Vienna of Sri Lanka’s Dental Science

The inauguration ceremony on April 5th was graced by Chief Guest Prof. Vajira Dissanayake (President, Sri Lanka Medical Council; Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo) and Guest of Honour Prof. D.Y.D. Samarawickrama (Professor Emeritus, Queen Mary University of London).

A key highlight was the conferment of the Fellowship of the College of Dentistry and Stomatology Sri Lanka (FCDSSL) on Prof. B.M.H.S.K. Banneheka, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to dental education and practice.

Another significant moment was the 6th Sunil Fernando Memorial Oration by Prof. H.R.D. Peiris (Department of Basic Sciences) — “Dental Anthropology – A Vital Tool in Human Evolution, Forensic Sciences, and Clinical Dentistry.”

The second day featured a rich programme of interdisciplinary topics — from clinical practice to ethical considerations and leadership in dentistry — delivered by esteemed speakers. The sessions concluded with the Annual General Meeting, where Dr. Dhanushka Leuke Bandara was elected President of CDSSL for 2025/2026.