Meet Dr. Ranaweera
Hello, there! Thank you for visiting our website. I wanted to share a bit about myself. I was born & raised in the island paradise of Sri Lanka. In 2010, my family & I moved to Nova Scotia, where I completed my undergraduate & dental degrees. I then moved to Toronto to complete my hospital dental residency & specialty training in orthodontics.
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I am thrilled to have returned to the East coast, & honoured to introduce Ocean Orthodontics to this amazing community. I have poured my heart & soul into creating a clinic where you’ll have complete clarity throughout your smile journey, confidence in the care you receive, & the reassurance of feeling truly cared-for throughout your time with us.
You will have my complete attention for the entire duration of your treatment. I know the strengths and weaknesses of the traditional orthodontic model where each patient gets a few seconds of doctor time per visit, or multiple doctors overseeing treatment, and I wanted to create a better experience for myself and my patients! My commitment to patient care has earned me stellar reviews on RateMD, and I am excited to help you achieve your dream smile!
When I'm not thinking about teeth, I like to travel, go to the movies, bake delicious sweet treats, and hang out at home with my husband and our 3 extraordinarily cute cats. I enjoy graphic design and interior design because I love exercising my creative muscles even outside of work. In fact, I designed and created the logo & website for Ocean Orthodontics, and I can't wait for you to see what my amazing interior design team and I put together for our clinic space!
Education
2010-2015
Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Second Major in Nutrition (Honours)
Dr. Ranaweera was born and raised in Sri Lanka, and immigrated to Wolfville, Nova Scotia in 2010 to complete her undergraduate education at Acadia University. She graduated Acadia with a University Scholar designation.
2015-2019
Doctor of Dental Surgery
In 2019, she graduated with Distinction from Dalhousie University with her Doctorate in Dental Surgery. During her time at Dalhousie, she earned a total of 11 awards, including the prestigious Dr. William W. Woodbury Memorial Prize for Outstanding Ability in Orthodontics.
2019-2020
Hospital Residency
After graduation, she moved to Toronto for her Hospital residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, where she received rigorous training in the management of dental emergencies and the dental needs of medically compromised individuals. She also traveled to Moose Factory, Kashechewan, and Peawanuk (Northern Ontario) to provide dental treatment to the Indigenous people of those areas.
2020-2023
Master of Science & Specialty Training in Orthodontics
Dr. Ranaweera then entered the University of Toronto to complete her Master of Science degree and Clinical Specialty Residency in Orthodontics. There, she was awarded the Wilson G. Harron M.Sc. Dental Specialty Scholarship for highest academic standing. Toronto was an exciting place.... but the Ocean was calling her back home.
Memberships
Founder & President
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