Dr. Vinay V. Kumar

About Dr. Vinay V. Kumar

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, including 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and Reviewer Roles

Editor, Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
Reviewer, Clinical Oral Implant Research