Meet the Orthodontists
Dr. Renuka Priyadarshanie
Dr. Renuka Priyadarshanie is a Consultant Orthodontist with advanced postgraduate training in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. She provides specialist orthodontic care for children, adolescents, and adults at Braces & Specialist Dental Clinic, Kottawa.
Her approach is grounded in evidence-based practice, careful diagnosis, and individualized treatment planning.
Orthodontics is a recognized dental specialty requiring structured postgraduate education and supervised clinical training.
Dr. Renuka remains committed to:
- Ethical treatment planning
- Clear patient communication
- Continuing professional development
- Evidence-based clinical practice
Professional Education & Training
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Orthodontics
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MOrth RCS Ed)
As part of her postgraduate training pathway, she completed full-time overseas clinical training for one year at King’s College Hospital London, United Kingdom. This training focused on comprehensive orthodontic treatment planning, management of complex malocclusions, and interdisciplinary care.
Professional Practice
Dr. Renuka serves as a Consultant Orthodontist within the government health sector while also maintaining her private specialist practice in Kottawa. Her work includes managing orthodontic cases, contributing to clinical training environments, and maintaining high professional standards of care.
Clinical Philosophy
Orthodontics is not limited to aligning teeth. It involves:
- Understanding facial growth
- Establishing functional occlusion
- Preserving periodontal health
- Ensuring long-term stability
Every treatment plan is developed following thorough clinical examination, appropriate radiographic assessment, and biomechanical planning. Treatment is delivered personally by Dr. Renuka — it is not delegated to non-specialist providers.
- Areas of Clinical Interest
- Fixed orthodontic appliances (metal and ceramic)
- Self-ligating systems
- Clear aligner therapy
- Early orthodontic intervention
- Growth modification
Dr. (Mrs.) Semanthi Andarawewa
Consultant in Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Semanthi Andarawewa is a dedicated Consultant in Restorative Dentistry with extensive experience in managing complex dental conditions. She specializes in restoring damaged teeth, replacing missing teeth, and improving both function and aesthetics to help patients regain confident, healthy smiles.
She holds an MD in Restorative Dentistry (Colombo) along with PgDHD (Colombo) and BDS (Sri Lanka), reflecting her strong academic and clinical background. Her approach focuses on precision, long-term durability, and patient comfort, ensuring every treatment is tailored to individual needs.
With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, she provides advanced treatments including root canal therapy, crowns, bridges, and comprehensive smile rehabilitation.
Dr. Kamila K. Wijayalathge is a highly experienced Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, specializing in the diagnosis and surgical management of conditions affecting the mouth, jaws, and face.
He holds BDS (Hons) and MD in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS), and is well-trained in handling both routine and complex surgical procedures with precision and care. His expertise includes surgical tooth removal, management of facial trauma, jaw disorders, and minor oral surgeries.
Dr. Kamila is known for his patient-centered approach, combining advanced surgical techniques with compassion to ensure safe, effective, and comfortable treatment outcomes.
Dr. Kamila K. Wijayalathge
Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
