Dr C DHINESH KUMAR

Dr. C. Dhinesh Kumar, MDS, PhD, is an accomplished academician, clinician, researcher, and innovator in Prosthodontics, currently serving as Professor at JKKN Dental College and Hospital. With over 15 years of academic teaching experience and a decade of clinical practice, he has demonstrated sustained excellence in dental education, patient care, and research. He completed his BDS in 2007, MDS in Prosthodontics in 2011, and earned his PhD in 2024 with a focus on an innovative jaw relation recording device. His research contributions include the development and patenting of the “Precise Jaw Relation Recorder,” reflecting his strong orientation toward translational research and clinical innovation. Dr. Kumar has authored 19 peer-reviewed publications and contributed to a textbook chapter, with multiple scientific presentations at national conferences. He has received prestigious accolades, including Best Paper Awards at Indian Prosthodontic Society conferences and recognition for innovation at Startup Mania events. His entrepreneurial initiative, the “Truedent Marking System,” further underscores his commitment to advancing dental technology. His areas of interest include implant biomechanics, digital dentistry, forensic prosthodontics, and denture hygiene. As an academic leader, he has actively organized and participated in over 45 continuing dental education programs, while mentoring postgraduate students and guiding research innovations. Dr. Kumar’s career reflects a strong integration of academic excellence, clinical proficiency, research innovation, and entrepreneurial vision, establishing him as a significant contributor to contemporary prosthodontics and dental education.