Dr. med. dent. Dr. rer. hum. Vinay V. Kumar is a highly accomplished and dual-qualified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with over 22 years of experience, including 16 years as a specialist. His career spans advanced surgical practice in maxillofacial trauma, dental implantology, TMJ surgery, and jaw reconstruction. Dr. Kumar is recognized for his clinical expertise and dedication to improving patient outcomes, particularly through innovative surgical techniques.
Work Experience
- Adjunct Faculty, Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University, Sweden
- Over 22 years of clinical experience (16 years as a specialist)
- Renowned for advanced dental implant procedures, TMJ surgery, and maxillofacial trauma treatment
Education
- MD and PhD, Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Germany (2019)
- Dr. rer. hum. in Molecular Mechanisms of Regenerative Medicine, Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Germany (2018)
- FDS RCS (Ed) Fellowship in Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (2018)
- Dr. med. dent., Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany (2013)
- MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai University, India (2008)
- BDS, M. R. Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India (2003)
Fellowships & Memberships
- Licensed Maxillofacial Surgeon in India, Germany, and Sweden
- Andre Schroeder Research Prize for Clinical Research (2017)
- DAAD Doctoral Scholarship (2016-2019)
- ITI Scholar, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (2010-2012)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh)
Areas of Expertise
- Maxillofacial Trauma: Comprehensive treatment of facial and jaw injuries
- Advanced Implant Procedures: Zygomatic implants, bone grafting, and full-mouth rehabilitation
- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Surgery: Specialized in TMJ disorders and corrective surgeries
- Jaw Bone Reconstruction: Complex reconstructive procedures for form and function restoration
- Orthognathic Surgery: Corrective jaw surgery to improve facial structure
- Pathologies of the Jaw: Management of benign and malignant tumors
- Implant-Based Dental Rehabilitation: Full-mouth rehabilitation with implants
Achievements
- Andre Schroeder Research Prize for Clinical Research (2017)
- DAAD Young Ambassador (2015)
- Best Consultants Scientific Paper Award, 5th Kerala State Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (2008)
- 1st Rank in Mumbai University MDS Examinations (2006)
- 2nd Rank in Karnataka State Government Common Entrance Test (2005)
Publications & Research
Dr. Kumar has authored numerous high-impact research articles in leading journals, focusing on topics such as implant-supported dental rehabilitation, TMJ surgery, and maxillofacial reconstruction. Some key publications include:
- Kumar VV, et al. One-stage prosthodontically driven jaw reconstruction in patients with benign and malignant pathologies: A 7- to 11-year cohort study. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2024.
- Kumar VV, et al. Rehabilitation of Reconstructed Maxilla Using Denture-Guided Epithelial Regeneration in DCIA Flap: 10-Year Follow-Up. J Maxillofac Oral Surg. 2024.
- ITI Consensus Report on Zygomatic Implants: Long-term treatment outcomes. Int J Implant Dent, 2023.
- Masticatory efficiency of patients with reconstructed mandibles rehabilitated with implant-supported removable partial dental prosthesis. Clin Oral Implants Res, 2018.
- Curcumin and metformin-mediated chemoprevention of oral cancer and inhibition of cancer stem cells, Experimental Study.
Lectures & Conferences
Dr. Kumar is a frequent keynote speaker at prestigious international forums. His recent contributions include:
- Camlog APAC Lecture Series (2024)
- Nepal Society of Implant Dentistry, Keynote Speaker (2023)
- FACE AHEAD, Barcelona, Clinical Research (2022)
- AO PEER Research, St. Petersburg (2019)
Editorial & Reviewer Roles
- Editor, Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
- Reviewer, Clinical Oral Implant Research
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