Journal of Contemporary Dental Science and Research

Dr. Rudra Deo Kumar is an accomplished academician and dental professional currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna. With over a decade of experience in clinical practice, teaching, and research, he has demonstrated consistent dedication to academic excellence and professional growth.

Dr. Kumar completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from SCB Dental College, Cuttack, followed by a Master of Dental Surgery from Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi. He has held various academic and clinical positions at prestigious institutions, including AIIMS New Delhi, AIIMS Jammu, Lady Hardinge Medical College, and Safdarjung Hospital.

Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, delivering lectures, conducting seminars, and mentoring students. He has successfully trained 23 postgraduate students and multiple batches of undergraduate students, reflecting his strong commitment to education and mentorship.

Dr. Kumar has contributed significantly to research, with 24 publications in national and international indexed journals. His academic interests are complemented by specialized training in Mimics Innovation Suite from Materialise, Leuven, Belgium. His areas of expertise include teaching, clinical practice, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Kumar has demonstrated leadership and organizational skills by serving as Secretary at AIIMS Delhi and actively participating in the Red Cross Society. He has also played a key role in organizing national-level conferences and workshops.

He is known for his strong communication skills, professionalism, adaptability, and dedication to continuous learning. His interests include teaching, traveling, and reading, which further enrich his professional and personal development.

• temporomandibular Joint Disorder, Oral Pathology, Orthognathic Surgery, Maxillofacial trauma

1. Yadav P, Roychoudhury A, Kumar RD, Bhutia O, Bhutia T, Aggarwal B. Total alloplastic
temporomandibular joint replacement. J Maxillofac Oral Surg. 2021;20(4):515–526.

2. Lal B, Kumar RD, Alagarsamy R, Sundaram DS, Bhutia O, et al. Role of Carnoy's solution as
treatment adjunct in jaw lesions other than odontogenic keratocyst: a systematic review. Br J
Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2021;59(7):729–741.

3. Mohanty S, Kohli S, Dabas J, Kumar RD, Bodh R, Yadav S. Fate of the coronoid process
after coronoidotomy and its effect on interincisal opening: a clinical and radiologic
assessment. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2017;75(6):1263–1273.

4. Shandilya S, Mohanty S, Sharma P, Chaudhary Z, Kohli S, Kumar RD. Effect of preoperative
intramuscular injection of botulinum toxin A on pain and mouth opening after surgical
intervention in temporomandibular joint ankylosis cases. J Oral Maxillofac Surg.
2020;78(6):916–926.

5. Shandilya S, Mohanty S, Sharma P, Chaudhary Z, Kohli S, Kumar RD. Effect of botulinum
toxin-A on pain and mouth opening following surgical intervention in oral submucous
fibrosis—a controlled clinical trial. J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2021;49(8):675–681.

6. Cathrine Diana MD, Kumar RD, Bodh R, et al. Does surgical intervention for trigeminal
neuralgia refractory to pharmacotherapy improve quality of life? A systematic review. J Oral
Maxillofac Surg. 2021;[details to be verified].

7. Urs AB, Augustine J, Negi D, Kumar RD, Ghosh S. Pleomorphic adenoma: a rare
presentation in buccal salivary gland with extensive squamous and mucous metaplasia. Pan
Afr Med J. 2019;33:147.

8. Sundaram DS, Lal B, Kumar RD, Bhutia O. A rare case of bilateral pseudoaneurysm
secondary to mandibular condyle fracture: a case report with review of literature. Oral
Maxillofac Surg. 2023;27(3):527–532.

9. Mohanty S, Kumari S, Kohli S, Kumar RD, Verma A, Dabas J. Anterior segmental
osteotomies without orthodontics: practicability of correction of dentoalveolar deformities. Br
J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2021;59(3):292–296.

10. Kumar RD, Bodh R, Verma A, Kumari S, Mohanty S, Kohli S. Rare presentation of two
distinct benign odontogenic tumors in a single jaw: clinical, radiological and histological
findings with a brief review of literature. Oral Maxillofac Surg Cases. 2019;5(2):100100.

11. Bodh R, Kumari S, Mohanty S, Kumar RD, Diana C. Removal of a deeply impacted ectopic
mandibular third molar through a buccal corticotomy in severe trismus: a case report. J Clin
Diagn Res. 2018;12:ZD04–ZD06.

12. Lakshmanan S, Lal B, Kumar RD, Mishra D, Bhutia O. Central granular cell odontogenic
tumor of mandible in a child. J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2022;46(6)

13. Kumar RD, Verma A, Mohanty S, Kumari S, Hussain I, Ghosh S. Aggressive fibromatosis
involving the cheek: a case report with review of literature. J Oral Maxillofac Surg Med
Pathol. 2021;33(2)

14. Kumar RD, Mohanty S, Chaudhary Z, Sahoo BL, Dabas J, Verma A. Conventional skin
suture, skin staple versus contemporary tissue adhesive for maxillofacial elective wound
care—a single blind prospective randomized comparative study. J Oral Maxillofac Surg Med
Pathol. 2021;33(1):60–65.

15. Rashid S, Kumar RD, Kalimuddin KS. Closed treatment versus open reduction and internal
fixation for mandibular condylar head fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J
Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2026;54(7):104560.

16. Rashid S, Kumar RD, Kalimuddin KS, Goyal S. Intralesional platelet-rich plasma versus
other medical treatment modalities in oral submucous fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-
analysis. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2026;

17. Rashid S, Kumar RD, Choudhary S. A case report on virtual surgical planning and fracture
reduction in the management of complex maxillofacial trauma. J Maxillofac Oral Surg. 2026;

18. Choudhary S, Rashid S, Haidry N, Kumar RD, Bharti S, Mishra R. Rare presentation of
pleomorphic adenoma originating from the buccal minor salivary gland. 2026;

19. Rashid S, Gupta VA, Choudhary S, Deepika D, Kumar RD. Are resorbable plating systems
comparable to conventional titanium plating in pediatric maxillofacial trauma patients? A
systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2026;
20. Kumar RD, Choudhary S, Devanshu D. Surgical challenges in treating odontogenic
keratocyst with bilateral TMJ ankylosis: a case report. J Maxillofac Oral Surg. 2025:1–4.

21. Verma A, Mohanty S, Sharma P, Prakash A, Kumar RD. Does preoperative vascular mapping
using color-Doppler ultrasound have a role in the success of axial nasolabial flap?
JMaxillofac Oral Surg. 2025;24(1):224–232.

22. Mishra D, Kumar RD, Kala S, Kaur H, Roychoudhury A. Histological differentiation between
glandular odontogenic cyst and dentigerous cyst exhibiting mucous metaplasia. Oral Surg
Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol. 2022;133(5):e129.

23. Kumar RD, Gautam S, Yadav R, Roychoudhury A. Dengue fever complicating orbital floor
repair. J Oral Maxillofac Surg Med Pathol. 2020;32(6)

24. Diana C, Kumar RD, Verma A. Use of Limberg flap double layered palatoplasty in the
closure of acquired oro-nasal fistula in adults: a series of 7 cases with 6 months follow-up. J
Oral Maxillofac Surg Med Pathol. 2019;31(2):71–74.

25. Kaur H, Dabas J, Kumar RD, Mohanty S. Inter-disciplinary approach to the management of
central giant cell lesion: a case report. Indian J Orthod Dentofacial Res. 2019;4(2):104–108

26. Rashid S, Kumar RD, Choudhary S, Mishra R. Maxillofacial trauma with incidental
temporomandibular joint ankylosis: a clinical dilemma and its single-stage management. J
Maxillofac Oral Surg. 2026;[in press]. doi:10.1007/s12663-026-02953-6