Prof. Dr. Vinod Kumar
Root canal specialist for over 20 years, teacher of dentists, and the person who treats you.
MDS, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
A practice limited to saving teeth
Dr. Vinod’s practice is limited to endodontics, the specialty of root canal treatment. His focus is complicated cases: failed root canals, missed canals, broken instruments and teeth other dentists have advised removing.
He puts patient comfort first, and keeps up with new techniques in root canal treatment and pain control so that every patient gets the best care he can give.
Training and career
- 1999Graduated in dentistry (BDS) from Bapuji Dental College, Davangere
- 2002Master’s degree (MDS) in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Government Dental College, Bangalore
- 2010Founded Roots Dental Academy, a dedicated centre training dentists in microscopic root canal treatment
- TeachingProfessor and Head of the Department of Endodontics, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
- TodayTreats patients at Roots Dental, Millers Road, Bengaluru, and trains dentists from across India
Teaching and recognition
- Invited speaker at national and international dental conferences
- Key opinion leader for international dental companies
- Lectures widely on using magnification in root canal treatment
- Member, Indian Endodontic Society
- Member, American Association of Endodontists
Outside the clinic
Dr. Vinod is married to Dr. Shruthi, a prosthodontist, and they have a son, Samanyu. He enjoys long drives and golf.