Dentist
Rasa Smilgevičienė
Co-founder of Miško Dental Clinic in Klaipėda. In practice since 2008. Her main areas are root canal treatment (endodontics) and restorative and aesthetic dentistry. She treats anxious patients with particular calm.
- 18+ years of treatment practice
- Licence no. OPL-02635, valid since 1 July 2008
- Graduate of Vilnius University dental school
- Overseen by the Lithuanian Chamber of Dentists
About the dentist
Rasa Smilgevičienė is a dentist working in Klaipėda who, together with her husband Lauras Smilgevičius, founded Miško Dental Clinic in 2014. She has held a dentist licence since 2008, so her clinical practice spans more than 18 years.
Rasa studied dentistry at Vilnius University. In her own words, from the very end of her studies she "purposefully went deeper into endodontics, attended courses, kept developing and followed every new development", so today the more complex root canal cases at the clinic usually come to her.
Beyond endodontics, Rasa works with restorative and aesthetic dentistry: she places fillings, restores function and the natural shape of the tooth, and takes on cases that call for both technical precision and aesthetic sensitivity. Within the clinic team she is known as a dentist who talks slowly, calmly and at length with the patient before any treatment begins.
Clinical areas
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Root canal treatment (endodontics)
Dr Rasa’s main clinical focus. From the very end of her studies at Vilnius University she developed purposefully in this field, and endodontic cases at the clinic usually come to her.
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Endodontic retreatment
More complex cases where previously treated canals have caused a recurring problem. Careful, millimetre-precise work using modern cleaning techniques.
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Restorative dental treatment
Caries treatment, aesthetic composite fillings and the restoration of complex tooth tissue.
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Aesthetic restorative dentistry
Functional and aesthetic restoration of teeth, with particular attention to natural colour, shape and longevity.
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Dental consultation and diagnosis
A thorough oral examination, drawing up a treatment plan and discussing it together with the patient.
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A gentle approach to anxious patients
Highlighted separately in the clinic story: patients who feel uneasy in the chair are given extra time and attention.
Dr Rasa Smilgevičienė holds a general dentist licence of the Republic of Lithuania. She does not hold a separate narrow endodontist specialty in the register of the Lithuanian Chamber of Dentists; all of her knowledge in endodontics was gained through consistent professional development and courses.
The dentist’s own words on root canal treatment
"Root canal treatment is, to my mind, one of the most demanding areas of dentistry. And there are plenty of difficulties here. For example, a patient often comes in with an aching tooth, having not slept for several nights, exhausted, full of painkillers, in such pain that their head feels ready to split. Or the opposite: the person feels nothing, everything seems fine to them, yet the X-ray shows an abscess quietly sitting there. It needs treating, but the person does not want to, because it does not hurt. Ah. All I can do is sigh.
At least these days we have the means to help a patient effectively, but the treatment is expensive, takes a long time and needs more than one visit. When treating canals, care is essential: you cannot rush here, the work must be done to within a millimetre."
Education and qualifications
- Vilnius University, integrated dental studies Completed practically just before the licence was issued (2008). In her own words, "from the very end of my studies at Vilnius University I purposefully went deeper into endodontics".
- Dentist licence no. OPL-02635 Issued on 1 July 2008, stamp no. OD001068. Status: active. Last supervisory order dated 2 January 2024 (no. T1-4).
- Membership of the Lithuanian Chamber of Dentists Membership is mandatory for every dentist practising in Lithuania. Dr Rasa is registered in the Chamber’s public register of specialists.
- Continuous professional development in endodontics The dentist openly acknowledges that endodontics is the direction in which she has purposefully invested time and courses throughout her career. A specific list of courses can be added in future.
You can check the validity of the licence in the public register of the Chamber of Dentists at info.odontologurumai.lt or in the VASPVT register at licencijavimas.vaspvt.gov.lt.
Courses and certificates
A selection of certified professional development courses, seminars and conferences attended since 2015. This is not a complete list.
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Self-ligating systems and biomechanics
Self-ligating bracket biomechanics, archwire selection, anchorage and tooth movement control.
Certificate no. 6168 -
International congress “Dental Compass 2026”
Updates across dentistry, practical clinical approaches, and topics in general medicine and professional ethics.
Certificate no. OR26003 2620 -
The next generation: orthodontic treatment with aligners
Clear aligner biomechanics and discussion of complex treatment cases in teenagers and adults.
Certificate no. 3000 -
The basics of teeth straightening with aligners: theory and practice
Certificate no. 2485 -
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International congress “Dental Compass 2025”
Practical dental topics spanning surgery, orthodontics, legal matters and professional motivation.
Certificate no. OR25002 2381 -
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International congress “Dental Compass 2024”
Interdisciplinary lectures on tooth restoration, soft tissues, implant dentistry and links with general health.
Certificate no. OR24001 2334 -
Changes in dental practice: how to avoid burnout?
Certificate no. KL24001 0078 -
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Baltic Dental Days 2023: new orthodontic possibilities in dentistry
A conference exploring the relationship between orthodontics and other areas of dentistry.
Certificate no. OR23002 0511 -
First aid
Certificate no. PPG22019 00
More certificates
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Dental Compass 2022
An international Lithuanian Dental Chamber congress featuring dental research presentations.
Certificate no. OR22001 2163 -
Klaipėda regional branch seminar
Certificate no. KL20005 0195 -
Current topics in dentistry 2020
Certificate no. KL20001 0117 -
Klaipėda regional branch seminar
Certificate no. KL19005 0137 -
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Endodontics 2018
A Lithuanian Society of Endodontology conference covering endodontic topics.
Certificate no. VL18171-146 -
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Good planning for a successful outcome
A Lithuanian Dental Association conference on treatment planning.
Certificate no. VL18116 0216 -
Restoring upper posterior tooth anatomy in carious lesions of different sizes
Certificate no. KL18022 0003 -
Aspects of endodontic retreatment
Certificate no. VL18065 0013 -
Seminar for dentists and oral care professionals
Certificate no. VL18038 0051 -
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ENDOBALTIC 2017
Certificate no. VL17119 0119 -
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Annual GOD conference
Certificate no. VL17092 0282 -
Klaipėda regional branch seminar
Certificate no. KL17017 0149 -
Managing complex endodontic cases in everyday dental practice
Certificate no. VL17037 0099 -
Dental restorations in centric jaw relation using a dental technician’s wax-up
Certificate no. VL16099 08 -
Dental restorations in centric jaw relation using a dental technician’s wax-up
Certificate no. VL16098 11 -
Klaipėda regional branch seminar
Certificate no. KL15028 0241
Experience and workplaces
- 2008
Dentist licence
Issued by VASPVT on 1 July 2008. Clinical practice in Lithuania begins.
- 2008-2014
Clinical practice and endodontics courses
The early career period that shaped her direction: a strong focus on root canal treatment, restorative dentistry and aesthetic restorations.
- 2014
Founding of UAB Moliaris and Miško Dental Clinic
Together with her husband, dentist Lauras Smilgevičius, the clinic was founded at Kretingos g. 81-1, Klaipėda. Rasa works as a co-founder of the clinic.
- Today
Working at Miško Clinic
Seeing patients on business days. Endodontic cases at the clinic usually come to her, and she also works with restorative and aesthetic treatment.
Languages
Dr Rasa sees patients in Lithuanian and English. If you find it more comfortable to communicate in another language, let us know when booking and we will make sure your visit runs smoothly.
Patient reviews of Dr Rasa
Dr Rasa works diligently and without much publicity, so there are fewer reviews written in her name on public portals than for the clinic as a whole. Below is a genuine patient thank-you that names her directly.
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A public THANK YOU to dentists Lauras and Rasa Smilgevičius. Pleasant and attentive to their patients. I am satisfied with the treatment I received.
Overall Miško Clinic Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 (40 reviews). You can find the clinic’s reviews and its story on the About us page.
Services provided by Dr Rasa
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