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Dr Vijay Kumar

BDS, MDS, FIADT, FDS RCPS (Glasg)

Professor of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
Dedicated to excellence in patient care, research, and academic leadership 

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Education

2012

Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) degree in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

2008

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) degree from Government Dental College, Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak, Haryana .

Work Experience

He joined as a full time faculty in the year 2015 and currently working at the same institute as  Professor of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. He has over 12 years of clinical and teaching experience.

After receiving his MDS degree, Dr. Vijay Kumar worked as Research officer from the year 2012 to 2015 in an Indian council of Medical Research Project at All India Institue fo Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

Clinical Care

Expert in conservative and endodontic treatments focused on preserving natural teeth 

Public Health

Worked in healthcare initiatives with the Ministry of Health and WHO

Research Work

Author of national and international journals and academic books

Funded Project

Received ICMR funding for Research in dental science 

Skills

Anterior Aesthetics

Combines artistic precision and advanced restorative techniques to create beautiful, durable, and natural-looking smiles.

3-D Static and Dynamic Navigation

The 3D Static and Dynamic Navigation system enables precise implant planning and real-time surgical guidance, improving accuracy, safety, and predictability during dental implant procedures

Vital Pulp Therapy

Focuses on maintaining healthy pulp tissue using advanced regenerative techniques, helping preserve the natural tooth structure and long-term function.

Micro Endodontics

Utilizes magnificant and advanced techniques for highly precise root 
canal treatments and improved success rates 

Research Interest Area

Focuses on maintaining healthy pulp tissue using advanced regenerative techniques, helping preserve the natural tooth structure and long-term function.

Radiation Caries

Irrigation Dynamics

Dental Traumatology

Publications

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Dr Vijay Kumar

Professor-All India Institute of Medical Sciences(AIIMS)

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Citations 937 859
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Publications Library

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Cited by 99

Deep learning for categorization of endodontic lesion based on radiographic periapical index scoring system

NP Moidu, S Sharma, A Chawla, V Kumar, A Logani

Clinical Oral Investigations 26 (1), 651-658, 2022

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Cited by 82

Association between concentration of active MMP‐9 in pulpal blood and pulpotomy outcome in permanent mature teeth with irreversible pulpitis–a preliminary study

R Sharma, V Kumar, A Logani, A Chawla, RA Mir, S Sharma, M Kalaivani

International Endodontic Journal 54 (4), 479-489, 2021

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Cited by 71

Combination of nonsurgical endodontic and vital pulp therapy for management of mature permanent mandibular molar teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis and apical …

B Koli, A Chawla, A Logani, V Kumar, S Sharma

Journal of endodontics 47 (3), 374-381, 2021

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Cited by 48

Rapid detection of SARS‐CoV‐2 in saliva: can an endodontist take the lead in point‐of‐care COVID‐19 testing?

S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, A Logani

International Endodontic Journal 53 (7), 1017, 2020

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Cited by 41

Response to pulp sensibility tests after full pulpotomy in permanent mandibular teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis: a retrospective data analysis

A Aravind, R Rechithra, R Sharma, A Rana, S Sharma, V Kumar, ...

Journal of Endodontics 48 (1), 80-86, 2022

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Cited by 39

Outcome and associated predictors for nonsurgical management of large cyst‐like periapical lesions: A CBCT‐based prospective cohort study

A Saini, D Nangia, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, A Logani, A Upadhyay

International Endodontic Journal 56 (2), 146-163, 2023

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Cited by 36

Influence of occlusal and proximal caries on the outcome of full pulpotomy in permanent mandibular molar teeth with partial irreversible pulpitis: A prospective study.

A Aravind, V Kumar, S Sharma, A Chawla, A Logani

International Endodontic Journal 54 (10), 1699-1707, 2021

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Cited by 35

Effect of body temperature on the cyclic fatigue resistance of the nickel–titanium endodontic instruments: A systematic review and meta-analysis of in vitro studies

S Savitha, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, P Vanamail, A Logani

Journal of Conservative Dentistry: JCD 25 (4), 338, 2022

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Cited by 34

Evaluating the efficacy of different techniques and irrigation solutions for removal of calcium hydroxide from the root canal system: A scanning electron microscope study

A Chawla, V Kumar

Journal of Conservative Dentistry 21 (4), 394-400, 2018

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Cited by 32

Association between the mesiobuccal canal configuration, interorifice distance, and the corresponding root length of permanent maxillary first molar tooth: a Cone-beam Computed …

NP Moidu, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, A Logani

Journal of Endodontics 47 (1), 39-43, 2021

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Cited by 31

Palliative dental care: Ignored dimension of dentistry amidst COVID‐19 pandemic

V Yadav, V Kumar, S Sharma, A Chawla, A Logani

Special Care in Dentistry 40 (6), 613-615, 2020

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Cited by 31

Multiple Idiopathic Cervical Root Resorptions in Patients with Hepatitis B Virus Infection

V Kumar, A Chawla, A Kaur

Journal of endodontics 44 (10), 1575-1577, 2018

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Cited by 25

Prevalence and radiological characteristics of palatogingival groove: A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study in an Indian cohort

MS Lekshmi, S Sharma, SR Gupta, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, ...

Journal of Conservative Dentistry 24 (4), 359-363, 2021

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Cited by 25

Treatment outcome of regenerative endodontic procedures in mature permanent teeth compared to nonsurgical endodontic treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis

D Nangia, A Saini, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, V Perumal, A Logani

Journal of Conservative Dentistry: JCD 24 (6), 530, 2021

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Cited by 23

Mineral trioxide aggregate pulpotomy: An ideal treatment option for management of talon cusp

V Kumar, A Chawla, A Logani, N Shah

Contemporary Clinical Dentistry 3 (4), 491, 2012

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Cited by 20

Effect of gravity on periapical extrusion of irrigating solution with different irrigation protocols in immature anterior teeth

R Sharma, V Kumar, A Logani, A Chawla, S Sharma, B Koli

European Endodontic Journal 5 (2), 150, 2020

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Cited by 18

Indices for the assessment of radiation-related caries

A Chopra, N Monga, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, A Logani

Journal of Conservative Dentistry 25 (5), 481-486, 2022

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Cited by 16

Novel cryotherapy technique for pulpotomy in mature permanent teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis-a randomized controlled trial

VS Akhil, V Kumar, A Aravind, R Sharma, S Sharma, A Chawla, ...

Clinical Oral Investigations 28 (5), 1-14, 2024

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Cited by 14

Learning curve for dynamic navigation procedure during endodontic management of permanent maxillary anterior teeth with pulp canal calcification: A risk-adjusted cumulative …

S Sharma, P Haldar, V Kumar, A Chawla, A Logani

Journal of Endodontics 51 (3), 295-302, 2025

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Cited by 14

The outcome of full and deep pulpotomy in teeth with extremely deep carious lesion and symptomatic irreversible pulpitis: A non‐inferiority randomized controlled trial

A Shah, A Pv, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, A Logani

International Endodontic Journal, 2025

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Cited by 13

Influence of intracanal medicaments on the periodontal and periapical healing in concurrent endodontic-periodontal lesions with/without communication: a systematic review and …

S Gill, K Tabiyar, R Balachandran, H Priya, D Agarwal, S Sharma, ...

Clinical Oral Investigations 27 (11), 6371-6382, 2023

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Cited by 12

Dentine sialoprotein expression in gingival crevicular fluid during trauma‐induced root resorption

V Kumar, A Logani, N Shah

International Endodontic Journal 46 (4), 371-378, 2013

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Cited by 11

Quality and accuracy of patient‐oriented Web‐based information regarding tooth avulsion

D Nangia, A Saini, A Krishnan, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, A Logani

Dental Traumatology 38 (4), 299-308, 2022

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Cited by 11

Performance Comparison of a Domain‐Specific Chatbot and General‐Purpose Chatbots in Dental Traumatology

V Kumar, A Sachdeva, S Sharma, A Chawla, V Kumar, S Pandey, ...

Dental Traumatology 42 (4), 529-541, 2026

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Cited by 10

Parental awareness of on-site management of traumatic dental injuries: An online survey

S Gill, A Chawla, S Sharma, V Kumar, N Tewari, A Logani

Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry 40 (4 …, 2022

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Cited by 10

India's contribution to regenerative endodontics: A bibliometric analysis

A Krishnan, A Saini, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, A Logani

Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics 23 (4), 325-329, 2020

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Cited by 10

Intentional replantation: A viable alternative for management of palatogingival groove

V Kumar, A Logani, N Shah

Saudi Endodontic Journal 3 (2), 90-94, 2013

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Cited by 10

A minimally invasive surgical approach for large cyst-like periapical lesions: a case series.

N Shah, A Logani, V Kumar

General Dentistry 62 (1), e1-5, 2014

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Cited by 10

Performance Comparison of a Domain‐Specific Chatbot and General‐Purpose Chatbots in Dental Traumatology

V Kumar, A Sachdeva, S Sharma, A Chawla, V Kumar, S Pandey, ...

Dental Traumatology, 2025

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Cited by 9

Management of long-standing perforation with mineral trioxide aggregate using metronidazole-containing collagen as an internal matrix

S Sharma, V Kumar, A Logani

Saudi Endodontic Journal 7 (2), 123-127, 2017

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Cited by 9

Comparative evaluation of full and partial pulpotomy in permanent teeth with irreversible pulpitis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

V Kumar, A Chawla, H Priya, A Sachdeva, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Logani

Australian Endodontic Journal, 2024

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Cited by 9

A Novel Approach to Repositioning and Stabilization of a Luxated Tooth With Displacement Using a 3D Printed Guide

S Jha, R Balachandran, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, A Logani

Journal of Endodontics 48 (7), 936-942, 2022

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Cited by 8

Influence of preoperative degree of tooth loosening and thickness of wire on the rigidity of wire composite splint

A Aravind, V Kumar, S Sharma, A Chawla, A Logani

Journal of Conservative Dentistry 24 (5), 451-456, 2021

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Cited by 8

Inflammatory mediators for predicting the risk of trauma‐induced root resorption: A systematic review

RM Johnson, N Tewari, V Kumar, M Rahul, VP Mathur, UK Bhawal

Dental Traumatology 39 (3), 264-275, 2023

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Cited by 8

Effect of Sodium Hypochlorite Concentration on the Outcome of Full Pulpotomy in Mature Permanent Teeth with Irreversible Pulpitis–A Systematic Review

A Saini, A Kaur, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, A Logani

Indian Journal of Dental Research 35 (3), 331-338, 2024

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Cited by 7

Influence of the severity of periodontal disease on the outcome of non-surgical endodontic therapy: A prospective cohort study

AK Duraisamy, A Logani, V Kumar, A Chawla, S Sharma, RM Pandey

Clinical Oral Investigations 28 (4), 217, 2024

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Cited by 6

Evaluation of one-versus two-step technique on the outcome of mineral trioxide aggregate pulpotomy in mature permanent teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis

AS Rana, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, A Logani

Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics 28 (2), 161-167, 2025

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Cited by 5

Quality assessment of clinical practice guidelines and position statements on vital pulp therapy: a systematic review

A Sachdeva, V Kumar, A Chawla, H Priya, V Kumar, S Sharma, A Logani

Evidence-Based Dentistry, 1-7, 2025

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Cited by 5

Effect of the Time Interval of Functional Loading on the Periapical Healing of Endodontically Treated Mandibular Molar Teeth with Pulp Necrosis and Asymptomatic Apical …

GS Kangjam, A Logani, V Jain, V Kumar, A Chawla, B Chirom

Journal of Endodontics 50 (10), 1381-1392, 2024

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Cited by 5

Selective Removal to Soft Dentine versus Full Pulpotomy for Management of Proximal Deep Carious Lesions: A Randomized Controlled Non-Inferiority Trial

W Wani, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, M Kalaivani, A Logani

Caries Research 57 (4), 536-545, 2023

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Cited by 5

Flow characteristics of positive and negative pressure irrigation in an immature tooth–A computational fluid dynamics study

S Savitha, N Kumar, VK Chalamalla, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, ...

Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics 26 (5), 544-549, 2023

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Cited by 4

Topography of root-end surface after freehand and three-dimensional-guided apicoectomy procedure: A scanning electron microscope study

PR Damor, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, A Logani

Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics 27 (4), 424-428, 2024

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Cited by 4

3D geometric analysis of second mesiobuccal canal in permanent maxillary first molar tooth

I Khadilkar, D Nangia, A Chawla, S Sharma, V Kumar, S Gupta, A Logani

Australian Endodontic Journal 49 (1), 140-148, 2023

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Cited by 4

Accidental avulsion of a recently traumatised maxillary anterior tooth during rubber dam application

A Kaur, V Kumar, A Logani

BMJ Case Reports CP 14 (8), e241872, 2021

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Cited by 3

Pulp Survival of Cracked Teeth with Normal Pulp or Reversible Pulpitis after External Splinting: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis

FG AS, A Krishnan, S Sharma, N Tewari, V Kumar, A Chawla, S Pandey, ...

Journal of Endodontics, 2025

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Cited by 3

Cone‐beam computed tomography‐based descriptive classification for transverse root fracture

A Saini, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, S Gupta, B Kahler, A Logani

Australian Endodontic Journal, 2024

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Cited by 3

Endodontic implications of a patient with arteriovenous malformation: a case report and literature review

A Chawla, S Gill, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Logani

International Endodontic Journal 54 (6), 975-987, 2021

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Cited by 3

Management of endodontic emergencies at a tertiary care hospital during the lockdown phase of the COVID-19 pandemic

S Sharma, A Logani, A Chawla, V Kumar, S Gill

Endodontology 32 (4), 225-230, 2020

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Cited by 3

Morphological evaluation of mental foramen using cone-beam computed tomography: A retrospective observational study

A Chawla, R Balachandran, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Logani

Endodontology 35 (4), 331-337, 2023

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Cited by 2

Novel pain assessment tool specific for pulp symptoms to aid diagnosis

V Kumar, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, M Kalaivani, DK Baidya, ...

International Endodontic Journal, 2025

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Cited by 2

Iatrogenic mid-root perforation of fused teeth

V Kumar, S Arora

Saudi Endodontic Journal 2 (3), 152-155, 2012

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Cited by 1

Concurrent infusion of glutathione, tranexamic acid, and Vitamin C as oral mesotherapeutic agents for management of gingival hyperpigmentation: A case series

N Vyas, A Chawla, V Kumar, S Sharma, A Logani

Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics 28 (7), 708-711, 2025

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Cited by 0

A questionnaire-based study on the management of deep carious lesions and exposed pulp among members of the Indian conservative dentistry and endodontic societies

R Singh, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, A Logani

Endodontology 36 (1), 10-15, 2024

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Cited by 0

Level of evidence of scientific research presented at a national endodontic conference

A Krishnan, A Chawla, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Logani

Endodontology 35 (Suppl 2), S1-S4, 2023

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Cited by 0

Influence of the restoration after pulpotomy on the strength of electrical stimulus reaching the pulp space: An: in vitro: investigation

A Chopra, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, S Jain, A Logani

Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics 26 (3), 338-343, 2023

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Cited by 0

3D Printing in Endodontics

S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, A Logani

3D Printing in Oral Health Science: Applications and Future Directions, 253-268, 2022

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Cited by 0

Management of Post COVID-19 Rhino cerebral Mucormycosis: A case report

V Kumar, S Sharma, A Chawla, D Koli, D Mishra, S Anbarasan, A Logani

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Cited by 0

Cone beam computed tomographic characterization of short root anom-aly in chloroquine-induced Stevens-Johnson Syndrome–a case report

V Yadav, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, A Logani

Folia Med (Plovdiv) 64 (1), 169-75, 2022

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Cited by 0

The Oro-Tonsillar-Nasal Hygiene Triad-A Paradigm Shift for COVID-19

A Chawla, J Brownbill, V Kumar, S Sharma

SVOA Dentistry 2 (3), 97-98, 2021

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Cited by 0

Bifid mandibular canal: an aberrant anatomic variation

V Kumar

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science 2 (2), 133-134, 2017

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Cited by 0

Contrary electrode positions and its effect on the accuracy of apex locator.

A Logani, A Singh, A Chawla, V Kumar, N Shah

Journal of Dental Specialities 3 (1), 2015

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Cited by 0

Conventional vs. Non-Obturation Endodontic-Treatment Protocol “Sealbio” – A Comparative Clinical Study.

SN Kumar V, Logani A

International Dental Journal 65 (Suppl. 1), 176-227, 2015

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Cited by 0

MICRO-ENDODONTIC MANAGEMENT OF MIDDLE MESIAL CANAL IN MANDIBULAR MOLAR.

N Mishra, I Narang, V Kumar

Guident 6 (4), 2013

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Management of Post COVID-19 Rhino cerebral Mucormycosis: A case report (preprint)

V Kumar, S Sharma, A Chawla, D Koli, D Mishra, S Anbarasan, A Logani

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Cited by 0

Post-operative Pain after Photo-Active Disinfection (PAD) Supplemented Single Visit Root Canal Treatment in Teeth with Symptomatic Apical Periodontitis

AL Vijay Kumar , Sidhartha Sharma , Amrita Chawla

Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section) 35 (1), 7-12, 0

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Use of thermoplasticized guttapercha to treat internal root resorption: A case report

V Kumar

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Association between proximal caries and pulp canal obliteration in maxillary molars: A cone-beam computed tomography-based retrospective study

YP Kumar, A Sachdeva, A Chawla, V Kumar, S Sharma, S Pandey, ...

Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics 29 (4), 386, 2026

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Cited by 0

Influence of Traumatic Overbite on the Periapical Healing of Endodontically Treated Anterior Teeth with Periapical Pathosis-A Preliminary Prospective Study

S Gill, P Meena, A Chawla, V Kumar, A Logani

International Journal of Medical and Oral Research 10 (2), 20-25, 2025

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Cited by 0

Management of Separated Needle during Intraosseous anaesthesia of Mandibular Molar: A Case Report

A Doddamani, FG AS, S Sharma, V Kumar, A Chawla, A Logani

Journal of Endodontics, 2026

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Cited by 0

Irrigation Dynamics of the TruNatomy Needle in a Minimally Prepared Root Canal: A Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis

AL Selventhra Savitha, Vijay Kumar, Sidhartha Sharma, Amrita Chawla

Australian Endodontic Journal, 2026

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Artificial Intelligence for Detecting Secondary Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Diagnostic Test Accuracy

A Sachdeva, YP Kumar, A Chawla, V Kumar, S Sharma, AD Upadhyay, ...

Caries Research, 2026

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Awards and Honours

Fellow International Association of Dental Traumatology

Fellow Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Fellow Indian Society for Dental Research

Recipient of the Journal of Endodontics (JOE) Publication Award for Best Clinical Research, 2022.

Best Clinical Oral Presentation at ISDT national Conference: 2025

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Address : Third Floor, Centre for Dental Education and Research (Dental OPD),
AIIMS, Block D2, Ansari Nagar East, 
New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr Vijay Kumar

Centre for Dental Education and Research (Dental OPD),
AIIMS, Block D2, Ansari Nagar East, 
New Delhi, Delhi, India