Faculty of Dental Sciences was declared open by Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunge, Chairman, University Grants Commission and Senior Professor Sudantha Liyanage, Vice-Chancellor of University of Sri Jayewardenepura on 6th January 2022 at the 2nd Floor of the Library Building. Senior Professor Surangi G. Yasawardene, Coordinator of the Faculty of Dental Sciences, all the Deans of the different faculties of the university, Professor Manjula Attygalle, Dean of the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Mr. A.B. Welivita, Registrar of the university and Dr. Priyake Palipana, the first Senior Lecturer recruited to the Faculty of Dental Sciences graced the occasion.