CDOCS Staff 
CDOCS is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Shivi Gupta as its new faculty chair. A practicing dentist, educator, and global thought leader in CAD/CAM and CBCT technology, Dr. Gupta will guide CDOCS faculty in delivering world-class education to dental professionals through hands-on workshops and online learning.
With 23 years of clinical experience, Dr. Gupta has dedicated her career to advancing digital dentistry. At her private practice in San Diego, California, she has pushed the boundaries of CAD/CAM technology, using it to its fullest potential across 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.”
Beyond her practice, Dr. Gupta has served as a resident faculty member with CDOCS, a KOL speaker and beta tester for Dentsply Sirona, a product consultant for leading dental companies, and an advanced trainer for Patterson Dental. Her lectures and training programs have reached clinicians across the globe.
“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 role represents both a professional milestone and a personal passion.
“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.”
Dr. Gupta is a graduate of the University of Manitoba, Canada, and completed her Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Her deep clinical knowledge, combined with years of industry collaboration, has made her a respected voice in digital dentistry and an invaluable part of the CDOCS community.
Her appointment as faculty chair underscores CDOCS’s commitment to excellence and innovation, ensuring its members have access to the most advanced, practical, and transformative dental education available today.