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Our Team

We are teamed up to make you smile better!

“No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it” – H.E Lucock

Danthaja believes in teamwork, simply because teamwork produces the best results. In Dentistry terms, the best result is the perfect aesthetic and functional outcome. In order to achieve that we have amassed the best in the industry to provide our clients with the best outcome. This not only includes dental professionals but the rest of the staff too. We are not a team because we work together, we are a team because we respect, trust and care for each other. Danthaja believes it is only such a team, that can provide the empathetic care we relish so much to our clients.

Dr. Lakmal Kulasekara

Consultant in Restorative Dentistry

BDS(Pera), MD(Colombo)

Dr Lakmal Kulasekara is the founding Director of Danthaja [Pvt] ltd. and is the lead consultant in Restorative Dentistry in Danthaja Premium Dental Chambers. He is one of the leading young restorative consultants in the country. With primary education from the Uva College, Badulla and secondary education from Royal College, Colombo, he pursued his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya. Subsequently, he completed his postgraduate studies in Restorative dentistry and obtained his MD degree in 2016. He had overseas training at Royal London Hospital, UK and has completed numerous training courses in implantology and endodontics during his tenure as a specialist registrar in the UK.

Upon return, he embarked on a trailblazing career as a Consultant Restorative Dental Surgeon in the public sector (Provincial General Hospital Badulla) and private sector. He is currently a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenapura, Sri Lanka.

He is in charge of the Restorative Dental Surgery Practice at Danthaja Premium Dental Chambers

Dr Deepal Nanayakkara

Consultant Orthodontist

BDS(Pera), MD(Colombo) ,M Orth RCS(UK)

Dr Deepal Nanayakkara is a board-certified Consultant Orthodontist, who is currently attached to General Hospital Nuwara-Eliya, and he is the lead consultant in orthodontics in Danthaja Premium Dental Chambers.

He completed his primary and secondary education at Richmond College, Galle. He graduated from the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya in 2009 with a second class and a distinction in Orthodontics. After that, he was working as a temporary lecturer at the Department of Orthodontics at the Faculty of Dental Sciences, before he joined the Ministry of Health.

He obtained his MD in Orthodontics in Sri Lanka & in the same year, he obtained his MOrth RCS degree from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Subsequently, he completed his overseas training in the prestigious University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Dr. Manjula Herath

Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

BDS(Pera) , MD(Colombo)

Dr Manjula Herath is the lead Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial surgery in Danthaja Premium Dental Chambers. He specializes in treating a variety of diseases and conditions that affect the mouth, jaw, head, neck, and face and with a special interest in minor oral surgery, Botox, fillers, cosmetic facial surgery and dental implants.

After his primary & secondary education at Dharmaraja College, Kandy he proceeded to complete the Bachelor of Dental Surgery Degree at the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya. Subsequently, he completed MD in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the University of Colombo and was trained at the Malmö University, Sweden, where he is presently reading for his PhD in cleft lip and palate to complete his clinical doctorate in odontology. Currently, he is the Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon at District General Hospital, Nuwara Eliya.

Dr. Madhubhani Dissanayake

Dental Surgeon

BDS(Pera)

Dr Madhubhani is the beloved wife of Dr Lakmal Kulasekara, the founding director of Danthaja Pvt Ltd. She is the CEO of Danthaja Premium Dental Chambers, and practices as a dental surgeon. She had her primary education in Dharmapala Vidyalaya and secondary education in Visakha Vidyalaya. She graduated from the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya in 2009 with second-class honours and a distinction in Orthodontics. Since then she had worked at the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery unit at the Teaching Hospital, Ragama.

 

 

 

Dr Wathsala Samaraweera

Consultant Orthodontist

BDS (Pera) MD (Colombo)

Dr. Wathsala Samaraweera is a board-certified Consultant Orthodontist and is currently attached to General Hospital Matale.

She completed her primary education in St. Joseph’s Girls’ school Nugegoda and secondary education in Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo. She graduated from Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya in 2009.

She obtained her MD in Orthodontics in Sri Lanka from the University of Colombo in 2017 and completed her overseas training in University of Malmo in Sweden. Then she joined Danthaja Premium Dental Chambers. Her special interest is on clear aligners.

Dr. Yashodha Mendis

Dental Surgeon

BDS(Pera)

Dr Yashodha is a young dental surgeon who is looking after the general dentistry aspects of Danthaja Premium Dental Chambers. She had her primary education in Devi Balika Vidyalaya. She graduated from the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya in 2019. After completion of her internship, she joined Danthaja Premium Dental Chambers and we are delighted to have her with us.

Dr. Danushiya Shanmuganathan

Dental Surgeon

BDS(India)

Dr Danushiya is an experienced dental surgeon who is looking after the general dentistry aspects of Danthaja Premium Dental Chambers. She graduated from the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Meenakshi, India. After completing of her qualifying exams, she had been working in the private sector and has completed numerous training programs. She joined Danthaja Premium Dental Chambers from its inception and we are pleased to have her with us.

Dr Tharani Rajendra

Dental Surgeon

BDS (Sri Lanka)

Dr Tharani has attended Hindu Ladies College, Wellawatte to complete her primary and secondary education. She obtained the Bachelor of Dental Surgery qualification from the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya. Dr Tharani is well known as a kind-hearted, dedicated skilled dental surgeon among her colleagues. Dr Tharani, a well-experienced general dental practitioner enthusiastically joined hands with “Danthaja” to deliver premium services to our patients.

Dr Sachini Nimthara Perera

Dental Surgeon

BDS (Peradeniya)

Dr. Sachini is a young dental surgeon who is looking after the general dental aspects of Danthaja Premium Dental Chambers. She had her primary education in St. John’s Girls’ School Panadura and her secondary education in Visakha Vidyalaya Co.05. She graduated from Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya in 2022 with second class honors. After completing her internship, she joined Danthaja Premium Dental Chambers as the resident Dental Surgeon.

Danthaja; A Great Place to Work

Since the inception, Danthaja not only aimed to become a world renowned brand, but to become a great place to work as well. This is simply because Danthaja relishes the idea of collective growth and happiness among its staff. Great place to work recognition is a testimony to that effort.