CDOCS has announced the appointment of Dr. Shivi Gupta as its new Faculty Chair, a role in which she will support and guide the organization’s educators in delivering high-quality, clinically relevant digital dentistry training for practitioners. A practicing dentist with extensive experience in CAD/CAM and CBCT integration, Dr. Gupta will oversee educational initiatives across hands-on workshops and online programming.
With more than two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Gupta has consistently emphasized evidence-based approaches to digital workflows. In her San Diego, California practice, she has applied CAD/CAM technology across a broad spectrum of restorative and interdisciplinary treatments, including crowns and bridges, implants, smile design, and orthodontics.
"Dr. Gupta's leadership embodies the spirit of CDOCS," Dr. Dan Butterman, Chief Dental Officer of CDOCS, said. "Her expertise in CAD/CAM and digital workflows, combined with her ability to inspire and mentor clinicians, makes her the ideal leader to help our members elevate their practice and deliver better dentistry to their patients."
Dr. Gupta’s experience extends beyond clinical practice. She has contributed to the profession as a CDOCS resident faculty member, a KOL speaker and beta tester for Dentsply Sirona, a production consultant for several dental companies, and an advanced trainer for Patterson Dental. Her educational programs have reached clinicians internationally, supporting skill development across varying stages of digital adoption.
"Appointing Dr. Gupta as faculty chair reflects our commitment to staying at the forefront of digital dentistry," Ingo Zimmer, Chief Strategy Officer and General Manager of CDOCS, said. "Her vision and experience align perfectly with our mission to empower clinicians with innovative, practical education that drives long-term success in their practices."
For Dr. Gupta, this position aligns with her long-standing commitment to helping clinicians integrate technology effectively and responsibly.
"I am honored to step into this role and help shape the future of digital dentistry education at CDOCS," Dr. Gupta said. "My career has been dedicated to showing how technology can transform patient care. As faculty chair, I look forward to working with our outstanding educators and members to expand knowledge, build confidence, and continue pushing the limits of what's possible in digital dentistry."
A graduate of the University of Manitoba with an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Dr. Gupta brings substantial clinical and educational expertise to the position. Her appointment highlights CDOCS’s ongoing efforts to provide dental professionals with comprehensive, forward-looking digital dentistry education.
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