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 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.
Our professional happiness doesn’t come from the depth of our clinical knowledge or the profitability of the practice; rather, it comes from the collective happiness of the team that we surround ourselves with on a daily basis. One crabby individual can ruin an otherwise great day, just as an inspiring and upbeat group can provide energy and positivity no matter how the rest of the day goes. In this three-hour presentation, Dr. Gupta describes the steps, when properly implemented, that will keep your team energized, accountable, valuable, and a joy to be around.
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 knowledge, hand skills, and a personable demeanor, he watched as his practice floundered, finances became un-predictable, 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.
- Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity – Cleveland chapter
- American Greetings Corp
- Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems
- Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry
- Chicago Midwinter Meeting – Annual Session
- Columbus, OH new dentist committee
- Greater Cleveland Dental Society – New dentist chapter
- Greater New Orleans Dental Society
- Ideal Dental Lab
- MegaGen Dental Implants
- Michigan Dental Association
- New Mexico Dental Association Annual Session
- NorthCoast Dental Society (Ashtabula, OH)
- Ohio Dental Association Annual Session
- Seattle King County Dental Society
- The Ohio State University School of Dentistry
- University of Detroit, Mercy School of Dentistry
- University of Michigan School of Dentistry
- University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
- University of Mississippi School of Dentistry
- University of Pittsburg School of Dentistry (multiple)
- University of Tennessee School of Dentistry
- Webinar – “Inside Dentistry” online CE offering
- Webinar – Sesame Communications “seeds for practice success” (monthly webinar)
- West Michigan District Dental Society – New dentist chapter
- West Virginia University School of Dentistry
As weird as this sounds, I laughed, I cried, and I feel like I truly learned something important about life. — N. K. – Pittsburgh, PA
I have been a dentist for 31 years, and this was truly the best seminar I’ve ever been to. — A. P. – Traverse City, MI
Dr. Gupta’s advice was the most valuable we were given in all of our first nine years of dental practice.. We did almost everything he recommended, and it really paid off. He is also one of the most talented speakers that I have heard in dental school, residency, and after. I would recommend advice from him before making any big investment in their office. — W. T. Cleveland, OH
I attended your seminar in Marquette, MI last year and enjoyed it more than I’ve enjoyed any other speaker in a very long time. I’ve since implemented several of your guidelines into my practice and was truly relieved to hear a speaker so in tune with my goals for my own practice. So a huge thank you to you! — K. F. – Marquette, MI
Dr. Gupta opened himself up to the highs and lows of this profession. Topics are helpful and real. I never paid attention to a lecture like I did today. You really are out there to help people. — R. J. Memphis, TN
