A5064172557- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- dental development and anomalies
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment
- Oral and gingival health research
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments
- Brain Metastases and Treatment
- Social Media in Health Education
- RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
- Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research
- Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
- Skin and Cellular Biology Research
- Melanoma and MAPK Pathways
- Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications
The University of Queensland
2017-2025
Translational Research Institute
2025
University of Peradeniya
2016-2023
British Society of Periodontology
2019
University of Malaya
2019
National Medical Research Center of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery
2019
Abstract Aim Oral lichen planus ( OLP ) is a common, chronic inflammatory disease of the oral mucosa. Although several studies have shown efficacy different treatment modalities, definitive cure has not yet been established. The present trial compares effectiveness topically‐applied clobetasol and tacrolimus in symptomatic management . Methods A randomized, comparative, double‐blind study with 68 patients (43 females, 25 males; mean age: 46.76 years) was undertaken. Patients were randomly...
Cytotoxicity is a key disadvantage of using chemotherapeutic drugs to treat cancer. This can be overcome by encapsulating in suitable carriers for targeted delivery, allowing them released only at the cancerous sites. Herein, we aim review recent scientific developments utilization nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems treating oral malignancies that lead further improvements clinical practice.
Background: Use of smokeless tobacco (SLT) and areca nut (AN) is widespread in Sri Lanka. Several workshops to train healthcare workers on SLT/ AN cessation programmes (SLT/AN-CP) were carried out. Objective the study was evaluate enhancement knowledge attitudes related SLT/AN-CP among nursing students following a workshop. Methods: A cross sectional conducted with use two questionnaires. total 212 assessed group included 184 females (86.8%). Results: Results analyzed according 3 main areas...
Background: Prevalence of smoking in Sri Lanka has shown a gradual reduction whilst the use smokeless tobacco and areca nut exhibits an increasing trend. At present, only few well-structured (SLT)/areca (AN) cessation programs have been conducted Lanka, which is gross underachievement as betel chewing-related oral squamous cell carcinoma most common cancer Lankan males. As General Dental Practitioners (GDP) do not contribute significantly to SLT/AN activities at capacity building on control...
Objective. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the linear and volumetric measurements maxillary sinus in relation sex side on cone beam computer tomographic (CBCT) images a Sri Lankan population. Methods. A total 20 sets CBCT selected from database at Division Oral Medicine Radiology, Faculty Dental Sciences, University Peradeniya, Lanka, evaluated. Linear obtained craniocaudal (height), anteroposterior (length), mediolateral (width) dimensions. Volume was computed by using same...
TikTok has gained increasing popularity over the past year. The social media may affect awareness and perceptions of betel quid (BQ) smokeless tobacco (SLT) by utilizing content generated users. purpose this study is to examine how BQ SLT are portrayed on TikTok.The 28 most viewed hashtag-based keywords were used identify popular SLT-related videos (n=513) from June 2018 September 2021. Two researchers independently coded number likes, shares, views, user category themes.A final sample 513...
Infraorbital foramen (IOF) located bilaterally within the maxillary bone about 1 cm inferior to infraorbital margin is a vital landmark when delivering local anesthesia and during surgical interventions in midface region. A total of 122 foramina 61 cone beam computed tomographic (CBCT) images 32 females 29 males age range 17 were analyzed determine shape, direction, presence accessory foramina, size precise position IOF relation orbital (IOM), midline (MM), lateral nasal wall (LNW), alveolus...
Objectives: The present study was carried out on dental panoramic images in a group of Sri Lankans to ascertain the mandibular morphometrics, especially relation ramus mandible.Methods: A total 196 (106 males and 86 females) between ages 5 87 years were retrieved from archives Division Oral Medicine Radiology, Faculty Dental Sciences, University Peradeniya, Lanka.Results: Average values for condylar height, coronoid upper width, lower width higher males, while average gonial angle (GA) area...
Introduction: Early identification of dysplasia is crucial in managing oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD). Adjunct techniques facilitate the examination (OE) to diagnose early squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and high-risk OPMDs. Our study aims compare efficacy VELscope with Toluidine blue test (TBT) detection (OD).Materials Methods: A total 51 patients clinically diagnosed OPMD cancer were subjected TBT followed by histopathological investigation. Lesions loss auto-fluorescence royal...
Background The carcinogenicity of tobacco and areca nut is well established worldwide. Areca the fourth most common psychoactive substance identified recently. effects on autonomic nervous system make users dependent habit which has been an emerging health issue among Sri Lankan adults adolescents. This study aimed to evaluate prevalence patterns these risk habits patients attending a tertiary care center in Lanka, their awareness harmful habit. Method A hospital-based cross-sectional was...
Introduction: Oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) have a higher risk to develop into oral cancer, which is the comments cancer in males Sri Lanka. The covid-19 pandemic had significant ill effects on health care systems, worldwide. Objective: To retrospectively investigate management of OPMD patients presented medicine clinic University Dental Teaching Hospital Peradeniya, Lanka before and during pandemic. Methods: This was hospital-based cross-sectional study using medical records....
Abstract Objective Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a well‐established oral potentially malignant disorder (OPMD) that affects South Asian countries including Sri Lanka where the traditional habit of areca nut chewing prevails. The main aim this study was to evaluate demographic and clinical characteristics OSF among patients presented Faculty Dental Sciences, University Peradeniya, Lanka. Materials methods A retrospective cohort 503 patients, diagnosed with OSF, followed up in Medicine...
The mandibular canal is a single that runs in the mandible carrying inferior alveolar neuro vascular bundle and splitting of into its course rare occurrence. With advent 3-dimensional imaging modalities like computed tomography or cone-beam better visualization becomes possible. As result, more cases this nature are being reported recent past giving rise to increased prevalence than where two-dimensional digital panoramic were dominating. This article also appreciates radiological anatomy...