The Diploma Awarding Ceremony of the Dental Auxiliary Training School (DATS), Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, was held ceremoniously on 7th April 2026 at the K. Bambaradeniya Auditorium.
The welcome address was delivered by Prof. K. M. Wijerathne, Director of the Dental Auxiliary Training School. This was followed by an address from Prof. B. M. H. S. K. Banneheka, Dean of the Faculty of Dental Sciences, and a speech by Dr. Ananda Chandrasekara, the First Director of the Dental Auxiliary Training School.
A total of 43 Dental Auxiliaries were awarded diplomas during the ceremony. Among them were 19 recipients of the Higher Diploma in Dental Technology and 24 recipients of the Diploma in Dental Assisting, representing the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Air Force, Sri Lank Police, the Ministry of Health, Privet sector and the nursing staff of the Faculty of Dental Sciences.
The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Mrs. Sandya Adikari, Matron of the Dental Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Dental Sciences, expressing appreciation to all those who contributed to the success of the occasion.
The ceremony was conducted with great pride and dignity, recognizing the dedication and professional achievements of the graduates.
