The training of postgraduate students of Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM) University of Colombo, who follow the Doctor of Medicine course in Restorative Dentistry (MD Resto) and Diploma in Hospital Dental Practice (DHDP) is provided by the departments.
In addition, the department plays a major role in the training of dental technicians who are attached to the Dental Auxiliary Training School (DATS) as well as dental surgery assistants.
Many research activities in relation to patient satisfaction, denture hygiene, Candida, denture marking, dental education etc. are carried out in the department.
1. Denture Hygiene and Self-Reported Denture Hygiene Practices Among a Group of Denture Wearers Attending a University Dental Hospital
2. Effectiveness of Demonstration Videos Verses Live Demonstrations in Teaching Laboratory Techniques to Dental Students3. Assessment of fracture Patterns and associated Factors in a group of acrylic denture wearers
4. 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 requirement (in collaboration with Ministry of Health Sri Lanka)
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