Lika Mebagishvili

DR. LIKA MEBAGISHVILI, DDM, PhD st.

Oral Surgeon · Implantologist · Prosthodontist · Founder of Skhva Clinic

Dr. Lika Mebagishvili is a triple-licensed dental specialist with over 15 years of clinical experience in oral surgery, implantology, and prosthodontics. She is the founder and director of Skhva Clinic in Tbilisi, Georgia — a boutique, appointment-only dental practice known for combining advanced surgical expertise with an exceptionally comfortable patient experience.

Dr. Mebagishvili holds simultaneous licensure in three dental specialties: therapeutic dentistry, oral surgery, and prosthodontics — a rare combination that allows her to manage complex cases from diagnosis through full restoration without referring patients elsewhere. She is widely recognized for treating advanced implantology cases that have been declined by other clinics due to insufficient bone structure or surgical complexity.

In December 2024, Dr. Mebagishvili became the first dentist in Georgia to perform full-mouth bilateral subperiosteal implantation in a single surgical setting — a milestone procedure that established new precedent for complex full-arch rehabilitation in the country.

Education & Training

• Completed dental education and clinical training in Tbilisi Sate University, Tbilisi Stame medical university. Continued professional development and studies in Liverpool, England, with a clinical foundation rooted in evidence-based, internationally-standardized dental medicine
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• Triple licensure: Therapeutic Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontics
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• Current PhD researcher in Public Health at the University of Georgia, with a research focus on professional standards and working conditions within the dental profession

Academic & Professional Leadership

• -Invited Lecturer in Oral Surgery, University of Georgia — teaching in English to international students, including students from the Gulf region
• -Former Chairman, Dental Trade Union of Georgia (6-year term) — advocated nationally for improved professional standards, regulation, and working conditions for dental practitioners across Georgia
• -Active researcher contributing to the academic understanding of occupational health and bioethics within dentistry

Clinical Focus

• Advanced dental implantology, including subperiosteal implants for patients with compromised or insufficient bone density
• Full-mouth rehabilitation and complex prosthodontic reconstruction
• Oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Comprehensive restorative and therapeutic dentistry
• Second-opinion consultations for patients previously told their case is "too complex" for standard treatment

Why International Patients Choose Dr. Mebagishvili

Dr. Mebagishvili consults fluently in English, Russian, and Georgian, and has extensive experience treating international patients, including those traveling from the Gulf region, Europe, and across the Caucasus.

At Skhva Clinic, every patient receives a fully personalized treatment plan, transparent diagnostic explanation using intraoral camera technology, and an unhurried, appointment-only environment — designed specifically for patients who want expert care without the anxiety typically associated with dental visits.

Her academic role at the University of Georgia, where she trains the next generation of dental professionals, has additionally given her deep familiarity with the expectations, standards, and comfort needs of Gulf patients specifically.

Patient Philosophy

"I don't just treat teeth — I treat people. Every patient deserves to fully understand their diagnosis, feel respected throughout their treatment, and leave not just with a healthier smile, but with genuine trust in the care they received."