Dr Ravi Kumar, an alumnus of Government Dental College, Kozhikode, Kerala, India, has been interested in research and innovation in Dentistry in general and orthodontics in particular. He has published many scientific papers and authored a book. He has also been awarded the National award in India for his work

Awards & Honours

National Award for Commercializable Patents 2012. Conferred on 10th, Feb, 2012 by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Hon former President of India.

Patents

1) Endodontic Instrument For Root Canal Sterilization: Indian Patent No: 202137.

2) Real Time Audio Visual Interactive System: Indian Patent Pending.

3) Ligation System For Orthodontic Brackets: Indian Patent Pending.

Paper Presentations

1) Vijayan Ravi Kumar:Nimesulide for Dental Pain -Post marketing (Phase IV) trial on 1600 patients. 61st Indian Dental Conference, Jan 2008, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.

2) Vijayan Ravi Kumar, Ipe Varughese: Nimesulide – Effective Drug For Management Of Dental Pain. 57th Indian Dental Conference, Jan 2003, Kochi, Kerala, India.

3) Vijayan Ravi Kumar: Participative Oral Health Education; Second Best Paper in 33rd Kerala State Dental Conference, 2000, Kozhikode, Kerala, India.

4) Vijayan Ravi Kumar, RamManohar.M, Ipe Varghese, Abdul Majeed, Mangala.M; Cockayne Syndrome: Litterature Review and Dental Findings in Two Cases.. 3rd Triennial Commonwealth Dental Association and 54th Indian Dental Association Congress, 28th Jan.- 1st Feb. 2000, New Delhi, India.

5) Vijayan Ravi Kumar, Saravanan.S, RamManohar.M, M.R.Rajagopal, Ipe Varghese; Oral Health and Treatment Need Survey of Patients with Cancer Pain. 32nd Kerala State Dental Conference 19th-21st Nov.1999, Kannur, Kerala, India.

6) Vijayan Ravi Kumar, Sudeep.S, RamManohar.M, Ipe Varghese, Mubarak Sani; Oral Health Status and Dental Utilisation Survey among Dental Students. 52nd Indian Dental Conference, 28th –29th Jan. 1998,Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

7) Sudeep.S, Vijayan Ravi Kumar, Ipe Varghese, Anto Joseph; Role of Antioxidants in Management of Oral Submucous Fibrosis. 30th Kerala State Dental Conference 22nd-23rd Nov.1997, Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India.

Research Projects

1) Endodontic Instrument For Root Canal Sterilization: Fabrication And Testing (DSIR/TePP/885/05) Department OF Scientific And Industrial Research, Govt. Of India Project, 2005 - 2006. A Phase III clinical trial of the instrument was done under the project.

2) Phase III Clinical Trial: For a commercial Pharmaceutical company 20008-2009

Books and Publications

1) Vijayan Ravi Kumar, Clinical Trial Of Novel Endodontic Instrument For Root Canal Sterilization, Dec 2007, Clinical Dentistry, Vol II, Issue 4, Pgs 42-26.

2) Pre Exam Review (Orthodontics, Pedodontics, Oral Medicine and Radiology) –First Edition, 2001. Pub. By Paras Medical Publishers, Hyderabad.

3) Vijayan Ravi Kumar, Ipe Varghese, Mangala.M; Oral Ulcer-A Synopsis. Souvenir of 31st Kerala State Dental Conference, Nov.1998, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.

Conferences and CMEs Attended

1) 61st Indian Dental Conference, Jan 2008, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.

2) 57th Indian Dental Conference, Jan 2003, Kochi, Kerala, India.

3) Easy & Economical Implantology, Pre-conference course, 16th Nov 2001, Trichur Heart Hospital, Thrissur.

4) 33rd Kerala State Dental Conference, 2000, Kozhikode, Kerala, India.

5) 3rd Triennial Commonwealth Dental Association and 54th Indian Dental Association Congress, 28th Jan.- 1st Feb. 2000, New Delhi, India.

6) 32nd Kerala State Dental Conference, 19th –21st Nov.1999, Kannur, Kerala, India.

7) 52nd Indian Dental Conference, 28th –29th Jan.1998, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

8) 30th Kerala State Dental Conference, 22nd –23rd Nov.1997, Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India.

9) Course on Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry conducted by Dr.Jerry Donovan on 29th Jan.1999 at Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Conferences and CDEs Organized

1) Certificate Course in Fixed Orthodontics – Organized under the aegis of ISOGP, ACEGD and Academy of Fixed Orthodontics (AFO) – Kochi, Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai, New Delhi and Trichy, Training at least 250 participants with face to face and online courses.

2) Advanced Orthodontic Techniques (Labial)– Tip-Edge, Begg’s and Mini Screw Implants– Trithala – Course runs throughout the year.

3). Lingual Orthodontics – Trithala – Course runs throughout the year.

Organizations and Association Memberships

1. Academy of Fixed Orthodontics (AFO)- Founder and Course Director.

2. Founding President, Indian Society of Orthodontics For General Practitioners.

3. Director & Senior Faculty, ACEGD

4. Indian Dental Association, Palakkad

Work Experience

1) Lecturer in Orthodontics, Royal Dental College, Chalissery, Kerala, India since March 2003.

2) Chief Dental Surgeon, National Dental Clinic, Trithala, Kerala since April 2000

3) Worked for 1 year (Jan 1999 – Jan 2000) in the Govt. Dental College, Calicut, Kerala, India.

Dr Ravi Kumar has a specialized practice in Straight Wire, Begg’s, Tip-Edge, Mini Screw Implants and Lingual orthodontic techniques. I am also a visiting orthodontist at many other clinics. Hes is also a career counselor for the local youth clubs and schools. He has also done several Phase III and Phase IV Clinical Trial Projects for pharma companies.

He is also an educator, having conducted many CDE programmes in Orthodontics in India and around the globe.

Personal References

1) Dr. Ram Manohar.M MDS
Former Principal, (Govt. Dental College, Calicut)

‘Sumangal’, Vandipetta, Kannur Road, Nadakkavu PO,

Calicut – 673011, Kerala, India.

2) Dr. Ipe Varghese MDS
Professor & HOD (Oral Pathology, GDC, Calicut)

‘Vengal’, Civil Station PO, Calicut – 673020, Kerala .