About Yolani P. Edirisinghe, DMD
Dr. Edirisinghe joined Dr. Sokolowski’s practice in April 2009. She received her D.M.D. degree in 2003 from Tufts School of Dental Medicine, Boston. Born and raised in Colombo, Sri Lanka, she received her initial dental degree from the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka, where she was honored by the Pfizer Scholarship for being first in her class in the second year preclinical courses. At Tufts she was also recognized as a High Clinical Achievement Recipient, a recognition given for high clinical performance in a demanding curriculum. When Dr. Edirisinghe initially arrived in the United States she worked as a research assistant at Yale University, Department of Cardiology. In Sri Lanka she also pursued studies in Child Psychology and Child Development and worked as an assistant speech pathologist before she joined dental school. A member of the American Dental Association and Connecticut State Dental Association, Dr. Edirisinghe regularly attends lectures endorsed by these associations. If you would like to discuss your needs with a cosmetic or family dentist in the Milford area, Dr. Edirisinghe has a comprehensive understanding of the dental field, is dedicated to patient care, and would be happy to speak with you. Yolani has been married to her husband Channa for 18 years and together they have a son, with whom they share a joy of traveling and enjoying the outdoors. In her spare time, Yolani enjoys being active in her church community.
