Chair and Senior professor
Specialist in OMF Surgery
BDS (2001), MS (2007), FDS RCPS (2021)
Prof Ruwan Jayasinghe is a health specialist with over 20 years’ experience in teaching, clinical dental practice, scholarly research, and leadership. Prof Jayasinghe has academic/professional qualifications in Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Radiology. He has collaborated with multiple national and international institutions/organizations of learning/teaching and research. Prof Jayasinghe has over 165 peer reviewed publications, with several citations. He has received various research grants. He has been recognized for his teaching and research work with multiple wards.
Prof Jayasinghe has contributed to the professional associations by holding high ranking positions. He is an editorial board member to multiple journals and is also a referee to 40 prestigious journals. Prof Jayasinghe is a highly sought after international and national expert who has delivered large number of invited talks and contributed to symposia and workshops. Prof Jayasinghe is having an excellent clinical experience at specialist level in Oral Medicine and working experience in Dental CT, Cone beam CT, Tomography, Computer assisted implant planning, Ultrasound scanning, Sialography, Arthrography and Fluoroscopy.
My current projects span a wide range of topics, including the development of diagnostic tools, community awareness programs, and clinical studies targeting early detection and intervention. Collaborative opportunities could include joint research on novel screening methodologies, application of AI in diagnostics, and exploring innovative prevention strategies. International partnerships could foster cross-cultural research, especially in resource-limited settings, focusing on improving outcomes through early diagnosis and intervention.
Prof. Ruwan Jayasinghe is a prominent figure in oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) research, and I invite students and professionals to explore exciting collaboration opportunities in these areas. My extensive expertise in early detection, diagnostic challenges, and risk assessment of oral cancer/OPMD positions me as a valuable partner for both local and international collaborative research efforts.
My current projects span a wide range of topics, including the development of diagnostic tools, community awareness programs, and clinical studies targeting early detection and intervention. Collaborative opportunities could include joint research on novel screening methodologies, application of AI in diagnostics, and exploring innovative prevention strategies. International partnerships could foster cross-cultural research, especially in resource-limited settings, focusing on improving outcomes through early diagnosis and intervention.
For research students, there are numerous opportunities to engage in groundbreaking work. Students can contribute to projects involving diagnostic skill enhancement through software validation, community-based oral cancer screening, and investigating vascularity’s role in disease progression. Such collaborations would provide hands-on experience and contribute to critical advancements in the field.
If you have a shared interest in oral cancer or OPMD, or wish to explore new areas like the role of self-examination and opportunistic screening in minimizing diagnostic delays, I invite you to collaborate with me. Together, we can make meaningful contributions to oral health research and patient care.