Dr. Vinay V Kumar

Dr., Dr. med dent., Dr. rer hum, BDS, MDS, FDS RCS (Ed), MD & PhD

Oral Maxillofacial Surgery | 22 Years of Experience | Licensed in India, Germany & Sweden

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.

He leads the surgical and implant department at Oral Rehabilitation Center, where he brings world-class expertise gained from practicing in India, Germany, and Sweden — making him uniquely qualified to handle the most complex dental implant and maxillofacial cases in Bangalore.

Work Experience

• Adjunct Faculty, Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University, Sweden (2018 – Present)
  • First-ever non-EU candidate invited as maxillofacial surgeon and faculty
  • Continuing association with one of Europe’s leading medical universities
• Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Onco-Surgeon, Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital, Bangalore
  • Specialized in cancer-related head and neck surgery
• Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, Bangalore
  • Department of Head and Neck Oncology
  • Spearheaded clinical research on implant rehabilitation in reconstructed jaws
• 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)
  • Completed through DAAD post graduate scholarship
• Dr. rer. hum. (Magna cum laude) in Molecular Mechanisms of Regenerative Medicine, Universitätsmedizin Rostock, Germany (2018)
  • Research: Regenerative processes in the jaws
• FDS RCS (Ed) Fellowship in Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (2018)
  • Honorary Fellowship recognizing surgical excellence
• Dr. med. dent., Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany (2013)
  • Thesis: Comparison of bone level and tissue level implants
  • Awarded after meritorious international scholarship in implantology
• MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai University, India (2008)
  • 1st Rank in Mumbai University MDS Examinations
• BDS, M. R. Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India (2003)
• Karnataka State Dental Council Registration - Reg. No. 9431-A

Fellowships & Memberships

• Licensed Maxillofacial Surgeon in India, Germany, and Sweden — one of very few surgeons in India with this distinction
• AO Faculty — India and Europe (internationally recognized surgical education organization)
• AO PEER Mentor — Mentors young clinicians in evidence-based cranio-maxillofacial surgery globally
• ITI Fellow — International Team for Implantology
• Examiner, Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
  • Membership in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Diplomate in Implant Dentistry
• Full License to Practice Dentistry in Germany (2015)

Areas of Expertise

Dental Implant Surgery

• Single and multiple dental implants
• All-on-4 and All-on-6 full arch rehabilitation
• Immediate load implants (same-day teeth)
• Computer-guided precision implant placement
• Zygomatic implants for severe bone loss
• Implant success rate exceeds 98.7%

Maxillofacial Trauma

Comprehensive treatment of facial and jaw injuries including fracture repair (jaw, cheekbone, orbital), soft tissue trauma management, emergency trauma care, and post-trauma reconstruction.

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Surgery

Specialized in TMJ disorders and corrective surgeries, jaw pain management, occlusal (bite) rehabilitation, and jaw alignment issues.

Jaw Bone Reconstruction

Complex reconstructive procedures for form and function restoration, including jaw reconstruction after cancer surgery, bone grafting for missing bone volume, and complex defect management.

Orthognathic Surgery

Corrective jaw surgery to improve facial structure — maxillary and mandibular corrections, facial asymmetry correction, and skeletal Class II and Class III correction.

Pathologies of the Jaw

Management of benign and malignant tumors, jaw cysts and tumor removal, and pre-prosthetic surgery.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

• Wisdom tooth extractions (impacted and complex)
• Bone grafting and sinus lift procedures
• Ridge augmentation for implant site preparation

Awards & Recognition

Andre Schroeder Prize for Clinical Research (2017)

The most prestigious clinical award in implant dentistry and bone regeneration

Awarded for cutting-edge work on implant rehabilitation in reconstructed jaws — a challenging field that requires the highest level of surgical skill and research excellence.

International Scholarships

• DAAD Doctoral Scholarship (2016-2019) — Government of Germany, for MD & PhD curriculum at University of Rostock
• DAAD Young Ambassador (2015) — Selected to represent German academic excellence globally
• ITI Scholar, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (2010-2012) — International implantology scholarship

Academic Distinctions

• 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

Leadership & Academic Positions

Teaching & Examining

• AO Faculty — India and Europe
• AO PEER Mentor — Global mentoring in evidence-based cranio-maxillofacial surgery
• Examiner, Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh

University Appointments

• Faculty, Uppsala University, Sweden — Department of Surgical Sciences
• Adjunct Professor, Amrita University, Kochi, India
• Consultant, Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital, Bangalore

Through AO PEER (Peer Evaluation and Education Resource), Dr. Kumar mentors young clinicians across the globe in evidence-based cranio-maxillofacial surgery, ensuring the next generation of surgeons is trained to the highest international standards.

Why Patients Choose Dr. Kumar

Triple-Country Practice License

One of very few surgeons in India licensed to practice in India, Germany, and Sweden — bringing European standards of surgical excellence to Bangalore.

Award-Winning Research

Andre Schroeder Prize winner for groundbreaking clinical research in implant dentistry — the most prestigious award in the field.

University Hospital Experience

Faculty positions at Uppsala University (Sweden) and Amrita University (India) ensure you receive the latest evidence-based treatments.

Complex Case Expertise

From straightforward single-tooth implants to full jaw reconstruction after cancer surgery — no case is too complex.

22+ Years of Experience

Over two decades of clinical excellence, including 16 years as a specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

98.7% Implant Success Rate

Consistently exceeding industry benchmarks with lifetime warranties on implant restorations.

Dr. Vinay V Kumar is a dual-qualified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with over 22 years of experience, licensed in India, Germany, and Sweden. His unique combination of international training and research excellence brings world-class implant and maxillofacial surgery to Bangalore.