Qualifications: BDS & MDS
Work Experience: 14 Years of Clinical & Teaching Experience
Dr. Rajiv Gupta is an esteemed academician and clinician with 14 years of experience in both clinical practice and teaching. He holds a BDS and MDS, specializing in Prosthodontics. Dr. Gupta currently serves as the Professor and Head of the Department of Prosthodontics, where he plays a key role in shaping the department’s educational approach and advancing clinical care practices.
With his vast experience, Dr. Gupta has been instrumental in providing students with high-quality education and hands-on training in the field of Prosthodontics. His expertise in restorative and rehabilitative dentistry, coupled with his dedication to patient care, has earned him respect among his peers and students. Dr. Gupta is passionate about integrating modern techniques and technologies into his teaching and clinical work, ensuring the delivery of exceptional dental care and fostering a culture of excellence in the department.
Reviewer:
- Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society
- Journal of Dental Sciences and Oral Rehabilitation
Awards:
- Best Paper Award for the paper titled “NO MORE DANCING DENTURES…” at the 34th Indian Prosthodontic Society conference held in Kanniyakumari from 2nd-5th November 2006.
- Best Paper Award for the paper titled “PROSTHODONTIST ROLE IN FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY” at the 5th IAFO National Conference held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on 19th-20th January 2008.
- Best Paper Award for the paper titled “RESONANCE FREQUENCY ANALYSIS- REVIEW AND RESEARCH” at the 21st National Conference of ISDR held in Chennai, on 15th-16th November 2008.
- Best Paper Award for the paper titled “TOOTH IN AN HOUR- MYTH OR REALITY!!!” at the XI National PG Student Convention, held in Delhi from 26th February - 1st March 2009.
- Best Paper Award for the paper titled “TOOTH IN AN HOUR- MYTH OR REALITY!!!” at the 8th World Congress on Oral Implantology and AAID Global Conference-2010, held in New Delhi, from 20th-22nd November 2010.
- Best Implantologist of the Year Award by Global Professional Awards 2022.
Contributions in Organization/Special Services:
- Member of the Organizing Team for the 8th World Congress for Oral Implantology & AAID Global Conference 2010, organized by Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, New Delhi, from 20th-22nd November 2010.
- Member of the Organizing Team for the Post Graduate Teacher’s Workshop “Training of Trainers” organized by the Indian Prosthodontic Society and Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, from 4th-5th September 2011.
- Contributed to achieving the “NABH Accreditation” of Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS), New Delhi.
- Contributed to the organization of the “Dental Health Utsav 2011,” from 13th-17th December 2011, held at Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi.
- Contributed to the organization of the two-day workshop on 21st Century Dentures and Implant Over Dentures, from 18th-19th November 2012, held at Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi.
- Contributed to the organization of a one-day lecture on 21st Century Dentures and Implant Over Dentures, on 20th November 2012, held at Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi.
- Contributed to the organization of the “Dental Health Utsav 2012,” from 10th-15th December 2012, held at Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi.
- Chaired the Student Scientific Session at the 40th Indian Prosthodontic Society Conference and 8th Biennial Meeting of the Asian Academy of Prosthodontics, held from 5th-9th December 2012, at Chennai, INDIA.
- Member of the Organizing Team (Scientific Co-Convener) for the 15th Indian Prosthodontic Society Post Graduate Convention held from 14th-16th June 2013, at ITS-CDSR, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad (UP).
- Chaired the Student Scientific Session at the 15th Indian Prosthodontic Society Post Graduate Convention held from 14th-16th June 2013, at ITS-CDSR, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad (UP).
- Chaired a scientific session during the Indian Dental Student Conference 2013 held on 23rd-24th November 2013 at ITS-CDSR, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad (UP).
- Member of the Organizing Team for the International Conference of Dental Specialties held from 9th-10th May 2014, at ITS-CDSR, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad (UP).
- Chaired the Student Scientific Session at the 42nd Indian Prosthodontic Society Conference held from 6th-9th November 2014, at Park Plaza, Zirakpur, Chandigarh.
- Editorial Support Team member for the Journal of Dental Specialties (Official Publication of ITS Group of Dental Institutions).
- Member of the Organizing Team for the 28th National Conference of the Indian Society of Dental Research held from 20th-22nd November 2015, at ITS-CDSR, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad (UP).
- Chaired the Keynote Lecture at the 28th National Conference of the Indian Society of Dental Research held from 20th-22nd November 2015, at ITS-CDSR, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad (UP).
- Member of the Organizing Team for the lecture and hands-on Implant Design & its Influence on Success, conducted by Dr. Tushar Chawla, held on 2nd March 2017, at IDST, Modinagar (UP).
- Member of the Organizing Team (Pre-conference Committee) for the 2nd International Digital Dental Conference to be held from 18th-20th August 2017 in New Delhi.
- Chaired the Student Scientific Session at the 19th Indian Prosthodontic Society Post Graduate Convention held from 16th-18th June 2017, at Seema Dental College & Hospital, Rishikesh.
- Member of the Organizing Committee for a one-day lecture, hands-on, and demonstration on Maxillary Sinus Grafting: Simplified by Dr. Tushar Chawla on 26th April 2018 at IDST, Modinagar.
- Jury member for the Inter College Debate Competition on 22nd January 2021, held at Santosh Dental College.
- Chaired the Student Scientific Session at the 23rd Indian Prosthodontic Society Post Graduate Convention held from 2nd-4th July 2021, at Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences & Technology, Jaipur.
- Chaired the Student Scientific Session at the 24th Indian Prosthodontic Society Post Graduate Convention held from 4th-6th March 2022, at SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad.
Publications:
- Padmanabhan TV, Mohammad K, Gupta RK. Radicular attachment-assisted prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with a unilateral maxillectomy defect secondary to adenocystic carcinoma. J Indian Prosthodontic Soc 2009; 9(1): 28-32.
- Padmanabhan TV, Mohammad K, Gupta RK. Prosthodontist's contribution in treating post-burn hypertrophic facial scars. Indian J Dent Res 2010; 21(2): 299-301.
- Padmanabhan TV, Gupta RK. Comparison of crestal bone loss and implant stability among implants placed with conventional procedures and using the osteotome technique: A clinical study. J Oral Implantol 2010; 36(6): 475-83.
- Gupta RK, Padmanabhan TV. Resonance frequency analysis. Indian J Dent Res 2011; 22(4): 567-73.
- Gupta RK, Padmanabhan TV, Thomas B. Prosthodontic management of brothers affected by Anhydrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia. Int J Prosthodont & Restorative Dent 2011; 1(1): 41-5.
- Padmanabhan TV, Mohammad K, Gupta RK. Headband-retained flexible auricular prosthesis for replacing a burnt ear in a patient: Report of a case. J Pak Dent Assoc 2008; 17(4): 204-7.
- Chandrasekharan NK, Kunnekel AT, Verma M, Gupta RK. A technique for impressing the severely resorbed mandibular edentulous ridge. J Prosthodont 2012; 21: 215-8.
- Gupta RK, Padmanabhan TV. Prosthetic rehabilitation of a post-evisceration patient with a custom-made ocular prosthesis: A case report. J Indian Prosthodontic Soc 2012; 12(20): 108-12.
- Gupta RK, Padmanabhan TV. An evaluation of the resonance frequency analysis device: Examiner reliability and repeatability of readings. J Oral Implantol Dec 2013; 39(6): 704-7.
- Gupta S, Bhargava A, Sehgal M, Gupta RK. Customized ocular prosthesis: A case report. Journal of Dental Specialties 2013; 1(2): 55-8.
- Gupta RK, Soni S, Nath A, Bhasin R. Early management of a hemi-mandibulectomy patient with a guide plane prosthesis: A case report. Journal of Dental Specialties 2014; 2(1): Feb.
- Bansal S, Aras MA, Chitre V, Gupta RK, Jain AK, Kabi D. Prosthetic rehabilitation of a maxillary flabby ridge using a liquid-supported denture: A case report. Journal of Indian Dental Association Uttarakhand State 2014; 5(1): Dec.
- Poddar P, Gupta RK, Kumar N, Singh K, Kakkar S. A flangeless complete denture prosthesis: A case report. Indian Journal of Research 2017; 6(4): 89-90.
- Singh VP, Kumar N, Gupta RK, Dahiya K. PEEK as a dental material. Dental Expressions 2018; 2(3): Dec: 35-8.
- Mustafa S, Kumar N, Gupta RK. Wire technique and McCord's technique for the fabrication of complete dentures for severely resorbed ridges: A case report. International Journal of Research in Health and Allied Sciences 2019; 5(3): May-June: 42-4.
- Shubha, Gupta RK, Kumar N, Singh K, Tanvir H. Infection control in prosthodontics: A review. Journal of Prosthodontics Dentistry 2020; 15(2): July-Dec (Addendum 1): 9-15.
- Sharma AR, Kumar N, Singh K, Gupta RK, Sirana P. Occlusal indicators: It’s not always RED and BLUE. Journal of Prosthodontics Dentistry 2020; 15(2): July-Dec (Addendum 2): 11-21.
- Sharma A, Gupta RK, Dahiya K, Mushtaq H, Sharma A, Tomar S. Comprehensive evaluation of peri-implant bone loss in patients receiving mandibular implant-supported overdentures: A cone beam computed tomography-based clinical study. European Journal of Molecular and Clinical Medicine 2020; 7(11): 5148-57.
- Shill M, Kumar N, Gupta RK, Singh K, Tanvir H. Clinical complications with implant prostheses: A review. International Journal of Applied Dental Sciences 2021; 7(1): 472-9.
- Kaur J, Gupta RK, Kumar N, Sirana P. Nutritional requirements in geriatric patients: A systematic review. International Journal of Dental Sciences and Innovative Research 2021; 4(4): 64-70.
- Zainab A, Singh KJ, Gupta RK, Tomar S. Prosthodontics: An emerging field in evidence-based practice. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research 2022; 9(7).
Courses Conducted:
- Pre-convention course titled "Precision Attachments," conducted during the 19th Indian Prosthodontic Society Post Graduate Convention held from 16th – 18th June 2017, at Seema Dental College & Hospital, Rishikesh.
- One-on-one session titled "Cast Partial Designing," conducted during the 19th Indian Prosthodontic Society Post Graduate Convention held from 16th – 18th June 2017, at Seema Dental College & Hospital, Rishikesh.
- Pre-convention course titled "Ridge Split: An Answer to Severely Narrow Ridges," conducted during the 23rd Indian Prosthodontic Society Post Graduate Convention held from 2nd – 4th July 2021, at Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences & Technology, Jaipur.
- Pre-conference course titled "Split Crest: A Conceivable Surgical Approach in Implant Reconstruction," conducted during the 49th Indian Prosthodontic Society National Conference held from 2nd – 5th December 2021, at Chennai.
- Pre-convention course titled "Conservative Approaches to Facilitate Dental Implants in Deficient Bone," conducted during the 24th Indian Prosthodontic Society Post Graduate Convention held from 4th – 6th March 2022, at SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad.
- Master Class titled "Split Crest: A Conceivable Surgical Approach for Implant Placement in Horizontally Atrophied Ridges," conducted during the 20th ISP PG Convention held from 22nd – 24th April 2022, at Chandigarh.
Keynote Lectures:
- Old Wine in New Bottles – Current Perspectives in Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth during the 23rd Indian Prosthodontic Society Post Graduate Convention held from 2nd – 4th July 2021, at Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences & Technology, Jaipur.
- Implant Stability: Key to Successful Implants during the 49th Indian Prosthodontic Society National Conference held from 2nd – 5th December 2021, at Chennai.
- Implant Abutment Selection – Evolution, Revolution, and Innovation during the 24th Indian Prosthodontic Society Post Graduate Convention held from 4th – 6th March 2022, at SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad.
- Recent Advances in Implant Prosthetics – Design, Materials, and Components during the 10th Rapid Review & Revision Course in Prosthodontics, Maxillofacial Prosthetics & Implantology held from 17th – 19th March 2022, at Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai.
Conferences Attended:
- 34th Indian Prosthodontic Society Conference held at Kanniyakumari from 2nd – 5th Nov 2006.
- 35th Indian Prosthodontic Society Conference held at New Delhi from 6th – 11th Sep 2007.
- 5th IAFO National Conference held at Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 19th – 20th Jan 2008.
- 1st National Conference of ISPRP held at Mangalore on 30th – 31st Aug 2008.
- 36th Indian Prosthodontic Society Conference held at Bangalore on 7th – 9th Nov 2008.
- 21st National Conference of ISDR held at Chennai on 15th – 16th Nov 2008.
- ITI World Symposium held at Geneva, Switzerland, on 15th – 17th April 2010.
- 8th World Congress on Oral Implantology and AAID Global Conference 2010 held at New Delhi from 20th – 22nd Nov 2010.
- 40th Indian Prosthodontic Society Conference and 8th Biennial Meeting of the Asian Academy of Prosthodontics held from 5th – 9th Dec 2012, at Chennai, India.
- 12th ISP Convention “PERIORANG” held from 1st – 3rd March 2013, at ITS Dental College, Greater Noida (UP).
- Indian Dental Student Conference 2013 held on 23rd – 24th Nov 2013 at ITS-CDSR, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad (UP).
- International Conference of Dental Specialities held from 9th – 10th May 2014, at ITS-CDSR, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad (UP).
- FDI 2014, Annual World Dental Congress held on 11th – 14th Sept 2014 at Greater Noida (UP).
- 28th ISDR Conference 2015 held from 20th – 22nd Nov 2015 at ITS-CDSR, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad (UP).
- 42nd Indian Prosthodontic Society Conference held from 6th – 9th Nov 2014 at Park Plaza, Zirakpur, Chandigarh, India.
- 2nd International Digital Dental Conference held on 19th – 20th Aug 2017 at Manekshaw Auditorium, New Delhi.
- 30th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Dental Research held from 30th Sept – 2nd Oct 2017, at New Delhi.
- Integrate 2019: Newer Perspectives in Lasers and Implantology held on 3rd – 4th Aug 2019 at Radisson Blu, Paschim Vihar, Delhi.
- 49th Indian Prosthodontic Society National Conference held from 2nd – 5th Dec 2021, at Chennai.
Conventions Attended:
- VIII National PG Convention, held at Pondicherry from 23rd – 25th June 2006.
- IX National PG Convention, held at Wardha from 22nd – 24th June 2007.
- X National PG Student Convention, held at Udaipur, Rajasthan from 8th – 10th Feb 2008.
- XI National PG Student Convention, held at Delhi from 26th Feb – 1st March 2009.
- 10th PG Convention ISPPD held from 13th – 16th March 2013 at Sirifort Auditorium, New Delhi.
- 15th Indian Prosthodontic Society Post Graduate Convention held from 14th – 16th June 2013, at ITS-CDSR, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad (UP).
- 19th Indian Prosthodontic Society Post Graduate Convention held from 16th – 18th June 2017, at Seema Dental College & Hospital, Rishikesh.
- 23rd Indian Prosthodontic Society Post Graduate Convention held from 2nd – 4th July 2021, at Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences & Technology, Jaipur.
- 24th Indian Prosthodontic Society Post Graduate Convention held from 4th – 6th March 2022, at SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad.