CURRICULUM VITAE
(FULL VERSION)
PERSONAL DATA
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Professor Mrs. S.P.N.P.Nagarathne (Nee – Ariyawardena)
Galle, Sri Lanka
Female
Sri Lankan
Married
No. 333/3, Sumanathissa Mawatha, Warathenna, Halloluwa, Sri Lanka
Division of Orthodontics,
Faculty of Dental Sciences,
University of Peradeniya,
Sri Lanka.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
 BDS, University Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, September 1980
 MS (Orthodontics), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, October 1990
PRESENT APPOINTMENTS
Professor in Orthodontics, Department of Community Dental Health, Faculty of Dental
Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
PREVIOUS APPOINTMENTS
1.
House Officer in Oral Surgery, Orthodontics and Grade II dental surgeon,
Dental Institute, General Hospital, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 1981.03.21 - 1981.10.31
2.
Temporary Assistant Lecturer in Orthodontics and Paedodontics, Dental School, Faculty of
Medical, Dental and Veterinary Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 1981.11.1 –
1982.09.30.
3.
Probationary Assistant Lecturer in Orthodontics, Department of Community Dental Health,
Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 1982.10.02 – 1988.8.10.
4.
Registrar in Orthodontics, (Pre-MS training in Orthodontics), Dental Institute, Colombo,
Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka. 1988.8.10 – 1990.10.15
5.
Senior Registrar in Orthodntics, (Post MS training in Orthodontics), Dental Institute,
Colombo, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka. 1990.10.15 -1991.10.15
6.
Lecturer in Orthodontics, Department of Community Dental Health, Faculty of Dental
Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 1991.10.22 - 1992.06.06
7.
Honorary Clinical Assistant in Orthodontics, Post MS Overseas Training in Orthodontics,
Good Hope Hospital, Sutton Cold Field and University of Birmingham, England, United
Kingdom, 1992.6.7 - 1993.6.7
8.
Senior Lecturer in Orthodontics - Grade II and Board Certified Specialist in Orthodontics,
Department of Community Dental Health, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 1992.10.15 - 1997.10.15
9.
Senior Lecturer in Orthodontics – Grade I, Department of Community Dental Health, Faculty
of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 1997.10.15- 2005.5.11
CLINICAL POSITIONS
Board Certified Specialist in Orthodontics from October 1992, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
TEACHING
Teaching Experience : UNDERGRADUATE
Undergraduate teacher in Orthodontics, from 1st November 1981 to date.
Internal Examinerships
Examiner in Orthodontics, Final BDS Part II Examination, from 1995 to 2008, and from 2011 to date
Teaching Experience : POSTGRADUATE
Postgraduates Successfully Supervised – Clinical Supervision
Pre MS Training Programme in Orthodontics.
1. One candidate from Faculty of Dental Sciences 2 years, from October
1994-October 1996.
2. Two candidates from Ministry of Health for 2 years, from October 1995 -1997
3. One candidate from Faculty of Dental Sciences 2 years, from October 1996 – 1998
4. One candidate from WHO for two years, from November 1998-2000.
5. Two candidates from Ministry of Health for three years, December 2000 - 2003.
6. Two candidates from Ministry of Health and Faculty of Dental Sciences for three years from
January 2002 -2005.
7. Two candidates from Ministry of Health and Faculty of Dental Sciences for three years, from
January 2006 -2008.
Post MS Training in Orthodontics
1. One Candidate from Ministry of Health, 1 year from January 1998
2. One candidate from Faculty of Dental Sciences, 1 year from January 1999
3. One candidate from Faculty of Dental Sciences, 1 year from January 1999
Apart from Postgraduate Training in MS Orthodontics, Supervision of Orthodontic component in
following Postgraduate Training Programmes conducted by Postgraduate Institue of Medicine,
University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
i.
Diploma in General Dental Practice,1994 – 2007
ii. MS Oral Surgery 1994 – 2007
iii. MS restorative dentistry 1998 - 2007, 2016
MD CANDIDATE RESEARCH
One Candidate in MD Community Dentistry, from 2003-2005
EXAMINERSHIPS
1.
Examiner in Orthodontics, MS Orthodontics Examination conducted by Post Graduate
Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 1998 to 2008.
2.
Examiner in Orthodontics in MS Oral Surgery Examination conducted by Post Graduate
Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 1998 to 2007.
3.
Examiner in Orthodontics in MS Restorative Dentistry Examination, conducted by Post
Graduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 1998 to 2007.
FELLOWSHIPS
 WHO fellowship for 3 months 1985.
 PGIM Scholarship Award for 1 year in 1992.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
1. Head, Department of community Dental Health, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of
Peradeniya, April 2004- to 2007- September 2006.
2. Head, Division or orthodontics from January 1995 - September 2001, April 2004 - September
2006.
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
 Life Member of Sri Lanka Dental Association.
 Life Member in College of Dentistry and Stomatology.
DEVELOPMENT AND REVISION OF CURRICULA
 Revision of Undergraduate curriculum in Orthodontics. 1994, 1998.
 Development of the formal curriculum for diploma in Dental Technology,
Orthodontic Component, 1996.
 Development of formal curriculum for Dental Surgery Assistants training
Programme, Orthodontic Component, 1999.
 Revision of Curriculum, MS Orthodontics,
 Member of postgraduate curriculum review committees since 2001- 2004.
 Convener of the subcommittee in Curriculum Review in MS Orthodontics 2004.
 Course Coordinator in,
MS Orthodontics, Post Graduate Institute Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri
Lanka 1995-2002, 2004- 2007.
WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED,
1. Served as a resource person in a seminar on “Tooth Resorption in the Practice of
Orthodontics” on 16th September 1995, The College of Dentistry and Stomatology of Sri
Lanka
2. Participated as the Course Director and a Resource person on hands on course on
“Interceptive Orthodontics” in Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of General Dental
Practitioners of Sri Lanka and the 25th Anniversary Celebrations of the general dental
Practitioners Association, from 20th to 22nd February 1998 at holiday inn, Colombo.
3. Served as the Course Director and resource person in the workshop on “Hands-on Course in
Basic Orthodontics” from 16th -20th August, 1999 at the Faculty of Dental Sciences,
University of Peradeniya.
4. Participated as a resource person in a Workshop on “Surgical Management of Skeletal
Problems”, in the 15th Annual Scientific Sessions of college of Dentistry and Stomatology of
Sri Lanka, on 09th December 2000 at Hilton, Colombo.
5. Served as the course Coordinator and a resource person in a Workshop on “Hands on
Course on Basic Orthodontics” in TCNC Programme for Neighboring Countries. From 4th to
29th November, 2002 at the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya.
6. Conducted a Table Clinic and served as a resource person on “ Removable Orthodontic
Appliances – Do they need skill and experience”. At the 17th Annual Academic congress and
First Japan Sri Lanka Bilateral Dental Congress, College of Dentistry and Stomatology of Sri
Lanka, From 9th – 10th August 2003, Galadari Hotel, Colombo.
7. Conducted a Workshop on “Orthodontics in General Dental Practice” Continuing
Professional Education Programme, General Dental Practitioners Association of Sri Lanka,
on 12th September 2004. SLDA, Colombo.
8. Conducted a Orthodontic workshop on“ Orthodontic Diagnosis and Case Assessment”
Continuing Professional Education Programme, by General Dental Practitioners Association
of Sri Lanka, on 20th November 2004, SLDA, Colombo.
9. Conducted an Orthodontic workshop on “Principles of Appliance Therapy, Removable
Appliances.” A Continuing Professional Education Programme, by General Dental
Practitioners Association of Sri Lanka, on 23rd February, 2005, SLDA, Colombo.
10. Conducted an Orthodontic Workshop on “ Management of Patients with Removable
Appliances.” Continuing Professional Education Programme, by General Dental
Practitioners Association of Sri Lanka, on 25th March 2005, at SLDA Auditorium, Colombo.
UPDATING COURSES ATTENDED
 Hands on course in Straight Wire appliance, London Hospital April 1993.
 Short Course on Edgewise Technique. London Hospital, England, United Kingdom. April
1993
 Design and Analysis of Experiments, Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 13-17 July 1998.
 Pre conference Workshop on Impact of Technology on Dental Education, 14th
International Association of Dental Research and 10th South East Asia Association for
dental Education, 27th September 1999
 Technical applications for teaching and learning methodologies
 Use of technical advances in clinical practice.
 Technology in management and administration and Dental school
collaboration through technology
 Pre conference Workshop, on Research Methodologies and publications, IADR SEA Division
Singapore, 26th September 1999.
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Methods of Clinical Testing of Clinical Biomaterials
A Novel hypothesis, Strong data and clear presentation-Guidelines for
publishing Clear Reports.
 New Horizons in Orthodontics and Dento -facial Orthopedics, William Clark. Pre
congress Workshop of Italian Orthodontic Conference, Florence Italy, 28th October 1998
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Dento-facial orthopedics. James A. McNamara, Pre-congress Course, Italian
Orthodontic Conference. Florence Italy, 29th October 1998
 Advance course on Roth Treatment Philosophy. R. Roth, International Orthodontic
conference and 35th Indian Orthodontic Conference Jaipur India. 15th -16th November 2000.
 Standard Edgewise Technique, Anoop Sondhi, Indian Orthodontic Society, Jaipur, Indi 15th
& 16th November 2000.
 Aesthetics and Stability in Adult Orthodontics, B. Zachrison, Pre Conference course, Asia
Pacific Orthodontic Congress, Singapore.. 21st – 24th November 2002.
 Current concepts in Orthodontic treatment with pre adjusted edgewise appliance. Anoop
Sondhi, pre conference course Asia Pacific Orthodontic congress. 21st – 24th November 2002,
Singapore.
 An Update on of cleft lip, palate and Craniofacial anomalies - Indian Society of
cleft lip, palate and Craniofacial anomalies. 7th- 9th March 2003, Chennai India.
 Development Of Asian Prescription for Straight Wire Appliance. Malaysian Association
Of Orthodontics, Kuala-Lumpur, Malaysia, 2003.
 Common Sense Mechanics, Dr. Tom Mulligan, Bangkok, Thailand, 1st and 2nd December
2003.
 Update in Orthodontics, 10TH Scientific conference, Malaysian Association of Orthodontists.
Malaysia 20th April 2004
 International Damon Symposium, Bangkok, Thailand. April 5-7th 2005
 Contemporary Edgewise treatment with pre adjusted appliance: Current Concepts and
Techniques (Straight Wire Technique), Anoop Sondhi, Indian Orthodontic Society, Chennai
India. 22-23 November 2006.
PUBLICATIONS
Books
 Orthodontic Diagnosis, ISBN-955-985 49 -0-9
 Child and Adolescent Dentistry- A picture Guide -Contributing Author ISBN-978 955 43211 0-6
Journal Articles,
1. Vithanaarachchi, V.S.N, Herath E.M.U.C.K. Nagarathna , S.P.N.P. (2014) Hemi section
and Orthodontic Management of a fused tooth, A review and case report. Sri Lanka Dental
Journal. 44.(1).
2. Jayasooriya. N.S.S. Nagarathne .S.P.N.P. (2006) Intra Examiner reliability of two methods
of occlusal Classification. Sri Lanka Dental Journal .36(1)23-30.
3. Nagarathne S.P.N.P.(2003) Evaluation of Applicability of Moyers Mixed Dentition Space
Analysis for Sri Lankan Orthodontic Patients. Sri Lanka Dental Journal. 32(2)41-49.
4. Nagarathne S.P.N.P, Manoja K.G.D. (2002) Applicability of the Aesthetic Component of
IOTN in Assessing Perceived Aesthetic Need among Sri Lankan Orthodontic Patients. Sri
Lanka Dental Journal 31 (2)62-69.
5. Nagarathne S.P.N.P.(2002) Early Orthodontic intervention to prevent development of
complete dilaceration of permanent Maxillary central incisor. Sri Lanka Dental Journal 31
(1) 33-36.
6. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. (2002)Predictive Effects of Extraction of Teeth on Tooth Size
Discrepancies among Orthodontic Patients. Sri Lanka Journal Of Medicine 11(1)18-25.
7. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. (2002) Frequency of Bolton Tooth Size Ratios among Orthodontic
Patients. Sri Lanka Dental Journal. 31(1) 19-25.
8. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. (2001) Evaluation of Effectiveness of Removable Orthodontic
Appliances using Peer Assessment Rating (PAR) Index. Sri Lanka Journal of
Medicine.10(2)37-45.
9. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. (2001)An Examination of Dental Crowding and its relationship to
Mesio-Distal tooth Dimension. Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine 910(1):12-20.
10. Nagarathne S.P.N.P.(2001)Premature Termination of Orthodontic Treatment by Patients in
Hospital Practice in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Dental Journal 30(2)30-36.10.
11. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. (1998) Extraction of teeth in Orthodontics, A Review, Sri Lanka
Dental Journal, 27(1) 13-20.
12. Nagarathne.S.P.N.P.(1998) Extractions of Deciduous teeth in Orthodontics. Review.Sri
Lanka Dental Journal 27 (2) 61-66
13. Wanigasooriya N. C, Nagarathne
S.P.N.P, 1986/1997. A study of the demand for
orthodontic treatment, Sri Lanka Dental Journal 16,20-26,
14. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. (1986) (Simple treatment of a common malocclusion in Sri Lanka.
Mirror and Probe. 8,41-43.
PRESENTATIONS AT SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS
1. Ekanayake. E.M.S.K, Nagarathne S.P.N.P,
Herath. E.M.U.C.K. Management of
Dilaceration of teeth. Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Dental
Association And FDI global Education Programme 26th Jun 2016.
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2.
Nagarathne Nandani, Rathnathilake Kumari, Jayawardena Chantha. Tooth Size
Discrepancy in a group of Sri Lankan Orthodontic Patients among different Malocclusion
Groups. International Research Sessions of University of Peradeniya. Sri Lanka. 2014.
3. E.M.U.C.K. Herath, J.A.C.K. Jayawardena, S.P.N.P. Nagarathne, –Characteristics of erupted
supernumerary teeth and their effects on development of occlusion: A survey of 219 cases,
Peradeniya University Research Sessions. 2009.
4. Herath E.M.U.C.K., Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Supernumerary teeth present
among children attended to the division of Paedodontics – Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri
Lanka. 5th Triennial meeting of the Commonwealth dental Congress, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
1st –3rd December 2006.
5. Nagarathne. S.P.N.P. Survey of Postgraduate Orthodontic Education in Asia Pacific Region
2005.
6. Nagarathne. S.P.N.P. Evidence Based Orthodontics 14th Annual Scientific Sessions College
Community Dentistry of Sri Lanka. 4th September 2005.
7. Dissanayaka M.P.P.R, Nagarathne. S.P.N.P, Ekanayake. K. Multidisciplinary approach to the
management of dentofacial problems; aesthetic considerations”15-17th july-2005.
8. Nagarathne.S.P.N.P. Orthodontics, the 25th Anniversary Academic Sessions Postgraduate
Institute Of Medicine. Sri Lanka 1-2July 2005.
9. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Intact Upper Labial Segment and Dental Aesthetics- Orthodontic
Perspective. Inaugural Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Academy of Aesthetic and Cosmetic
Dentistry.23th-24th October 2004.
10. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Principles of Orthodontic Treatment Planning. Continuing Professional
Education Programme of the General Dental Practitioners Association of Sri Lanka. 20 th
November 2004.
11. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Orthodontic Diagnosis, Continuing Education Programme, General
Dental Practitioners Association of Sri Lanka. 12th September 2004.
12. Warnakulasooriya S,
Nagarathne
S.P.N.P. Applicability of WITS Appraisal in
Cephalometric Analysis to Sri Lankan Population. Second Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri
Lanka Orthodontic Society. 8th July 2004.
13. Rathnakumara DM.P.P.,Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Selected Cephalometric Angular Norms of Sri
Lankan Sinhalese Children Second Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Orthodontic
Society. 8th July 2004.
14. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Role of Orthodontist in achieving a better smile. Continuing Medical
Education Programme, Annual Scientific Sessions, Clinical Society, Kegalle 2nd August 2004.
15. Nagarathne S.P.N.P Management of Class II Malocclusions, Second Annual Scientific
Sessions of Sri Lanka Orthodontic Society. 8th July 2004.
16. Jayasooriya N.S.S, Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Intra Examiner Reliability of two methods of
Occlsal Classification. Annual Research Sessions, University of Peradeniya. 23rd October
2003.
17. Rathnakumara DM.P.P.,Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Selected Cephalometric Angular Norms of Sri
Lankan Sinhalese Children. Annual Research Sessions. University of Peradeniya. 23rd October
2003.
18. Warnakulasooriya S, Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Applicability of WITS Appraisal in Cephalometric
Analysis to Sri Lankan Population. Annual Research Sessions University of Peradeniya. 23rd
October 2003.
19. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Applicability of two Non Radiographic Methods of Mixed Dentition
Analysis for Sri Lankan Sinhalese Children, Annual Scientific Session, Korean Association of
Orthodontists. 31st October to 1st November 2003.
20. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Table Clinic in Orthodontics- 17th Annual Academic Congress of
College of Dentistry and Stomatology and First Japan Sri Lanka Bilateral Dental Congress.
9-10th August 2003.
21. Abesekara W.K.M, Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Management of Class III Patients with a Growth
Modification Technique –A case report of a child presented in the Primary Dentition. -17th
Annual Academic Congress of College of Dentistry and Stomatology and First Japan Sri
Lanka Bilateral Dental Congress. 9-10th August 2003.
22. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Abesekara W.K.M. Sathyakumar P.S,
Dissanayake R.D,
Warnakulasooriya .S. Removable Orthodontic Appliances- Do they demand Skill and
Experience. 17th Annual Academic Congress of College of Dentistry and Stomatology and
First Japan Sri Lanka Bilateral Dental Congress. 9-10th August 2003.
23. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Recent Advances in Aesthetic Dentistry (Orthodontic Aspects) Kandy
Society of Medicine Silver Jubilee Academic Sessions 7th February 2003
24. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Recent Advances in Aesthetic Dentistry (Orthodontic Aspects) Kandy
Society of Medicine Silver Jubilee Academic Sessions 7th February 2003.
25. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Orthodontics in New the New Millenium,
Orthodontic Conference.21-24 November 2002.
Fourth Asian-Pacific
26. Nagarathne S.P.N. P. Evaluation of Effectiveness of Removable Orthodontic Appliances using
Peer Assessment Rating Index. 4th Asia-Pacific Orthodontic Conference, Singapore. 21st-24th
November 2002.
27. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Applicability of the IOTN Assessing Perceived Aesthetic need among Sri
Lankan Orthodontic Patients. 4th Asia – Pacific Orthodontic Conference, Singapore, 21st -24th
November 2002.
28. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Effect of Extraction of Teeth on tooth size discrepancies in Orthodontic
Patients. 4th Asia-Pacific Orthodontic Conference Singapore 21st -24th November 2002.
29. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Effect of crowding on Frequency of Bolton Tooth Size Discrepancies
among Orthodontic Patients. Annual Research Sessions, University of Peradeniya, 30th
October 2002.
30. Manoja K.D.K, Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Lay attitude towards the dental appearance and need for
orthodontic Treatment. Annual Research Sessions University of Peradeniya, 30th October
2002.
31. Swarnamali G.M, Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Study of Prevalance of para-functional Habits among
Orthodontic Patients. Annual Research Sessions University of Peradeniya. 30th October 2002.
32. Dulani Manoja, Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Applicability of Aesthetic Component of the IOTN in
assessing Perceived Need of Orthodontic Treatment among Sri Lankan Population. Annual
Scientific Sessions Sri Lanka Dental Association. 22nd – 24th June 2002.
33. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Orthodontic in General Dental Practice in Sri Lanka Guidelines for
timing and case selection, International Dental Congress of Sri Lanka Dental Association.
22nd-24th June 2002.
34. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Scope of Orthodontic in General Dental Practice Sri Lanka Guidelines
to timing and case Selection, International Dental Congress of Sri Lanka Dental Association.
30th June 2001.
35. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Premature Termination of Orthodontic Treatment International
Orthodontic Congress and 35th Indian Orthodontic Conference. India, 16th -19th November
2000.
36. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Interceptive Orthodontics in Sri Lanka Children, A case presentation.
International Orthodontic Congress and 35th Indian Orthodontic Conference. India, 16th – 19th
November 2000.
37. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Premature Termination of Orthodontic Treatment in Hospital Practice
in Sri Lanka, Annual Scientific Sessions 14th International Association of Dental Research
(SEA Division) Singapore, 27th September 1999.
38. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Interceptive Orthodontics. 25th Anniversary Celebrations and Annual
Scientific Sessions, General Dental Practitioners Association of Sri Lanka, 20th February
1998.
39. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Root Resorption in the practice of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry
and Stomatology of Sri Lanka. October 1993.
40. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Extraction of teeth for Orthodontics Annual Academic Sessions Sri
Lanka Dental Association 17th December 1995.
41. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. What is new in Dentistry (Orthodontics) –Symposium, Annual Academic
Sessions, College of Dentistry and Stomatology of Sri Lanka, 23rd October 1994.
42. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Samaranayake. P. Basic Orthodontics – Colloquium. Annual Academic
Sessions, College of Dentistry and Stomatology of Sri Lanka 24th October 1993.
43. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Treatment of Local Dental Irregularities. Annual Scientific Sessions Sri
Lanka Dental Association (Kandy Branch) 1992.
44. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. Unruly Canine, Annual Academic Sessions The College Of Dentistry
and Stomatology of Sri Lanka 20th October 1991.
45. Nagarathne S.P.N.P. The Management of some Orthodontic Problems- A case Presentation.
Annual Academic Sessions, Sri Lanka Dental Association 29th June 1991.