Restorative Dentistry is the study, diagnosis and integrated management of diseases and conditions in the oral cavity where teeth, tooth-supporting structures and related oral tissues are revitalized for a healthy, functional dentition and for psychological and aesthetic satisfaction of the individual patient.

The aim of the MD in Restorative Dentistry programme is to provide comprehensive, structured and balanced specialist training, enabling the trainees to complete the prescribed programme satisfactorily which will eventually facilitate them to undertake independent clinical specialist practice in the fields of Conservative Dentistry, Prosthetic Dentistry, Periodontology and Paediatric Dentistry.

To be eligible to sit for the Selection Examination and to be selected for admission, a candidate must fulfil the following criteria:

• Hold a dental degree and registered with the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC), to practice as a dental surgeon.

• Completed at least 01 year in dental practice in the government, university, armed forces or private sector at the time of closure of applications for the selection examination.

Please refer to the relevant prospectus for the most up to date information. The prospectus of a particular programme contains official information pertaining to a programme approved by the Board of Management, University Senate and the University Grants Commission