Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology

Faculty of Dental Sciences

Faculty of Dental Sciences

University of Peradeniya

Division of Phamacology - Research

  • Feasibility of using NF-kB inhibitors in amelioration of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and periodontal bone loss. This is a collaborative study with the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya.
  • Feasibility of using stem cells in bone regeneration
  • This is a collaborative study with the National Centre for cell sciences, University of Pune, India.
  • Complementary and alternative medicine

  • Research is carried out to assess the knowledge and behavior towards CAM therapy among health care professionals.
  • Dietary interventions in improving the weight gain of children with cleft lip and palates.
  • Continuing research is being carried out in collaboration with the Department of Oro-maxillofacial surgery.