Maxillofacial Prosthodontist

Dr. Varun Acharya

B.D.S, M.S, F.A.C.P · Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics

Acharya Dental, Chennai · since 2013

Prosthodontics, implants, cosmetic and oncologic dentistry — trained in Chennai, New York, and Houston; teaching across three continents.

Dr. Varun Acharya
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18+ Years of Practice
7 Peer-Reviewed Publications
60+ Invited Lectures
7 Countries
7 Awards & Honors

About

Dr. Varun Acharya is a board-certified prosthodontist and maxillofacial prosthodontist whose training spans three continents: dental surgery at Saveetha Dental College in Chennai, advanced prosthodontics at New York University, and a fellowship in maxillofacial prosthetics and oncologic dentistry at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Since 2013 he has led maxillofacial prosthodontics at Acharya Dental in Chennai, restoring function and confidence for patients with the most complex rehabilitative needs — while teaching the next generation of implantologists and prosthodontists in India, the United States, and Europe.

Dr. Acharya lecturing on full mouth rehabilitation at a dental conference

Education

  1. 2002–2008

    Saveetha Dental College, Chennai

    Bachelor of Dental Surgery

  2. 2008–2009

    New York University College of Dentistry

    Advanced Program for International Dentists in Prosthodontics

  3. 2009–2012

    New York University College of Dentistry

    Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics

  4. 2012–2013

    The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston

    Fellowship, Maxillofacial Prosthetics & Oncologic Dentistry

  5. 2013–2015

    Grand Canyon University, Phoenix

    M.S. in Health Care Administration

  6. 2017 / 2026

    American Board of Prosthodontics

    Diplomate, certified March 2017; recertified January 2026

Awards & Honors

  • 2007

    Best Outgoing Student

    Saveetha Dental College

  • 2012

    I. Kenneth Adisman Award, Most Outstanding Graduating Resident

    NYU College of Dentistry

  • 2018

    Outstanding Dentist of the Year

    Famdent Excellence in Dentistry Awards, Mumbai

  • 2019

    Outstanding Dentist of the Year

    Famdent Excellence in Dentistry Awards, Mumbai

  • 2021

    Specialist Dentist of the Year: Implantologist

    Famdent Excellence in Dentistry Awards, Mumbai

  • 2022

    Superstar of the Year

    Famdent Excellence in Dentistry Awards, Mumbai

  • 2023

    Award of Teaching Excellence

    Roseman University & Smile USA Academy, Chennai

Academic Appointments

Visiting Faculty

New York University College of Dentistry

2026–

Faculty

ACTA Implantology Masterclass, Amsterdam

2026–

Faculty

AAID Maxicourse India, Bangalore

2018–

Course Director

“First among Equals” Practice Management Masterclass, Chennai

2021–

Previously

  • Resident Teaching Faculty, NYU College of Dentistry (2011–2012) · MD Anderson Cancer Center (2012–2013)
  • Consultant Maxillofacial Prosthodontist, Tata Memorial Cancer Center (2015–2018)
  • Faculty, AAID Mini Residency Sri Lanka (2019–2025) · AAID Maxicourse UAE, Abu Dhabi (2019–2022)
  • Course Director, Maxillofacial Prosthodontics & Oral Oncology Fellowship, Chennai (2022–2023)

Publications

Each title links to its record on PubMed.

  1. Choi M, Acharya V, Berg RW, Marotta J, Green CC, Barbizam JV, White SN. Resinous denture base fracture resistance: effects of thickness and teeth. The International Journal of Prosthodontics 2012; 25:53-59.

  2. Çomut A, Acharya V, Jahangiri L. Use of forced eruption to enhance a pontic site in the anterior maxilla. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 2012; 108:273-278.

  3. Acharya V, Brecht LE. Conventional prosthodontic management of partial edentulism with a resilient attachment-retained overdenture in a patient with a cleft lip and palate: A clinical report. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 2014; 112:117-121.

  4. Acharya V, Montgomery PC. A technique to orient a stone cast in the fabrication of a nasal prosthesis. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 2014; 112:692-694.

  5. Acharya V, Chambers MS. Maxillofacial prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient with oral complications during and after multimodality therapy for the management of oral squamous cell carcinoma. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 2015; 113:651-655.

  6. Acharya V, Victor D. Orthodontic management of patients undergoing prosthetic rehabilitation. Journal of the California Dental Association 2015; 43:185-191.

  7. Bhayani MK, Acharya V, Kongkiatkamon S, Farah S, Roberts DB, Sterba J, Chambers MS, Lai SY. Sialendoscopy for Patients with Radioiodine-Induced Sialadenitis and Xerostomia. Thyroid 2015; 25:834-838.

Speaking

Sixty-plus invited lectures, workshops, and orations across seven countries — a selection:

  • 2026

    R. Ahmed Oration Lecture

    Indian Dental Conference, Mangalore

  • 2026

    ICOI ASEAN Congress

    Chennai

    “Overcoming Obstacles”

  • 2026

    Masterclass on Occlusion

    GSDS, Colombo

  • 2024

    AAID Global Conference

    Delhi

    “Digital vs Analog”

  • 2024

    NYU College of Dentistry Symposium

    Mumbai

    “Smiles Renewed”

  • 2023

    ISOI National Conference

    Mumbai

    “From Setbacks to Success”

  • 2020

    Philippine Dental Association

    Manila

    “Breathe Easy, Sleep Easy”

  • 2019

    Sri Lanka Dental Conference

    Colombo

    “Full Mouth Rehabilitation for the Aging Population”

  • India
  • United States
  • UAE
  • Sri Lanka
  • Malaysia
  • Philippines
  • Netherlands

Beyond the Clinic

Past Chairman of Madras Round Table 1 — a 69-year-old organization focused on education and health of underprivileged children.

  • Fellow, American College of Prosthodontists
  • Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics
  • International Team of Implantologists
  • Indian Society of Oral Implantologists
  • Indian Prosthodontic Society
  • World Clinical Laser Institute
  • Dental Council of India