Fri., Nov. 7, 2025
Time: TBD (PM) / Lecture
Room: TBD
Speaker: Ankur A. Gupta, DDS

Recommended for: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants

11% of the population in the US is fully edentulous. Of them, the majority must deal with tissue supported dentures that they truly never wanted but felt was the only affordable option. For every general dentist, the simple ability to offer a high-quality implant retained removable prosthesis could completely change the lives of these patients. The only problem is that most of us didn’t learn anything about “dentures that snap in” while in dental school.

Learning Objectives:

• Attain comfort in providing this service whether or not you plan on placing your own implants.
• Discover the different options and requirements when implants are not perfectly parallel to one another.
• Learn the entire process of Locator attachments and denture fabrication, including maintenance.

Ankur A. Gupta, DDS, after completing a one-year GPR in Cleveland, started a practice from scratch in 2005. Armed with what he considered adequate dental knowledge, hand skills, and a personable demeanor, he watched as his practice floundered, finances became unpredictable, and his lower back and spirit toward his profession became worrisome. Rather than continue the trend, he made a guinea pig out of his office, family, and self, attempting any and all personal and professional “experiments” in self-improvement.

More than a decade later, he enjoys excellent new patient numbers and case acceptance, a solution-oriented dental team; and most importantly, a meaningful and positive identity. He happily shares the failures and successes with dental and community groups throughout the country, always ending his presentations with practical, implementable, step-by-step ways to be better.

Dr. Gupta graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 2004. In 2005, after completing a one-year General Practice Residency in Cleveland, Ohio, he and his partner Dr. Nisha Gupta started North Ridgeville Family Dentistry. In addition to founding North Ridgeville Family Dentistry, Dr. Gupta is a member of the American Dental Association, Greater Cleveland Dental Society, Ohio Dental Association, ADA Success Speaker Corp, and an active board member and speaker for Catapult Education’s Speaker Bureau. Dr. Gupta is an AGD/PACE-certified provider.

Dr. Gupta (or an immediate family member) is not associated with, employed by, nor consults for any manufacturer, supplier, or retailer of dental instruments or materials.

The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, Office of Alumni Relations and Professional Engagement designates this activity for 3 continuing education credits.