DR. ARUNI TILAKARATNE

OBJECTIVE

Perform a range of responsibilities as a Professor in Periodontology in teaching, research, clinical duties and contribute towards the institution‘s development to uplift the institution and the profession.

EXPERIENCE WITH EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Current Position: Professor in Periodontology, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya

Total experience as an academician in Periodontology - 32 years (from 19.03.1992 up to 17.09.2024)

[16 years of experience as a Senior Professor/Professor; 09 years of experience as a Senior Lecturer; 07 years of experience as a Dental Lecturer in the Department of Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka].

Special appointments during my sabbatical leave periods:

1. Clinical Lecturer & Visiting Researcher at the Dept of Periodontology, Guy’s King’s St Thomas’ Dental Institute, University of London, United Kingdom for 01 year (September 2005-August 2006).
2. Visiting Professor in the Dept of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya, Malaysia (March 2022 – August 2023).

Other appointments/services/special training exposures:

1. Dental House Officer, Dental Institute, Ministry of Health, Colombo, Sri Lanka (18th June 1991 to 18th March 1992).
2. Assistant Lecturer (Temporary) in Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (01st April 1991 to 15th June 1991).
3. Training in Clinical Dentistry (Special training exposure in Periodontology) at Kyushu University Faculty of Dentistry, Japan (April to August 1996).
4. Clinical training in Periodontology at the Department of Periodontology & Preventive Dentistry at Guy’s Dental School in University of London (November 1996 to October 1997).
5. Cell culture laboratory research training at King’s College Dental Institute, University of London (September 1997-March 1999).

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Carryout duties as a Professor in Periodontology with responsibilities in teaching, research, clinical work on patients, clinical & research supervision, guiding & moulding undergraduate & postgraduate students as well as young academics to progress in the field of Dentistry and academia.
2. Be a mentor and groom young academic members on research and publication.
3. Provide valuable input for curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
4. Utilize expertise and experience in administrative responsibilities for the development of the institution.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

• As a Teacher in Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education

Teaching experience for undergraduates (for 31 years) and postgraduates (for 21 years) conducting lectures, clinical & laboratory demonstrations, clinical teaching & supervision, tutorial classes, research discussions and research supervision. These were carried out according to the updated curriculum revisions at different times.

• As an Examiner in Undergraduate and Postgraduate Examinations

1. Experience as an undergraduate examiner (for 24 years) and a postgraduate examiner for 20 years for Postgraduate Diploma, MD Clinical Exams (PhD equivalent) /M’Phil by thesis.
2. Served in the capacity of the ‘Chief Examiner’, ‘Senior Examiner Representing the External Examiner’ and ‘Examination Coordinator’ for MD (Restorative Dentistry) examinations conducted by the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM) from 2008 to 2021.
3. Served as an examiner for PGIM MD (Orthodontics) from 2008 to 2021, and for Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital Dental Practice (PgDHDP) from 2002 to 2021.
4. Served as an examiner for case book evaluation in PGIM MS (Restorative Dentistry), Pre-Board Certification Assessment (PBCA) and Portfolio Evaluation (2005, 2017).
5. Served as the External Examiner in Periodontology (Final BDS) - Penang International Dental College (PIDC), Malaysia in September 2011.

• As a National Representative in Councils/ Boards/ Committees/ International Conferences

i. Functioned as a Council Member of the National Research Council of Sri Lanka, from 2005 to 2018.

ii. National Representative and Guest Speaker at the 2nd UKM international symposium in Periodontology held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in October 2007.

iii. National Policy Implication Expert in Sri Lanka on Oral Health & General Health, February 2016.

iv. Represented Periodontology Discipline in the PGIM Board of Study in Dental Surgery, University of Colombo, from 2007 to 2021.

• As the Chairman/Secretary of Boards of Studies/Representative of Committees

i. Chairman of Board of Study in Dental Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM), University of Colombo, from June 2018 to May 2021.

ii. Chairman of Proposal-Writing-Team for Self-Evaluation-Report for BDS Study Program Evaluation, conducted by the University Grants Commission (UGC) Sri Lanka in 2019-2020.

iii. Chairman, Proposal-Writing-Team for Self-Evaluation-Report for Curriculum Development & Planning at the Institutional Review of University of Peradeniya conducted by the UGC, Sri Lanka - 2021.

iv. Chairman of Faculty Quality Assurance Cell (FQAC) from 2015-2018 and member of FQAC from 2018-2021.

v. Chairman of the iPURSE (Peradeniya University International Research Sessions) at the Annual Research Presentations (2015).

vi. Secretary, Board of Study in Dental Surgery, PGIM from June 2015 to May 2018.

vii. Secretary & member of Specialty Board in Restorative Dentistry, PGIM, University of Colombo, from 2009 to 2015.

viii. Faculty Representative for Quality Assurance Unit of University of Peradeniya from 2013 to 2016.

ix. Representative for the clinical part of the curriculum in the Curriculum Development & Planning Committee from 2015 to 2022.

x. Chairman of the Clinical Audit Committee (2009 to 2013).

xi. Member of Faculty Research Committee and Faculty Ethics Review Committee (2009 to 2022).

• Administrative Experience (Head/Coordinator of Units):

1. Head/ Dept of Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya – appointed in October 2004 for 3 years.
2. Head/Division of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya appointed from 2007-2014 and 2016-2018.
3. Head/Coordinator of Division of Undergraduate Studies (UGD) 2018 to 2022.
4. Coordinator/Department of Comprehensive Oral Health Care (COHC, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya from 2017 to 2022; Course Coordinator of BDS DS 5102 (Comprehensive Oral Health Care 1) and DS 5202 (Comprehensive Oral Health Care 2) from 2021 to 2022.
5. Semester Coordinator of 9th Semester BDS Programme, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, 2021 to 2022.
6. Coordinator/Division of Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Dental Sciences, 2015-2018.
7. Faculty Coordinator for PGIM MD in Restorative Dentistry programme from 2014 to 2019.
8. Course Director of Dental Auxiliary Training School (Diploma in Dental Surgery Assisting), Faculty of Dental Sciences from 2012 to 2015.

• As an Expert/ Assessor in Panels

1. Research Proposal Evaluator for nationally-relevant mega projects, investigator-driven projects and private-public-partnership projects from R & D institutions for funding by the National Research Council of Sri Lanka (2012-2018).
2. Research Project Evaluator for MD programmes appointed by the PGIM, University of Colombo (2015).
3. Assessor in the panel for ‘Accreditation of New Clinical Postgraduate Training Centres’ appointed by the PGIM, University of Colombo (2016).
4. Assessor in the panel for selection of ‘Postgraduate Research Gold Medal’, in 2019, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM), University of Colombo.
5. Panel of Judges in 5th International Conference on Oral Microbiology & Oral Immunology (ICOMOI) – Clinical Based Research (October 2022).
6. Selection Panellist for Bachelor of Dental Surgery Selection Interviews for new entrants (theme: leadership & team-work skills) to the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya (August 2023).
7. Panel of Judges for Inter-Faculty English Debate Competitions, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and Annual Scientific Sessions of Colleges/ Academic Bodies and Associations to select the best research presentations (2003-2022).

• Service in Editorial Boards/ Selection Panels/ Review Panels and Membership in Associations

i. Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Experimental Dental Sciences (IJEDS). Appointed in November 2012.

ii. Editorial Board Member of Journal of Multi-disciplinary Dental Research (JMDR) from 2020.

iii. Editorial Board Member of Sri Lanka Journal of Oral Sciences (SLJOS) -2023.

iv. Editor of Sri Lankan Academy of Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry from 2008.

v. Reviewer of manuscripts for International Dental Journal, (Article Type: Scientific Research Report; Section/Category: Interprofessional Education and Practice); December 2022.

vi. Reviewer of the Panel: for proposal defence presentation by clinical doctorate candidate (Doctor in Periodontology), University of Malaya, Academic Session 2022/2023, January 2023.

vii. Review Panellist in Asia Pacific Dental Congress (APDC), May 2010.

viii. Selection Panellist (as the Senate Nominee) for recruitment/promotion of academic staff for University of Peradeniya.

ix. Member of Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology (APSP) from 2001.

x. Life Member of Sri Lanka Dental Association (SLDA), Sri Lanka Association of Cosmetic Dentistry (SLACD), College of Dentistry & Stomatology of Sri Lanka (CDSSL) participating and contributing as a resource person at workshops/ conferences/symposia.

8) Research Experience, Publications, Dissemination of Expertise & Awards of Recognition (details are listed separately)

For the last 30 years, I have embarked on several research projects, some with foreign collaborations with the aim of exploring novel areas in clinical dental research. Research findings were disseminated through several scientific publications and communications. Additionally, I have contributed to textbooks with world renowned international publishers. My main research interest and expertise in laboratory cell culture research dates back to 1997 at the King’s College Dental Institute, University of London where I was trained on cell culture research for my PhD. I have also carried out epidemiological and clinical research related to the field of Periodontology and allied disciplines and the publications/ communications are listed in detail as the last part of the CV given below.

9) Other services

1. Served as a Senior Student Counsellor in University of Peradeniya and Faculty Coordinator for Senior Student Counsellors (2003-2012).
2. Served as a Student Mentor in the faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya (2003-2022).
3. Served as a member in the ‘Tobacco Cessation Unit’ of Faculty of Dental Sciences & Dental Hospital, University of Peradeniya (2003-2009).

EDUCATION

1. BDS (Honours) University of Peradeniya -1991 with Distinction in Medicine.
2. PhD-1999, epidemiological/clinical studies were carried out in University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka while the laboratory cell culture & analysis was carried out at the King’s College, University of London, UK.
3. Diploma in Counselling-2002 (Distinction) and the award for the ‘Most Outstanding Student’ at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo.

PERSONAL SKILLS

An ardent academic, diligent and organised in work who value team spirit.

 ACADEMIC REFERENCES

1. Emeritus Professor L.P. Samaranayake (Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong) lakshman@hku.hk

2. Emeritus Professor D.Y.D. Samarawickrama (Conservative Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, University of London) y.d.samarawickrama@qmul.ac.uk

3. Emeritus Professor S.L. Ekanayake (Community Dental Health, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya) lilaniekanayake36@gmail.com

DETAILS OF RESEARCH EXPERIENCE, PUBLICATIONS, DISSEMINATION OF EXPERTISE & AWARDS OF RECOGNITION

Research Publications and Presentations

1. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (1999). Androgen metabolism in response to oestradiol-17b and progesterone in human gingival fibroblasts (HGF) in culture. J. Clin. Periodontol. 26:723-731.
2. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (1999). Modulation of androgen metabolism by oestradiol-17b and progesterone, alone and in combination, in human gingival fibroblasts (HGF) in culture. J. Periodontol. 70: 1017-1025.
3. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (1999). Anabolic implications of minocycline in human gingival fibroblasts mediated via androgen metabolic pathway.  Journal of College of Dentistry and Stomatology of Sri Lanka. 8: 32-39.
4. Price of Protection: “The pill leaves women vulnerable to gum disease’’ - A citation of research work. New Scientist. End of the millennium special edition; 27th November 1999, (page 7).
5. Tilakaratne A, Soory M, Ranasinghe AW, Corea SMX, Ekanayake SL and De Silva  M (2000).Periodontal disease status during pregnancy and 3 months post partum in a rural population of Sri Lankan women. J. Clin. Periodontol. 27: 787-792.
6. Tilakaratne A, Soory M, Ranasinghe AW, Corea SMX, Ekanayake SL and De Silva M (2000). Effects of hormonal contraceptives on the periodontium, in a population of rural Sri Lankan women. J. Clin. Periodontol. 27: 753-757.
7. Soory M and Tilakaratne A. (2000). The effect of minocycline on the metabolism of androgens by human oral periosteal fibroblasts and its inhibition by finasteride. Arch. Oral Biol. 45: 257-265.
8. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2000) Effects of anti-androgen finasteride on 5a-reduction of androgens in the presence of progesterone in human gingival fibroblasts: modulatory actions of the alkaline phosphatase inhibitor levamisole.  Periodont.Res. 35: 179-185.
9. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2000). Effects of oestradiol and progesterone on androgen metabolism in cultured human oral periosteal fibroblasts.  Sri Lanka Dental Journal 29: (1) 24-35.
10. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2000). Effects of dexamethasone on the metabolism of testosterone in human gingival fibroblasts.  Proceedings of the Annual Research Sessions 2000, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka; 77-85.
11. Tilakaratne A (2000). Risk factors for periodontal disease and periodontal disease as a risk factor for systemic conditions. Sri Lanka Dental Journal. 29: (2) 63-68.
12. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2001). Effects of the anti-androgen finasteride on the modulatory actions of oestradial on androgen metabolism by human gingival fibroblasts.  Oral Biol. 46: 109-115.
13. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2001). Modulatory effects of indomethacin on androgen metabolism in human gingival and oral periosteal fibroblasts. Steroids. 66: 857-863.
14. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2001). The action of finasteride- an inhibitor of 5a-reductase enzyme on sex hormones in human oral periosteum. Sri Lanka Dental Journal. 30: (01) 13-23.
15. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2002). Dexamethasone mediated androgen metabolism in human gingival and oral periosteal fibroblasts. Arch. Oral Biol. 47: 59-65.
16. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2002). The modulation of androgen metabolism by estradiol, minocycline and indomethacin in a cell culture model. J. Periodontol. 73: 585-590.
17. Tilakaratne A, Ranasinghe AW (2002). Periodontal status of pregnant women and women using hormonal contraceptives. Handbook on Research Highlights (1995-2000), pp: 58-59; published by National Science Foundation, Colombo, Sri Lanka. ISBN 955-590-036-1.
18. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (2003). Modulation of androgen metabolism by phenytoin, oestradiol and tamoxifen in human gingival fibroblasts. J. Clin. Periodontol. 30: 556-561.
19. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2003). Androgen metabolic response to indomethacin and the alkaline phosphatase inhibitor levamisole in fibroblasts. J. Clin. Periodontol. 30: 1069-1074.
20. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (2003). Anabolic potential of fibroblasts from chronically inflamed gingivae grown in hyperglycaemic culture medium in the presence or absence of insulin and nicotine. J. Periodontol. 74: 1771-1777.
21. Siriwardane B.S.M.S., Tilakaratne A, Amaratunge E. A P D and Tialakratne WM (2006). Demographic, aetiological and survival differences of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the young and the old in Sri Lanka. Oral Oncology. 42: 831-836.
22. Siriwardena BSMS, Tilakaratne A, Amaratunga EAPD, Udagama MNGPK, Ikuko Ogawa, Yasusei Kudo, Takashi Takata, Tilakaratne W.M. (2007) Analysis of histopathological and immunohistochemical differences of oral squamous cell carcinoma in the young and the old patients in Sri Lanka. J. Oral Pathology & Medicine. July 36 (6):357-362.
23. Tilakaratne A (2011). Periodontal care in a general dental practice. Journal of College of General Dental Practitioners of Sri Lanka. Vol. 28: Feb 2011. ISSN 1391-0981.
24. Tilakaratne A and Soory M. (2012) Osteoblastic responses to LPS, glucose-oxidised LDL and minocycline. Therapeutic targets for periodontal and cardiometabolic diseases. Recent Patents on Endocrine, Metabolic and Immune Drug Discovery. 6 (1): 73-84.
25. Bogoda BABM, Perera WKL and Tilakaratne A (2012). Patients’ awareness of the association between systemic diseases/conditions and periodontal disease. Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine, 21(1):11-17. Jan-June 2012; ISSN 1021-2604.
26. Jayasingha RM, Tilakaratne A, Amarasena N, Mack F, Anandamoorthy T (2013). Impact of marginal contact of removable acrylic partial dentures on periodontal parameters. International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 2013 April Vol:1 (3)
27. Tilakaratne A, Soory M (2014). Antioxidant Response of Osteoblasts to Doxycycline in an Inflammatory Model Induced by C-reactive Protein and Interleukin-6. Infectious Disorders – Drug Targets 2014; 14: 14-22.
28. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2014). Anti-inflammatory actions of Adjunctive Tetracyclines and other agents in Periodontitis and Associated comorbidities. The Open Dentistry Journal. 2014; 8: 109-124.
29. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2015). An osteoblastic inflammatory redox model using TNF-a, glucose and glucose-oxidized low-density lipoprotein; Targets for minocycline. Clinical Immunology, Endocrine and Metabolic Drugs. June 2015; 2 (1): 43-51.

30. Malwatta US, Jayasinghe JAVP, Tilakaratne A (2016). Nonsurgical approach in periodontal therapy for a patient with metabolic syndrome: A Case Report. International Journal of Experimental Dental Sciences (IJEDS). International Journal of Experimental Dental Sciences (IJEDS); January-June 2016, 5 (1) 64-68.
31. Tilakaratne A, Perera WKL, Amaratunga EAAP, Sivakanesan R (2016). Effects of periodontal disease and periodontal treatment on the lipid profile: A Sri Lankan study. International Journal of Experimental Dental Sciences (IJEDS); July-December 2016, 5 (2) 127-32
32. Tilakaratne A, Perera WKL, Jayasinghe JAVP (2017). Comparison of effectiveness of two designs of inter-dental toothbrushes (IDTBs) in removing dental plaque. International Journal of Experimental Dental Sciences (IJEDS), January-June 2017; 6 (1) 17-21.
33. Perera I, Tilakaratne A, Perera M (2017). Is Periodontal Disease in Pregnancy Associated with Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes? J Gynecol Women's Health, Vol 6 issue 5.
34. Bandaranayake BMCA and Tilakaratne A (2021). Comprehensive Management of a Patient with Drug-induced Gingival Overgrowth – A Case Report. Journal of Multidisciplinary Dental Research, 2021: 7 (x) 1-5.
35. Perera I, Perera M, Tilakaratne A, Jayasuriya N (2021). Cause, Consequence or Co-incidence: Translational value of periodontitis and oral cancer association from hype to hope. June 2021 DOI: 20935/AL1348
36. Pradeepika LAA, Thilakumara I, Tilakaratne A, Fonseka M (2021). Aesthetic and Functional Rehabilitation of a Patient with Generalized Tooth Wear. Journal of Multidisciplinary Dental Research, 2021: 7 (x) 1-5.
37. Tilakaratne A (2022). Professionalism in Clinical Dental Practice. ASRDS News Letter, October 2022, Vol 1, Issue 1, 13-15.

Contribution to Text Books

1. Book Chapter (Sex Hormone Modulation in Periodontal Inflammation and Healing): Text Book in Immunology for Dentistry; edited by Mohammad Tariqur Rahman, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya. (Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 1st edition 8 June 2023) ISBN: ‎ 1119893003.  
2. Book Chapter (Periodontal Disease): Text Book of Clinicopathological Correlation of Oral Diseases; edited by W.M. Tilakaratne & T.G. Kallarakkal, 2023 Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya. (Springer Nature publisher). https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-24408-7
3. OSCE for Clinical Dental Sciences (Chapter 7: Periodontology); edited by Chakravarthy P.V.K. et al, 2014. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd, ISBN: 978-93-5152-216-4

Research Presentations at meetings / Publications in abstract form

1. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (1997). The effects of oestradiol-17b and progesterone on the metabolism of two androgen substrates in human gingival fibroblasts. J. Endocrinol. (supplement) 155: P67. Presented at the 188th meeting of Society of Endocrinology, Royal College of Physicians, London, UK.
2. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (1998). Inhibition of minocycline-induced 5a-reductase activity by finasteride, in periosteal fibroblasts. Bioscientifica. P1-299. Presented at IV European Congress of Endocrinology. European Federation of Endocrine Societies held in Spain.
3. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (1998). Androgen metabolism by fibroblasts in response to oestradiol-17b and progesterone, alone and in combinatio J. Dent. Res. 77 (IADR abstracts): 867. Presented at International Academy of Dental Research held in Nice, France.
4. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (1998). 5a-Reduction of androgen substrates in response to oestradiol-17b and effects of the anti-androgen finasteride. J. Endocrinol. (supplement) 159: P72. Presented at the 189th meeting of Society of Endocrinology, Royal College of Physicians, London, UK.
5. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (1998). Effects of the anti-androgen finasteride on 5a-reduction of androgens in the presence of progesterone. J. Endocrinol. (supplement) 159: P73. Presented at the 189th meeting of Society of Endocrinology, Royal College of Physicians, London, UK.
6. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (1999). Anabolic implications of dexamethasone in human gingival and periosteal fibroblasts. J. Dent. Res. 78: (5), 1039 (Abs no. 37), at British society of Dental Research (BSDR), Leeds, UK.
7. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (1999). Regenerative potential of adjunctive indomethacin on human oral periosteal and gingival fibroblasts. (Abstract -ICPR Hand Book –1999). Presented at 11th ICPR (International Congress of Periodontal Research) meeting, Goteborg, Sweden.
8. Tilakaratne A, Soory M, Ranasinghe AW, Ekanayake SL, Corea SMX and De Silva M (1999). Effects of pregnancy on the periodontium. J. Endocrinol. (supplement) 163: (84), at the 190th meeting of British Society of Endocrionology , Royal College of Physicians, London, UK .
9. Tilakaratne A, Soory M, Ranasinghe AW, Ekanayake SL, Corea SMX and De Silva M (1999). Effects of hormonal contraceptives on the periodontium. J. Endocrinol. (supplement) 163: (83), at the 190th meeting of British Society of Endocrionology, Royal College of Physicians, London, UK.
10. Soory M, Tilakaratne A (1999). Expression of steroid metabolising enzymes in human oral periosteal and gingival fibroblasts in response to indomethacin. J. Endocrinol. (supplement)163: (82), at the 190th meeting of British Society of Endocrionology, Royal College of Physicians, London, UK.
11. Soory M, Tilakaratne A (1999). The modulation of androgen metabolism by oestrogen and indomethacin using human gingival fibroblasts in culture. J. Endocrinol. (supplement) 163: (85, at the 190th meeting of British Society of Endocrionology , Royal College of Physicians, London, UK.
12. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (1999), Regenerative potential of minocycline in the presence of oestradiol –17b in human gingival fibroblasts – at 14th Annual Scientific Sessions of College of Dentistry and Stomatology of Sri Lanka, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
13. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2000). Effects of dexamethasone on the metabolism of testosterone in human gingival fibroblasts, at Annual Research Sessions of Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, 29th October 2000. (Abstract in pg 19).
14. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (2000). Modulation of androgen action by minocycline and oestradiol in human gingival fibroblasts. J. Dent. Res. 79:1172 (21). Presented at the British Society of Dental Research (BSDR) in Lancaster, UK.
15. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2000). Androgen mediated alkaline phosphatate (ALP) activity in human gingival and oral periosteal fibroblasts; inhibition by the alkaline phosphatase inhibitor levamisole. J. Endocrinol. (supplement) 167,P77. Presented at the 191st meeting of the British Society of Endocrinology, Royal College of Physicians, London, UK.
16. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (2000). Alkaline phosphatase activity and indomethacin mediated androgen action in fibroblasts. J. Dent.Res. 79:312. (Abstract no: 1351).  Presented at the General Sessions of International Academy of Dental Research 2000, held in Washington, USA.
17. Tilakaratne A, Ranasinghe AW, Corea SMX and Ekanayake SL (1996). Pregnancy and periodontal disease – an analysis of base line data. Presented at Annual Staff Research Sessions held at the Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy, Sri Lanka on 11th February 1996.
18. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2001). Metabolism of 4-androstenedione in response to oestradiol-17b and minocycline in human oral periosteum. Presented at the international Dental Congress & 69th year SLDA Annual sessions, 29th June to 1st July 2001, held at Colombo, Sri Lanka. Abstract - page 70 in the conference manual.
19. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2001). Androgen metabolism by phenytoin, oestradiol and tamoxifen in human gingival fibroblasts. Presented at the 4th Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology meeting at Kuala-Lumpur, Malaysia, on the 25th of September 2001.
20. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (2001). Metabolism of androgen substrates by gingival fibroblasts in response to nicotine and oestradiol. (P 86), 192nd meeting of the Society of Endocrinology, London 3-4 December 2001.
21. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2001). Modulation of androgen metabolism by oestradiol and finasteride in response to phenytoin in gingival fibroblasts. (P 87), 192nd meeting of the Society of Endocrinology, London 3-4 December 2001.
22. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2001). Modulation of androgen metabolism by alkaline phosphatase and its inhibition by levamisole in oral periosteal fibroblasts. (P 88) Bioscientifica, 192nd meeting of the Society of Endocrinology, London 3-4 December 2001.
23. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (2002). Androgen metabolic response to glucose, insulin and nicotine in fibroblasts. Presented at the 12th International Conference on molecular determinants of risk. 5th-9th June, 2002 in North Carolina.
24. Soory M & Tilakaratne A (2002). Effects of growth factors and phenytoin on androgen metabolism. Presented at Pan European Festival in Cardiff, UK. (September 2002).
25. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2002). The effects of nicotine and androgen metabolism in fibroblasts, mediated by oestradiol and the alkaline phosphatase inhibitor levamisole. Endocrine abstracts (DP2), 193rd meeting of the Society of Endocrinology, London 4-6 November 2002.
26. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (2002). Effects of glucose, insulin, glucagon and nicotine on cultured fibroblasts. Endocrine abstracts (DP3), 193rd meeting of the Society of Endocrinology, London 4-6 November 2002.
27. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2002). Inhibition of dexamethasone mediated androgen metabolism by levamisole in oral periosteal fibroblasts. Endocrine abstracts 4P 82 193rd meeting of the Society of Endocrinology, London 4-6 November 2002.
28. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (2003). Response of a hyperglycaemic cell culture model to Transforming Growth Factor and alkaline phosphatase, using androgen biomarkers. IADR abstract (no: 2219), 81st General session of the International Association for Dental Research. June 25-28, 2003, Goteborg, Sweden.
29. Siriwardena BSMS, Tilakaratne WM, Amaratunge EAPD and Tilakaratne A (2003). A Comparative study of oral squamous cell carcinoma in the young and the old. Presented at the Annual Research Sessions of University of Peradeniya, 23rd October 2003. Proceedings and abstracts book (Vol 8) page 69.
30. Siriwardena BSMS, Tilakaratne WM, Tilakaratne A and Amaratunge EAPD (2004). A comparative study of oral squamous cell carcinoma in the young and the old - A histopathological analysis. Presented at 72nd annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka Dental Association, held in Colombo on 19th & 20th June 2004. Abstract - page number 36 in abstract book.
31. Siriwardena BSMS, Tilakaratne WM, Tilakaratne A and Amaratunge EAPD (2004). A comparative study of oral squamous cell carcinoma in the young and the old in Sri Lanka. For the 4th UICC World Conference Cancer Organisations, in Dublin, Ireland on 19th November 2004.
32. Siriwardena BSMS, Tilakaratne WM, Tilakaratne A and Amaratunge EAPD; May 2005. Demographic, aetiological, histopathological and survival differences in the younger and older oral squamous cell carcinoma patients in Sri Lanka. Presented at ASOMP sessions (2nd Asian Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology) in Seoul, Korea on 27th May 2005.
33. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (2006). Interactions of lipo polysacharide, Low Density Lipoprotein and Minocycline in osteoblasts. Presented at International Association for Dental Research, Brisbane, Australia. J Denta Res Sp. Issue. ISSN 0022-0345.
34. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (2006). An osteoblastic redox model simulating insulin resistance in periodontal patients. Presented at Pan European Federation meeting, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. J Dent Res. Sp Issue.. ISSN 0022-0345.
35. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2006). Redox status of a hypoglycaemic cell culture model of osteoblasts supplemented with bacterial LPS and minocycline. Endocrine Society meeting. Endocr Abs 12, P44. ISSN 0022-0795.
36. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (2006). Oxidative stress induced by TNF-alpha and glucose in an osteoblastic model and therapeutic implications of minocycline. Endocrine Society meeting. Endocr Abs 12, P45. ISSN 0022-0795.
37. Tilakaratne A and Soory M; Finasteride Propecia Abstracts, DreamPharm Online Pharmacy: Effects of the anti-androgen finasteride on the modulatory actions of oestradiol on androgen metabolism by human gingival fibroblasts.
38. Soory M and Tilakaratne A; Finasteride Propecia Abstracts, DreamPharm Online Pharmacy: The effect of minocycline on the metabolism of androgens by human oral periosteal fibroblasts and its inhibition by finasteride.
39. Farook FF, Tilakaratne A, Jayasinghe RD and Tilakaratne WM (2008). Clinico-pathological analysis of Odontogenic Keratocyst. SLDA–Kandy Branch Annual Scientific Sessions on 30th March 2008.
40. Jayasinghe RM, Tilakaratne A, Amarasena HDN, Anandamoorthy T (2008). A study on patients with upper removable partial dentures and their effects on periodontal tissues. Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE) – 18th December 2008.
41. Jayasinghe RM, Tilakaratne A, Amarasena HDN, Anandamoorthy T (2008). Clinical effects of removable acrylic partial dentures on periodontal attachment apparatus. International Dental Conference, Sri Lanka Dental Association (SLDA) – 19th-22nd June 2008.
42. Soory M, Tilakaratne (2008) Anabolic response of osteoblasts to doxycycline in an inflammatory model, Pan European Federation Meeting, London, UK, International Association for Dental Research, Abstract 926, 10th – 12th September 2008.
43. Tilakaratne A, Soory M (2009) Acute phase reactants and response to doxycycline in cultured osteoblasts, Journal of Dental Research (Abstract). Conference Paper. British Society for Dental Research (126).
44. Jayasingha RM, Tilakaratne A, Amarasena HDN, Mack F, Anandamoorthy T (2009). Relieve of marginal contact of acrylic removable partial dentures and their effects on periodontal parameters. Gold Coast Health and Medical Conference –Gold Coast, Australia December 2009
45. Farook FF, Tilakaratne A, Dassanayake BK (2010). Basic Periodontal Examination as a means to determine the type, severity and distribution of Periodontal Disease. 2nd Annual Academic Sessions of Association of Specialists in Restorative Dentistry in Sri Lanka, “Setting the Trends in Restorative Dentistry". Held in Colombo 20th – 21st March 2010. Abstract Book Page numbers 15-16.
46. Edirisinghe GK, Leuke Bandara D, Perera WMMS, Tilakaratne A, Jayasinghe JAVP (2010). Management of a Drug-Induced Gingival Overgrowth (DIGO) Patient: A Case Report. 2nd Annual Academic Sessions of Association of Specialists in Restorative Dentistry in Sri Lanka, “Setting the Trends in Restorative Dentistry". Held in Colombo 20th – 21st March 2010. Abstract Book Page numbers 17-18.
47. Farook FF, Perera WKL, Dassanayake BK, Tilakaratne WM, Tilakaratne A (2011). Comparison of periodontal status and periodontal treatment response among current smokers and non-smokers. Presented at the 3rd Annual Academic Sessions of Association of Specialists in Restorative Dentistry in Sri Lanka. Held in Colombo 11th – 12th June 2011. (Published in the Abstract Book – Pg 32-33).
48. Perera WKL, Dassanayake BK, Tilakaratne A (2011). Comparison of effectiveness of two designs of inter-dental toothbrushes (IDTBs) in removing dental plaque. Presented at 79th Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Dental Association in Colombo, 18th - 19th June 2011, Research Paper 1 in the abstract book.
49. Mack F, Tilakaratne A, Amarasena HDN, Jayasingha RM, Anandamoorthy T. Impact of marginal contact of partial dentures on periodontal parameters; IADR/AADR General session and Exhibition 2011, California, USA (Session 145, Clinical topics in Prosthodontic research, presentation number, 1048)
50. Perera WKL, Farook FF, Dassanayake BK, Tilakaratne WM, Tilakaratne A (2011). Periodontal healing response in a group of Sri Lankan smokers following a phase of non-surgical periodontal therapy. International Summer Programme 2011, 28-31 August – Organ/Tissue Development and Regeneration Fundamentals and clinical Applications. Held in Tokyo Medical & Dental University, Japan - Poster Presentation (abstract on page: 50).
51. Leuke Bandara D, Kularatne S and Tilakaratne A (2011). A study to evaluate the beneficial effects of non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) in a group of patients diagnosed with chronic periodontitis: A retrospective study. Presented at the Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Dental Association (Kandy Branch), 10th-11th October 2011, page 30-31.
52. Perera WKL, Amaratunga EAAP, Mohotty WC, Perera NMP, Kularatne S, Sivakanesan R and Tilakaratne A (2011). Association between plasma lipid levels and periodontitis. A preliminary analysis. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions, Sri Lanka. Vol 16, 24th November 2011. Page: 62.
53. Leuke Bandara D, Kularatne S and Tilakaratne A (2012). Achieving successful clinical outcome measures following non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT): Presented at the 4th Annual Academic Sessions of Association of Specialists in Restorative Dentistry in Sri Lanka. Held in Colombo on 2nd & 3rd June 2012. (Published in the Abstract Book – Pg 25-26).
54. Kularatne JB, Perera WKL, Tilakaratne A (2012). Prevalence of type-2 diabetes among patients diagnosed with periodontitis in a Specialized Periodontology Unit in Sri Lanka. Presented at 80th Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Dental Association in Colombo, 30th June-1st July 2012, Research Paper: Page 25 in the abstract book.
55. Bogoda BABM, Perera WKL, Tilakaratne A (2012). Assessment of patients’ knowledge and awareness of the association between systemic diseases/ risk factors and periodontal disease. Presented at 80th Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Dental Association in Colombo, 30th June-1st July 2012, Research Paper: Page 24 in the abstract book.
56. Bogoda BABM, Kularatne JB, Perera WMMS, Perera WKL and Tilakaratne A (2013). Effectiveness of adjunctive oral gels and mouth rinses commercially available in Sri Lanka in controlling plaque and gingival inflammation. FDI-SLDA Joint International Conference in Colombo- 2013.
57. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2013). Modulation of C-Reactive protein and oxidized LDL by Minocycline in osteoblasts. British Society for Oral and Dental Research (September 9-11, 2013) held in Bath, England.
58. Illeperuma RP, Siriwardena S, Jayathikale D, Pitakotuwage N, Kumarasiri R, Attygalla M, Peiris R, Tilakaratne A, Tilakaratne WM (2014). Analysis of oral cancer cases of Sri Lanka for 13 years. International Association of Oral Pathologists (May 2014) held in Istanbul, Turkey. pp-221.
59. Jayatilake JAMS, Bogoda BABM, Kularatne JB, Senanayake MDSM, Tilakaratne A (2014). Prevalence of Staphylococci and Candida in the periodontal pockets and oral cavity of patients with chronic periodontitis. Poster presentation; Abstract published in the abstract book of iPURSE (International meeting of Peradeniya University Research Sessions) – July 2014.
60. Gunadasa CS, Gamage P, Wijesekara D, Sachindri S, Wijekoon B, Mahagedara M, Leuke Bandara D and Tilakaratne A (2017). Presentation of Abscesses in the periodontium in a group of patients with varying glycaemic levels: A preliminary analysis of an observation study Oral Presentation. Abstract published in the abstract book of iPURSE (International meeting of Peradeniya University Research Sessions) – November 2017.
61. Leuke Bandara D, De Silva K and Tilakaratne A (2017). Reduction in tooth mobility as a clinical outcome measure following non-surgical periodontal therapy. Oral Presentation. Abstract (416) published in the abstract book of iPURSE (International meeting of Peradeniya University Research Sessions) – November 2017.
62. Wimalarathna AAK, Fonseka MCN, Jayasinghe JAVP and Tilakaratne A (2018). Management of drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO) through full mouth disinfection (FMD) approach. Academic Sessions of Association of Specialists in Restorative Dentistry Sri Lanka 2018. Abstract Book Page number 37.
63. Rasnayaka RMSGK, Rajapakshe R and Tilakaratne A (2021). Use of platelet rich fibrin in treatment of intra-bony defects in periodontitis patients: A report of two cases. Academic Sessions of Association of Specialists in Restorative Dentistry Sri Lanka, 01st August 2021.
64. Shifra RSF, Chathurika MMH, Chandraprabha AAK and Tilakaratne A (2022). Awareness of Interdental Cleaning Aids (IDCAs) and Their Use and Perceived Benefits by Dental Students of the University of Peradeniya. Dental Students’ Research Symposium – STURESY 2022. ISSN: 2950-7286
65. Karthik S, Leuke Bandara D, Tilakaratne A (2023). Factors associated with selection of self-oral care products by patients attending the University Dental Hospital, Peradeniya: a preliminary analysis. 45th Annual Academic Sessions of Kandy Society of Medicine, Sri Lanka, February 2023. Abstract No. OP 101.
66. Karthik S, Leuke Bandara D, Tilakaratne A (2023). Awareness and competence in managing common medical emergencies in a dental clinic by dental nursing officers at the University Dental Hospital, Peradeniya. Abstract submitted for iPURSE (International conference of Peradeniya University Research Sessions) – September 2023.
67. Leuke Bandara D, WMBS Wijekoon, Mahagedara HBMMSB, Gunadasa TVKCS, Karthik S, Tilakaratne A (2023). Knowledge on home-care plaque control methods in patients with periodontal disease; Findings from a periodontal clinic. Abstract accepted for oral presentation at iPURSE (International conference of Peradeniya University Research Sessions) – September 2023.

Ongoing Research & Supervised Research

1. Effects of nonsurgical periodontal therapy on myeloperoxidase and anticarbamylated protein antibodies in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and periodontitis, conducted in Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya
2. Frenum morphology, type of attachment and effects on periodontal parameters in patients attending to a University Dental Hospital
3. Patient satisfaction following non-surgical periodontal therapy and the impact of periodontal treatment on oral health related quality of life in patients attending the Periodontology clinic, Dental Hospital, Peradeniya
4. Self-medication practices for oral & dental diseases among patients attending for dental treatment
5. Comparison of the effectiveness of three different modalities of non-surgical periodontal debridement for chronic periodontitis
6. Occurrence of periodontal-endodontic lesions among patients with pre-existing periodontal/ dental disease
7. Prevalence of Abscesses on the periodontium: Could It Be a Reliable Predictor of Diabetes Mellitus?
8. Prevalence of dental caries and periodontal diseases in betel quid chewers and non-chewers attending University Dental Hospital, Peradeniya
9. Association between Oral Potential Malignant Disorders (OPMD) and Periodontitis in patients attending to the Dental Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya.
10. Factors associated with selection of self-oral care products by patients attending the University Dental Hospital, Peradeniya

Awards/Merits/Recognition

1. President’s Research Awards (1999)
2. President’s Research Awards (2000)
3. President’s Research Awards (2001
4. President’s Research Awards (2002)
5. President’s Research Awards (2003)
6. President’s Research Awards (2006)
7. President’s Research Awards (2007)
8. President’s Research Awards (2014)
9. Best Research Presentation Award at the Annual Research Sessions of Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka in 2000.
10. Commendable Research presentation–Annual Research Sessions of University of Peradeniya – 2003
11. “New Scientist” Report – November 1999; the editorial report (my research work carried out in Sri Lanka as original / first time reported in the world).
12. "Most Outstanding Student Award" in Diploma in counselling programme in 2002 conducted in Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo.
13. Award of Friedrich- Ebert -Stiftung (FES) Scholarship on merit for the Diploma in Counselling - 2002.

Orations, Guest Lectures, Reviewer, Judge Panel and Contribution at Symposia

1. Title: Periodontal considerations in Orthodontics. Lecture delivered at the 2nd annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka Orthodontic Society, in Colombo, on 18th July 2004.
2. Title: Recent Advances in Aesthetic Dentistry. Lecture for the symposium at Silver Jubilee Academic Sessions in Kandy Society of Medicine, Sri Lanka, 7th February 2003.
3. Title: Surgical Periodontal Therapy. Lecture delivered at College of Dentistry and Stomatology of Sri Lanka - 18th Annual Scientific Sessions on 13th March 2005 in Colombo.
4. Title: Current Aspects of Periodontal Treatment. Lecture delivered on continuing professional education organized by Sri Lanka Dental Association (SLDA), at the Organization of Professional Association, Colombo, on 11th October 2002.
5. Title: “Population Needs & Periodontal Health Promotion Programmes in Sri Lanka” lecture delivered at the international symposium of UKM held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 26th October 2007.
6. Title: “Implementing Periodontics in Community Setting” lecture delivered at the international symposium of UKM held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 27th October 2007
7. Title: “Advances in Periodontal Treatment”. Plenary Lecture delivered in SLDA Regional Scientific Sessions – Southern Province. Theme: Dentistry in the Peripheries, on 3rd November 2002
8. Title: “Critical Decisions in Periodontics”. Guest Lecture at SLDA Kandy Branch on 30th March 2008
9. Title: “General Health and Oral Health”. Guest Lecture delivered for the Clinical Society – Base Hospital, Matale on 30th October 2008.
10. Title: An Unforsakable Sphere to a Restorative Dentist. Guest Lecture delivered for the 1st Annual Academic Sessions of Association of Specialists in Restorative Dentistry-Sri Lanka, June 2009.
11. Title: “Status of Oral Disease in Systemic Health - Possible mechanisms”. Guest Lecture delivered for 31st Annual Academic Sessions of Kandy Society of Medicine – 10th to14th February 2009.
12. Title: “Nonsurgical periodontal management in General Dental Practice”. Symposium on Periodontology – 32nd Asia Pacific Dental Congress - (12th – 16th May 2010) – BMICH, Colombo.
13. Title: Periodontal Disease as a potential threat to general health: Worthwhile unification amongst oral and general health care providers. Periodontal Disease & General Health Symposium – 24th Annual Academic Sessions of College of Dentistry & Stomatology of Sri Lanka (26th & 27th March 2011) – Colombo.
14. Symposium: Management of an Adult Periodontal Patient - 24th Annual Academic Sessions of College of Dentistry & Stomatology of Sri Lanka (26th & 27th March 2011) – Colombo.
15. Title: “Periodontal Infections” A potential threat to systemic health. Invited Guest Lecture presented at Penang International Dental College, Malaysia – 15th September 2011.
16. Title: “Improvement of gingival aesthetics”. Joint Guest Lecture presented at the 5th Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Orthodontic Society. (10th March 2012) – Kandy.
17. Title: “Periodontal disease and systemic inflammation”. Guest lecture delivered at the Annual Academic Sessions of Kandy Society of Medicine –8th February 2014.
18. Delivered the Oration-2014 of College of Dentistry & Stomatology of Sri Lanka. Title: ”Periodontal Disease and Cardiovascular Co-morbidities”. Delivered in Colombo, 22nd March 2014.
19. Title: “Soft Tissue Aesthetics in Periodontics”. Guest lecture delivered at the International Conference of Dental Specialties, 9th-10th May 2014 at ITS Centre for Dental Studies and Research, Ghaziabad, Delhi, India.
20. Title: “Management of Therapy-Resistant Periodontitis”. Guest lecture delivered at the International Conference of Dental Specialties, 9th-10th May 2014 at ITS Centre for Dental Studies and Research, Ghaziabad, Delhi, India.
21. Title: “Systemic and periodontal disease associations: Diabetes Mellitus & Periodontal disease”. Guest lecture delivered at the SLDA Southern Branch Regional Scientific Sessions, 31st August 2014 at Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka.
22. Title: “Challenges for the present-day clinician in the management of therapy-resistant periodontitis”. Guest lecture delivered at the 6th Annual Academic Sessions of Association of Specialists in Restorative Dentistry- Sri Lanka, on 24th August 2014 in Colombo
23. Title: “Research Methodology and Ethics in Clinical Research” (Lecture delivered at a postgraduate forum). Organized by the College of Dentistry and Stomatology of Sri Lanka, on 13th September 2014 in Colombo.
24. Title: “Periodontitis and pre-term low birth weight babies”- Guest Lecture, at Coorg Institute of Dental Science, Coorg, India on 12th September 2015.
25. Title: “Interdisciplinary Management of Adult Patients with Periodontitis”. Conducted the workshop organized by the College of Dentistry and Stomatology of Sri Lanka, held in Colombo on 31st October 2015.
26. Title: “Workshop on Periodontal therapy for therapy-resistant patients” (Lectures delivered at a postgraduate forum). Organized by the College of Dentistry and Stomatology of Sri Lanka, October 2015 in Colombo.
27. Title: “Oral Health is General Health”. Symposium and Workshop organized by the College of Medical Administrators of Sri Lanka, held in Colombo on 5th January 2016.
28. Title: “Oral Health is General Health”. Symposium and Workshop organized by the College of Medical Administrators of Sri Lanka, held in Colombo on 5th January 2016.
29. Symposium and Panel Discussion: Implementation of Oral Health is General Health concept, by the College of Medical Administrators of Sri Lanka, held in Colombo on 19th-21st February 2016.
30. Title: “Periodontal Care for the Dental Practitioner”. Guest Lecture delivered for Annual Scientific Sessions of SLDA (Kandy Branch) – 22nd January 2017.
31. Title: “Periodontal-Systemic Interface: An Overturned Paradigm”. Guest Lecture delivered at the Annual Scientific Sessions of Association of Restorative Specialists in Sri Lanka – 02nd July 2017.
32. Title: Periodontitis & Periimplantitis - Can the Former Predispose the Latter? Invited Guest Lecture delivered at the 30th MDA Scientific Convention and Trade Exhibition (30th MDA SCATE 2023) organized by Malaysian Dental Council -19th February 2023.

Contribution in Workshops

• Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) for postgraduates for the neighbouring countries as a course coordinator and a resource person (2003-2007).
• Resource person in Hands-on workshop in Periodontology for General Practitioners in Sri Lanka - November 2000.
• Resource person in several workshops conducted by the Tobacco Cessation Unit in Faculty of Dental Sciences for Public Health Nurses
• Resource person in workshops on “Using Counselling Skills in Higher Education” – Organized by the Staff Development Centre, University of Peradeniya.
• “Ethical Issues in Research on Traditional Medicine: Drafting Guidelines on TM Research”; 13th – 14th August 2015 held in Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.
• “Hormonal Influences on Periodontium”- Symposium: [PRESTO]. Conducted the workshop on Restorative Stomatognathics. 10th-12th September 2015, at Coorg Institute of Dental Science, Coorg, India.
•  “Periodontal Health in Osteopenic Women”- Symposium: [PRESTO]. Conducted the workshop on Restorative Stomatognathics. 10th-12th September 2015, at Coorg Institute of Dental Science, Coorg, India.
• “Oral Health is General Health” – Symposium. Conducted by the College of Medical Administrators of Sri Lanka, 19th-21st February 2016, held in Colombo.
• “Postgraduate Training Requirements, Pre-Board Certification Assessment and Planning for Foreign Training”, 3rd September 2016, held in Colombo.
• Contributed at the “Case-Based Learning (CBL) Workshop” organized by the Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya, 5th January 2023.

Participation in conferences, workshops and other scientific meetings for continuous professional development

• Workshop on the Course Unit System, conducted by the QAA Council and Unit for Development of Dental Education- 14th March 2009 at Faculty of Dental Sciences, Peradeniya.
• Workshop in "Educational Science" conducted by Medical Education Unit (W.H.O Regional Teacher Training Centre for South East Asia), Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya from 7th-18th December 1992).
• Workshop in Periodontology (80-20 concept) – Organized by the College of General Dental Practitioners of Sri Lanka, March 1992.
• Workshop in "modern management" with the collaboration of World Health Organisation from 22-09-2000 to 24-09-2000 held in Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya.
• Workshop on dental undergraduate curriculum revision (“In-course Assessments”) Faculty of Dental Sciences 26th June 2004.
• Workshop on dental undergraduate curriculum development – Presentation of course aims by Divisional Representatives- held at Mawanella on 6th October 2006.
• Several Workshops on undergraduate curriculum development in the Faculty of Dental Sciences.
• Workshop on “Proposed review of the postgraduate dental education programme conducted by the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM) Colombo, held at the PGIM Colombo on 2nd & 3rd April, 2005.
• Participation in 4th Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology meeting – Theme: New millennium challenges in Periodontology in the Asian Pacific Region, in Kuala-Lumpur, Malaysia, on the 24th -25th of September 2001.
• Participation in a seminar/ workshop on counselling – by Dr Quincy, organized by the University of Peradeniya, held in Faculty of Arts.
• Participation in a seminar in Advanced Oral Implantology – Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, 14th-15th February 2001.
• Participation in “The safe use of Radioactive materials in the laboratory study day training course – 21st September 2005, held at Medical Physics Department, Guy’s & St Thomas’ Medical and Dental Schools, London UK.
• Attended training in “Basic Life Support and Airway Adjuncts – 2006. At Guy’s and St Thomas’ Dental Hospital, London UK.
• Participation in International Dental Conference and 69th year SLDA Annual Sessions, 29th – 1st July 2001, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• Participation in the 2nd Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Orthodontic Society, “Combined approach to better smile”- 18th of July 2004, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• Participation in the 76th General Sessions of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) - 24th -27th June 1998, held in Nice, France.
• Participation in 188th meeting of the Society of Endocrinology held at Royal College of Physicians, London, UK – 24th-25th November 1997.
• Participation in 189th meeting of the Society of Endocrinology held at Royal College of Physicians, London, UK – November 1998.
• Participation in 14th Annual Scientific Sessions of College of Dentistry & Stomatology – December 1999, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• Participation in Annual Research sessions of Faculty of Dental Sciences – 29th of October 2000.
• Participation in Annual Research sessions of University of Peradeniya from year 2001.
• Participation in Annual Staff Research Sessions 1994 / 1995 – 11th February 1996 – held at IFS (Institute of Fundamental Studies), Kandy, Sri Lanka.
• Participation in 72nd Annual Scientific Sessions of SLDA – 19th & 20th June 2004.
• Participation in Workshop on Bench Marking Subject Standards – Quality Assurance Project – 11th December 2004.
• Contributed in the workshop on ‘Ethical Issues in Research on Traditional Medicine (TM): Drafting guidelines on TM research; 13th- 14th August 2015, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.
• Participation at Webinar – ‘Periodontal Regeneration: The Impact of a New Generation of Biomaterial’- Organized by Alumni MCLINDENT Periodontology, University Malaya – 6th May 2021.
• Participation at Webinar – ‘Friend or Foe? Cooperation and Competition in Oral Biofilms’- Organized by Oral & Craniofacial Biology Research Group (OCBRG), Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya – 25th May 2021.
• Participation at 2 Days Webinar – “Bleeding Gums - A Warning Sign of Your Health” - Organized by Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya – 14th & 15th June 2021.
• Participation at Webinar – ‘Application of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) in Dentistry’ - Organized by Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya – 9th July 2021.
• Participation at Webinar – “Periodontal Disease Management: The Patient-Centred Story” - Organized by Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya – 20th August 2021.
• Participation at Webinar – ‘Dealing with Hypersensitivity - Alumni MCD (Periodontology) UM Webinar Series’ - Organized by Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya – 25th April 2022.
• Participation at Webinar – ‘Writing a Research Grant Proposal’- Organized by Dental Research Management Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya – 28th June 2022.
• Participation at Webinar – ‘Periodontitis & Covid-19 - Alumni MCD (Periodontology) UM Webinar Series’ - Organized by Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya – 29th June 2022.
• Participation at Webinar – ‘Pro-microbial Therapies in Oral Health Care: From Science to Implementation’ - Organized by Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya – 24th August 2022.
• Completed training in Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider – Conducted by University Malaya – 01st October 2022.
• Completed training on ‘Spectrum – Where to Start?”– Conducted by ADEC, University Malaya – 14th October 2022.
• Participation at Webinar – ‘Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders (OPMD)’- Organized by University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) – 13th April 2022.
• Participation at Webinar – ‘Emerging Strategies in Insulin Delivery for the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus’- Organized by University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) – 9th November 2022.
• Participation in ‘Effective Curriculum Design and Development – Outcome-Based Approach’ - Course organized by Academic Development and Enhancement Centre (ADEC), University of Malaya on 10th May 2023.
• Participation at Webinar – ‘Research Driving Reform Addressing Oral Health Inequality’ – Organized by Community Oral Health Research Group (COHRG), Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya – 12th May 2023.
• Participation at Webinar – ‘Post-endodontic Crown Lengthening Procedure’ – Organized by Malaysian Society of Periodontology (MSP), Study Club, 17th May 2023.
• Research Talk – ‘Nurturing Young Academics into Clinical Research’ – Organized by Clinical Craniofacial Dental Research Group (CCDRG), Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya – 23rd May 2023.
• Participation at Webinar – ‘Collaboration between Academics and Industry in Clinical Trials: A Sharing Session’ – Organized by Clinical Craniofacial Dental Research Group (CCDRG), Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya – 24th May 2023.