Dr. Rohana De Silva

Associate Professor

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Biography

Honorary Associate Professor Rohana De Silva specializes in dental implants and post-operative pain management at the University of Otago. He has a background in exploring economical rehabilitation methods for partial and complete edentulous patients using dental implants. His research focuses on rehabilitating patients in the shortest possible time following dental extractions while employing a minimal number of implant fixtures. In addition, he investigates the quality of life for individuals treated with dental implants and the feasibility of using metal-free implant fixtures. This area is recognized as a strength of the University of Otago. He conducts research on post-operative pain management related to the surgical removal of wisdom teeth and evaluates the metabolism of commonly used analgesics in the body. His studies include double-blinded crossover trials comparing common analgesics used for pain management post-surgery. He has also designed a new flap technique for wisdom tooth removal that minimizes post-operative complications.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Otago

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:21
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:50
Reading
Required:50
Writing
Required:50
Speaking
Required:50
Overall
Required:58
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in the same subject or equivalent Approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor
Application Checklist
  • Scanned copies of official tertiary transcripts
  • Certified copy of passport personal details page
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official English translation of documents (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

The generic Master of Science (MSc) requirements apply to departments like Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Botany, and Zoology.