Dr. Lia Melconian
- Founder & Principal Dentist
Dr. Lia Melconian is the Founder and Principal Dentist at Pearly Whites. A proud Londoner, born and raised, Dr. Lia is living the dream she has held since she was a young child: to become a dentist and entrepreneur, serving the community she has always called home.
Her passion for dentistry is matched only by her dedication to creating a patient experience filled with genuine warmth, understanding, and care.
A graduate of the world-renowned King’s College London, Dr. Lia’s approach is often described by her patients as being “far from the typical dentist.” This is due to her ability to truly connect with patients and put them at ease right from the start, a reputation that has led patients to travel from as far as Leeds to be under her care.
Qualifications: BDS, King’s College London (2021)
GDC registration number: 296728
Awards and recognition
- FinalistYoung Dentist of the YearPrivate Dentistry Awards 2026
- FinalistTreatment of Nervous PatientsPrivate Dentistry Awards 2026
- ShortlistedYoung Dentist of the YearThe Dental Awards 2026
Caring for anxious patients
Dr. Lia has a special empathy and interest in caring for anxious patients because she truly knows what it’s like to feel anxiety. For years, she suffered from a severe fear of flying, an anxiety that felt overwhelming. Determined to conquer it, she enrolled in a specialised course that taught her powerful techniques for managing and overcoming fear.
That experience was life-changing. Not only did she overcome her fear, but she realised that the very same principles of empathy, control, and clear communication could be applied to help her patients. Dr. Lia has personally adapted what she learned to transform the dental experience at Pearly Whites. She understands the physiology of fear and, more importantly, knows the compassionate strategies that lead to lasting calm and confidence.
A trailblazing female leader in dentistry, Dr. Lia is driven by a vision to create a new standard of patient-centred care. Beyond her clinical excellence, she is passionate about supporting and mentoring young women, helping them to achieve their potential in the field of dentistry and beyond.
Postgraduate training
Dr. Lia believes her patients deserve the absolute best. Her passion for learning is relentless, leading her to seek out and excel in the most prestigious postgraduate courses in the UK, mentored by the legends of the dental world.
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Mastery in Veneers
To master the fine art of porcelain veneers, she completed Dr. Attiq Rahman’s esteemed Anterior Masterclass.
- 02
Expertise in Modern Orthodontics
She is fully certified in both Invisalign Go and Invisalign Comprehensive for advanced clear aligner therapy.
- 03
The Art of Composite Bonding
She mastered the techniques for creating stunning, seamless enhancements at the Totally Composite course with Dr. Monik Vasant.
- 04
An Eye for Detail
She honed her clinical photography skills at the Focus Bounce course with Dr. Minesh Patel to ensure meticulous planning.
- 05
Excellence in Facial Aesthetics
She was awarded a Distinction for being in the top 1% of graduates from the Derma Medical Advanced course, an honour recognising her outstanding skill.
- 06
Mentorship with a Dental Icon
Dr. Lia travelled to Los Angeles for one-on-one mentorship with the world-renowned celebrity dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman, the visionary inventor of Zoom! Whitening and the dentist featured on hit TV shows like Extreme Makeover.
- 07
The Pursuit of Peak Performance
Dr. Lia completed the prestigious, year-long Cosmetic Dentistry & Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry programme with the legendary Dr. Chris Orr.
Featured treatments with Dr Lia
All our dentists provide general dentistry, including check-ups, fillings and crowns.
Outside the practice
When she isn’t creating smile makeovers, Dr. Lia is a passionate runner and recently completed her first half-marathon. You may even spot her on a Tuesday evening at the Fulham Run Club. She also loves travelling the world with her husband Grant, continually drawing inspiration from new places and cultures.
