Dr. Vinod Kumar
Designation
Professor
Specialization
Oral Pathology
Experience
25 Years
Qualifications
BDS, MDS

Professor Dr. Vinod Kumar RB completed his BDS from the esteemed SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad, in 1992, followed by his MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology from the same institution in 1998. With over 25 years of experience, he has been dedicated to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students at various institutions nationwide. Dr. Vinod Kumar has held the position of principal for more than a decade. He boasts an extensive portfolio of national and international publications and is a founding member of the Kerala Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists (KSOMP).

Publications

 

  1. Habits and Oral Health Status in Selected Indian Population
    Central European Journal of Public Tobacco Health. 2008;16(2):77–84.
  2. A Rare Case of Dentigerous Cyst in a One-Year-Old Child: Report
    Head Neck Pathol. 2011;5:171–4.
  3. Neonatal Line as a Linear Evidence of Live Birth
    J Forensic Dent Sci. 2011 Jan–Jun;3(1).
  4. Intraoral Presentation of Multiple Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors Associated with Neurofibromatosis
    J Oral Maxillofac Pathol. 2011;15(1):Jan–Apr.
  5. Desmoplastic Ameloblastoma with Osteoplasia J Oral Maxillofac Pathol. 2013;17(2):May–Aug.
  6. Fundamentals of Cone Beam Computed Tomography
    J Indian Prosthodont Soc. 2015 Jan–Mar;15(1).
  7. Application of Cone Beam Computed Tomography for a Prosthodontist
    J Indian Prosthodont Soc. 2015 Apr–Jun;15(2).
  8. Revascularization of Immature Permanent Anterior Tooth Using Platelet-Rich Plasma
    Int J Prev Clin Dent Res. Year;Vol(issue).
  9. CBCT as the Better Investigating Tool for Facial Reconstruction for Forensic Identification: A Systemic Review
    Indian J Res. 2021;10(7).
  10. Role of Forensic Odontology and Anthropology in the Identification of Human Remains
    J Oral Maxillofac Pathol. 2021 Sep–Dec;25(3).
  11. Extremely Large Submandibular Sialolith Removal: A Case Report
    Ann Maxillofac Surg. 2022;Vol(issue).
  12. Lipsticks: A Microbial Cellar—An Original Study
    J Microsc Ultrastruct. 2019 Oct–Dec;7(4).
  13. Connecting Forensic Odontology among Medical Practitioners in Central Kerala—An Original Study
     J Fam Med Prim Care. 2019 Apr;8(4).
  14. A Phase Contrast Cytomorphometric Study of Oral Exfoliated Cells in Diabetes Mellitus Patients: An Original Study
    Indian J Dent Sci. 2019 Apr–Jun;11(2).
  15. Prevalence of Smoking among Dental Students and Gauging Their Knowledge about Tobacco Cessation Methods: An Original Study
    J Fam Med Prim Care. 2019 May;8(5).
  16. A Localized Gingival Enlargement as Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma
     Amrita J Med. 2010;Vol(issue).
  17. Shedding of Deciduous Teeth
    In: Orban’s Oral Histology and Embryology. 14th ed.
  18. Forensic Facial Reconstruction Using CBCT 7: A Systematic Review
     Stomatologia Baltic Dent Maxillofac J. 2021;22:49–55.
  19. Morphometric Sex Identification Based on Paranasal Sinus Dimensions in the South Indian Populations: A CBCT-Based Comparative Study
     Journal Name. Year;Vol(issue).
  20. Lips Can’t Lie: An Original Study on the Role of Lip Prints in Individual Identification
    Kerala Dent J. 2019;42(1).
  21. Chapter 14- Shedding of deciduous teeth- Contributor in Orban's Oral Histology and Embryology 14th edition
  22. Forensic facial reconstruction using CBCT: A systematic review; Stomatologia Baltic Dental and Maxillilofacial journal 22:49-55, 2021
  23.  Sajithkumar A, Shenoy M, Vinod KRB, Nadakkavukkaran D. Nanotechnology applications in oral pathology: A scoping review. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2025;29:127-36

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