Faculty of Dental Sciences

University of Peradeniya

Faculty of Dental Sciences

University of Peradeniya

Prof M Jayasinghe

Professor in Prosthetic Dentistry



Department of Prosthetic Dentistry
Faculty of Dental Sciences,
University of Peradeniya,
Peradeniya,
Sri Lanka


manorija@dental.pdn.ac.lk


+94-081-2397382







Information on Research & Innovations


  • Manil C.N.Fonseka, P.V.Kalani S.Hettiarachchi, Rasika M.Jayasinghe, Ruwan D.Jayasinghe, Chinthani D.Nanayakkara. A cone beam computed tomographic analysis of the greater palatine foramen in a cohort of Sri Lankans. Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research. Acceped24June2019 doi.org/10.1016/j.jobcr.2019.06.012

  • P.V.Kalani S.Hettiarachchi, Manil C.N.Fonseka Rasika M. Jayasinghe, Ruwan D.Jayasinghe, Chinthani D.Nanayakkara. Evaluation of the styloid process in a Sri Lankan population using digital panoramic radiographs. Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research Volume 9, Issue 1, January–March 2019, Pages 73-76
  • Indika P. Thilakumara, Rasika M. Jayasinghe, Sumudu K. Rasnayaka, Sachith Abeysundara, Vajira P. Jayasinghe. Effectiveness of procedural video verses live demonstrations in teaching laboratory techniques to dental students. Journal of Dental Education 2018;82(8): 898-904. (doi: 10.21815/JDE.018.086)

  • Wickramasooriyage Nandana Kularatne, Rasika M. Jayasinghe, Mahinda Chandika Diyunugala, Dayananda Bandara, Sachith Abeysundara. Irosha Perera. Socio-demographic Profile and Oral Health Status of Thalassaemic Patients Attending the National Thalassaemia Centre, Kurunegala. Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry. May2018; 9(2): DOI: 10.1111/jicd.12293

  • RM Jayasinghe. Failed Restorations-Should they be replaced? The General Dental Practitioner. 2018 Feb; 35:31-33

  • Rasika Manori Jayasinghe; Janana Perera; Vajira Jayasinghe; Indika Thilakumara; Sumudu Rasnayaka; Muhammad Shiraz Muhammad Hanafi; Indra Ranabahu; Sanjeewa Kularatna. . Awareness, attitudes, need and demand on replacement of missing teeth among a group of partially dentate patients attending a university dental hospital. BMC Research Notes 2017; 10:334-41. DOI: 10.1186/s13104-017-2655-0

  • RM Jayasinghe, JAVP Jayasinghe, IP Thilakumara. Clinical Update-Prosthetic rehabilitation of edentulous mandible: conventional vs. implant supported prostheses. Sri Lanka Dental Journal 2017; 47(3): 49-58

  • RM Jayasinghe, IP Thilakumara, ML Pathirathna, S Kularatna, RD Jayasinghe. Effect of dentate/denture status on oral health related quality of life of institutionalized older individuals in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Dental Journal 2017; 47(2):17-22

  • RM Jayasinghe. Restoration of endodontically treated teeth. The Journal of the college of General Dental Practitioners of Sri Lanka. 2017; 34:34-37

  • Ruwan Duminda Jayasinghe, Rasika Manori Jayasinghe. Incidental and anatomical findings in the maxillary antrum identified on CBCT scans- A retrospective study. International Dental Journal 2015; 65 (Suppl. 2):50
  • Nandana Kularatne, Rasika Manori Jayasinghe, Chandika Diyunugala, Dayananda Bandara, Irosha Perera. Social profile and Oral Health of Thalassaemic Patients, Sri Lanka. International Dental Journal 2015; 65 (Suppl. 2):36
  • RM Jayasingha, N Abeygunawardhana, RD Jayasinghe, L Ekanayake. Association between dental fluorosis, periodontal status and dental caries in 15 years old school children residing in a high fluoride area. International Dental Journal 2015; 65(S1): 109

    IP Thilakumara, JAVP Jayasinghe, RM Jayasinghe. E-learning Material Produced by the Faculty of Dental Sciences under the Project of HETC/QIG/DS/W2
    1. Video 1-Construction of study models
    2. Video 2-Construction of custom trays
    3. Video3-Construction of definitive cast
    4. Video 4- Construction of record blocks
    5. Video 5-Mounting of record blocks
    6. Video 6-Arranging teeth on the articulator ISBN 978-955-589-202-6
    7. Video 7-Processing of complete Acrylic dentures ISBN 978- 955-589-211-

  • College Lecture: Case selection for advanced restorative care: Annual Scientific Sessions College of Dentistry and Stomatology Sri Lanka Apr 2019
  • Resource person: 4th Research writing workshop-organized by International Research Center, University of Peradeniya 2019
  • Workshop coordinator-3rd Research writing workshop-organized by International Research Center, University of Peradeniya 2018
  • Guest facilitator-8-week. AuthorAID Proposal Writing & Research Writing Online Course (18 April to 12 June 2017)
  • Research writing workshop-organized by INSP and Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya 2017
  • RM Jayasinghe, JAVP Jayasinghe, J Weeratne, IP Thilakumara, N Ratnayake. University Research Grants-Peradeniya university 2018 ‘A Study on attitudes and extent of the practice of denture marking in Sri Lanka and effectiveness of a “Denture marking” system to suit clinical and forensic requirements’
  • Jayasinghe RD, Fonseka MCN, Jayasinghe RM, Jayasundara KMBA, Peiris M University research grant-2016(URG/2016/24/D) “Reliability of different radiological methods in detection of cavitated lesions”
  • Abeygunawardhana SNW, Kottachchi MJ, Perera IR, Jayasinghe M. Awarded best in poster competition- Early Childhood caries burden among preschool children of Galle municipal council area: an intervention for improvement. National Health Research Symposium2017
  • S Rasnayake, RM Jayasinghe, JAVP Jayasinghe, IP Thilakumara. Third place winner-poster presentation: Original study category. Malaysian Association of Prosthodontics. Annual scientific conference Oct 2017
  • Anagammana R, Edisooriya D, Illeperuma R, Jayasinghe RM, Wijayawardhane N and Jayasinghe RD. Best free paper in competition- Computer use among students of faculties of health care science in the University of Peradeniya. Annual academic sessions. College of Dentistry and Stomatology Mar 12th 2017. Colombo
  • Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding therapeutic communication among nurses in teaching hospitals in Kandy district. DMD Dissanayake AHS13/NUR/076. Bachelor of Science in Nursing. FAHS2019
  • Assessment of periapical lesions in endodontically treated teeth using CBCT. Dr. EMKS Ekanayake/MD in Restorative Dentistry 2019(ongoing)