Sri Lanka Dental Association

Standing Committees

The Council of the Sri Lanka Dental Association may delegate any of its powers, authorities, discretion etc to specially appointed committees to carry out functions and tasks of the Association. The Committees have the power to co-opt any persons not members of the Association, according to the needs of the subject/subjects each Committee is entrusted with. The President may also appoint Committees as it may deem necessary.

All activities of the Standing Committees are coordinated by the Vice President or President Elect or Assistant Secretary each year. Each Committee serves a period of three years.

Clinical & Scientific Affairs Committee (CSAC)

Standing Committees

 

[01] National Oral Health Affairs

Dr Vajira Jayasinghe (Chairperson)

Dr Nilantha Ratnayake (Convener)

Dr Gamini Navarathne

Dr Suresh Shanmuganathan

Dr Hemantha Amarasinghe

Dr Ananda Rathnayaka

Dr W M Senadheera

Dr Vipula Wickremasinghe

Dr Manjula Herath

Dr Ravi Ranawaka

 

[02] International Relations

Dr A Sundar (Chairperson)

Dr. Suresh Shanmuganathan

Prof. Ruwan Jayasinghe

 

[03] Accreditation

Dr A M B Amunugama (Chairperson)

Dr Vipula Wickramasinghe

Dr Shamil Pathmaperuma

 

[04] Research Award

Dr Gamini De Silva (Chairperson)

Dr Hemantha Amarasinghe

Dr Kalani Hettiarachchi

 

[05] Finance

Dr R P N N  Wijedoru (Chairperson)

Dr Vipula Wickremasinghe

Dr Nilantha Ratnayake

Dr Gamini De Silva

Dr Suresh Shanmuganathan

Dr Dileep De Silva

 

[06] Training & Research

Dr Hemantha Amarasinghe (Chairperson)

Dr Dileep De Silva

Prof. Ruwan Jayasinghe

Dr Prasantha Athapattu

Dr Kalani Hettiarachchi

Dr Shamil Pathmaperuma

 

 

[07] Continuing Education,

Publications and Web Development Committee

Dr Sirimevan Samarakoon (Chairperson)

Prof. B M H S K Banneheka

Dr Amila Jayasinghe

Dr Manjula Herath

Dr Roshan Karunathilaka

Dr Danushla Levke Bandara

Dr Danushka Ranasinghe

Dr Savith Siriwardane

 

[08] Oral Care Product Evaluation Committee

Dr Nilantha Ratnayake (Chairperson)

Dr Gamini Navaratne

Dr Fahim Jameel

Dr Hemantha Amarasinghe

Dr Sirimewan Samarakoon

Dr Danushka Levkebandara

 

[09] De-Fluoridation & Reaching Out

Dr Shamil Pathmaperuma (Chairperson)

Dr Roshan Karunathilaka

 

[10] Publicity and Oral Health

Dr Nilantha Rathnayake (Chairperson)

 

[11] Skills Development Centre Project

Dr Vipula Wickramasinghe (Chairperson)

Dr Reggie Gunathilaka

Dr Gamini De Silva

Dr Suresh Shanmuganathan

Dr Sirimewan Samarakoon

 

 

[12] Regional Coordination

Membership & Social Affairs

Dr Amila Jayasinghe (Chairperson)

Dr A Sundar

Dr Naresha B Samarasekera

Dr Nayana Wijedoru

Dr Prashantha Athapattu

Dr Roshan Karunathilaka

 

[13] SLDA Office Management and Development

Dr Nayana Wijedoru (Chairperson)

Dr Naresha Samarasekara

Dr Roshan Karunathilaka

 

[14] Smokeless Tobacco

Dr Hemantha Amarasinghe (Chairperson)

Dr Nilantha Ratnayake

Dr Prasantha Athapaththu

Dr Rangi Weerasooriya

Dr Kalani Hettiarachchi

 

 

Co-Editors – Sri Lanka Dental Journal

Dr. Dileep de Silva

Prof. B M H S K Banneheka

 

Clinical & Scientific Affairs Committee (CSAC)

The CSAC was proposed in 2014 and established in 2015 with the objective of ensuring delivery of quality oral healthcare to the public of Sri Lanka by keeping members of the profession updated on current issues and recommendations.

Mandate:

  1. Reviews and produces current recommendations on common clinical & scientific scenarios
  2. Updates and maintains such recommendations
  3. Helps SLDA develop positions on matters related to national oral healthcare
  4. Responds to requests by other Committees and third parties to the SLDA within its mandate
  5. Helps SLDA develop resources for its membership
  6. Acts as a reviewing panel for articles (non-journal) received by SLDA before publishing in its official website
 

Continuing Education Committee

Dr. V. Thuthikaran / Dr. Pubudu C Perera

The Continuing Education Committee executes the responsibility of developing policy and recommendations for the continuing education program of the Association. The Committee works to identify and plan CE programs monthly and in collaboration with national meetings, to promote continuing education opportunities among the membership.

Research Grant Committee

Dr. Gamini de Silva / Dr. Jayanie Weeratna

Chairman
Contact

The SLDA considers the grant of sums of money out of the funds of the association for the promotion of research related to dental and allied sciences. The Committee on Research Grants is responsible for accepting and assessing applications for such grants. The guidelines for assessment and the contract for a research grant are revised, developed and amended by the Committee from time to time, as may be needed, in liaison with the Council and general membership.

International Relations Committee

Dr. Suresh Shanmuganathan

The International Relations Committee advises the Council and other Committees of the SLDA on matters related to maintaining cooperation with similar international bodies. The committee strives to build and improve communications and professional relationships with such organizations and works to improve ways of involvement and representation of the SLDA internationally.

Finance Committee

Dr. Naresha Samarasekera

The Finance Committee engages in detailed discussions and decision making in all financial matters including planning and budgeting, banking, maintaining accounts for audit, control of fixed assets etc. before monthly/annual reports are made to the Council and to the general membership where final decisions can be made. In keeping with SLDA’s strategic directive of maintaining a sound financial position for organization stability, the Committee opens training opportunities for Committee members on financial matters to ensure a continuity at the end of Treasurer’s term.

Committee on Reaching-out Programs

Dr. Deepal Jayamaha / Dr. Suresh Sivanesan

The Committee of Reaching-out Programs identifies rural and underprivileged populations where oral healthcare programs can be carried out. It also responds to requests to conduct such programs when possible.

Committee on Publicity & Oral Health Education

Dr. Nilantha Ratnayake

The principle focus of the standing committee on Publicity and Oral Health Education is to work on ways to deliver oral health message to the general public. It acts as the link between the SLDA and other similar organizations to work towards a common cause. It often works with Reaching-out Committee to reach undeserved populations. The Committee also works closely with the Web Development Committee when addressing public queries pertaining to oral healthcare issues.

Oral Health Services & Accreditation Committee

Dr. Vipula Wickramasinghe / AVM (Dr.) A.M.B. Amunugama

The endorsement Committee is responsible for aiding the endorsement process of the SLDA. The objective is to recognize the quality and standards of a healthcare product in the market to ensure consumer benefit. Applications for endorsement from product manufacturers are considered after an assessment of the product. The claims must be scientifically accurate in accordance with laboratory and clinical trials. The committee also takes part in developing recommendations for endorsement which are then presented to the council, and to the General Membership if necessary, for approval.

Web Development Committee

Dr. R. Ranawake / Dr. N. Mugunthan

A website can be an effective tool for communication and dispersing information. It may also be a good way for keeping a record of the Association’s history and activities. The Web Development Committee sees to maintaining, updating and upgrading the SLDA website on a regular basis. The Committee researches on ways to improve the efficacy of the SLDA website and welcomes suggestions.

Social Activities Committee

Dr. (Mrs) Dilini Fambeck / Dr. Miraz Mukthar

Maintaining cordial relationships between members of the profession is essential when working towards a common cause. The Committee on Social Activities is responsible for proposing and organizing social events such as gatherings, holidays outings etc. to help bring SLDA members and their families together. Such events are organized either solo or along with national events as a mean of fund raising for the association.

Sri Lanka Dental Journal (SLDJ)

Dr. Ruwan Jayasinghe / Dr. Induwara Gooneratne

Journal Editor
Tel: +94 (77) 737 3689
Contact

FDI/Unilver LLL Project

Dr. Nilantha Ratnayake

National Co-ordinator (with effect from 20/11/2015)
Tel: +94 (77) 292 0897
Contact

Defluoridation Project

Dr. Manil Fonseka / Dr. Ramesh Kanna

Co-ordinator
Tel: +94 (77) 763 0456
Contact

Oral Health Services & Accreditation Committee

Dr. Vipula Wickramasinghe

Chairman
Contact

The endorsement Committee is responsible for aiding the endorsement process of the SLDA. The objective is to recognize the quality and standards of a healthcare product in the market to ensure consumer benefit. Applications for endorsement from product manufacturers are considered after an assessment of the product. The claims must be scientifically accurate in accordance with laboratory and clinical trials. The committee also takes part in developing recommendations for endorsement which are then presented to the council, and to the General Membership if necessary, for approval.

Continuing Education Committee

Dr. V. Thuthikaran

Chairman
Contact

The Continuing Education Committee executes the responsibility of developing policy and recommendations for the continuing education program of the Association. The Committee works to identify and plan CE programs monthly and in collaboration with national meetings, to promote continuing education opportunities among the membership.

Research Grant Committee

Dr. Gamini de Silva

Chairman
Contact

The SLDA considers the grant of sums of money out of the funds of the association for the promotion of research related to dental and allied sciences. The Committee on Research Grants is responsible for accepting and assessing applications for such grants. The guidelines for assessment and the contract for a research grant are revised, developed and amended by the Committee from time to time, as may be needed, in liaison with the Council and general membership.

International Relations Committee

Dr. H.W.M. Cooray / Dr. Suresh Shanmuganathan

The International Relations Committee advises the Council and other Committees of the SLDA on matters related to maintaining cooperation with similar international bodies. The committee strives to build and improve communications and professional relationships with such organizations and works to improve ways of involvement and representation of the SLDA internationally.

Finance Committee

Dr. K. Ramesh Kanna

Chairman
Contact

The Finance Committee engages in detailed discussions and decision making in all financial matters including planning and budgeting, banking, maintaining accounts for audit, control of fixed assets etc. before monthly/annual reports are made to the Council and to the general membership where final decisions can be made. In keeping with SLDA’s strategic directive of maintaining a sound financial position for organization stability, the Committee opens training opportunities for Committee members on financial matters to ensure a continuity at the end of Treasurer’s term.

Committee on Reaching-out Programs

Dr. N. Mugunthan

Chairman
Contact

The Committee of Reaching-out Programs identifies rural and underprivileged populations where oral healthcare programs can be carried out. It also responds to requests to conduct such programs when possible.

Committee on Publicity & Oral Health Education

Dr. Nilantha Ratnayake

The principle focus of the standing committee on Publicity and Oral Health Education is to work on ways to deliver oral health message to the general public. It acts as the link between the SLDA and other similar organizations to work towards a common cause. It often works with Reaching-out Committee to reach undeserved populations. The Committee also works closely with the Web Development Committee when addressing public queries pertaining to oral healthcare issues.

Web Development Committee

Dr. R. Ranawake

A website can be an effective tool for communication and dispersing information. It may also be a good way for keeping a record of the Association’s history and activities. The Web Development Committee sees to maintaining, updating and upgrading the SLDA website on a regular basis. The Committee researches on ways to improve the efficacy of the SLDA website and welcomes suggestions.

Social Activities Committee

Dr. (Mrs) Dilini Fambeck

Chairman
Contact

Maintaining cordial relationships between members of the profession is essential when working towards a common cause. The Committee on Social Activities is responsible for proposing and organizing social events such as gatherings, holidays outings etc. to help bring SLDA members and their families together. Such events are organized either solo or along with national events as a mean of fund raising for the association.

Sri Lanka Dental Journal (SLDJ)

Professor Sunethra Rajapaksha

Journal Editor
Contact

FDI/Unilver LLL Project

Dr. Vipula Wickramasinghe

National Co-ordinator
Contact

JDA Defluoridation Project

Dr. Kumar Warnakula

Co-ordinator
Contact

Oral Health Services & Accreditation Committee

AVM (Dr.) A.M.B. Amunugama

Chairman
Contact

The endorsement Committee is responsible for aiding the endorsement process of the SLDA. The objective is to recognize the quality and standards of a healthcare product in the market to ensure consumer benefit. Applications for endorsement from product manufacturers are considered after an assessment of the product. The claims must be scientifically accurate in accordance with laboratory and clinical trials. The committee also takes part in developing recommendations for endorsement which are then presented to the council, and to the General Membership if necessary, for approval.

Continuing Education Committee

Dr. V. Thuthikaran

Chairman
Contact

The Continuing Education Committee executes the responsibility of developing policy and recommendations for the continuing education program of the Association. The Committee works to identify and plan CE programs monthly and in collaboration with national meetings, to promote continuing education opportunities among the membership.

Research Grant Committee

Dr. Gamini de Silva

Chairman
Contact

The SLDA considers the grant of sums of money out of the funds of the association for the promotion of research related to dental and allied sciences. The Committee on Research Grants is responsible for accepting and assessing applications for such grants. The guidelines for assessment and the contract for a research grant are revised, developed and amended by the Committee from time to time, as may be needed, in liaison with the Council and general membership.

International Relations Committee

Dr. H.W.M. Cooray / Dr. Suresh Shanmuganathan

The International Relations Committee advises the Council and other Committees of the SLDA on matters related to maintaining cooperation with similar international bodies. The committee strives to build and improve communications and professional relationships with such organizations and works to improve ways of involvement and representation of the SLDA internationally.

Finance Committee

Dr. K. Ramesh Kanna

Chairman
Contact

The Finance Committee engages in detailed discussions and decision making in all financial matters including planning and budgeting, banking, maintaining accounts for audit, control of fixed assets etc. before monthly/annual reports are made to the Council and to the general membership where final decisions can be made. In keeping with SLDA’s strategic directive of maintaining a sound financial position for organization stability, the Committee opens training opportunities for Committee members on financial matters to ensure a continuity at the end of Treasurer’s term.

Committee on Reaching-out Programs

Dr. Sandaruwan Rajapaksha

Chairman
Contact

The Committee of Reaching-out Programs identifies rural and underprivileged populations where oral healthcare programs can be carried out. It also responds to requests to conduct such programs when possible.

Committee on Publicity & Oral Health Education

Dr. Dileep de Silva / Dr. Miraz Mukthar

The principle focus of the standing committee on Publicity and Oral Health Education is to work on ways to deliver oral health message to the general public. It acts as the link between the SLDA and other similar organizations to work towards a common cause. It often works with Reaching-out Committee to reach undeserved populations. The Committee also works closely with the Web Development Committee when addressing public queries pertaining to oral healthcare issues.

Web Development Committee

Dr. R. Ranawake

A website can be an effective tool for communication and dispersing information. It may also be a good way for keeping a record of the Association’s history and activities. The Web Development Committee sees to maintaining, updating and upgrading the SLDA website on a regular basis. The Committee researches on ways to improve the efficacy of the SLDA website and welcomes suggestions.

Social Activities Committee

Dr. (Mrs) Dilini Fambeck

Chairman
Contact

Maintaining cordial relationships between members of the profession is essential when working towards a common cause. The Committee on Social Activities is responsible for proposing and organizing social events such as gatherings, holidays outings etc. to help bring SLDA members and their families together. Such events are organized either solo or along with national events as a mean of fund raising for the association.

Sri Lanka Dental Journal (SLDJ)

Professor Sunethra Rajapaksha

Journal Editor
Contact

FDI/Unilver LLL Project

Professor E.A.P.D. Amaratunga

National Co-ordinator
Contact

JDA Defluoridation Project

Dr. Kumar Warnakula

Co-ordinator
Contact

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