive change in people's lives every day, while endodontics has taught me how important it is to fight to preserve every natural tooth.

What principles guide you when working with patients?

My main principles are professionalism, honesty, special attention to detail, and evidence-based decision-making. I create an individual treatment plan for each patient and try to make the treatment process as predictable, safe, and comfortable as possible.

What do patients value most about your approach?
Patients particularly value my attention to detail, clear explanations of each stage of treatment, a calm and friendly atmosphere, as well as my commitment to ensuring that every clinical decision is based on modern science and best clinical practice.

Which professional skills do you consider your strengths?

Managing complex endodontic cases, microscopic dentistry, precise diagnostics, endodontic microsurgery, clinical decision-making, and sharing up-to-date knowledge with colleagues and young doctors.