Mangalore, February 21: Well-known dental surgeon of the city Dr U S Mohandas Nayak died on Monday night.
He was 76. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a large number of relatives and friends.
Dr Nayak graduated from Government Dental College, Madras, India in 1959. Having obtained a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, he served as Dental Surgeon at Govt. Wenlock Hospital, Mangalore from 1960-1972.
His vision to fulfill the need for specialized dental care and treatment resulted in the establishment of Nayak's Dental Clinic at Attavar in Mangalore in the year 1960.
As a Reader in Dental Surgery at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore since 1960 to 1974, Dr Nayak was well versed in the techniques involved in dentistry and related sciences. He was awarded the Fellowship of the International College of Dentists recognizing his outstanding services to the society.
He was the Founder Consultant Dental Surgeon at Fr. Mullers Hospital, Mangalore from 1974-1976. He was also the Consultant at Kudremukh Iron Ore Company and New Mangalore Port Trust Hospital. Since 1976 he was into full time practice at the Clinic.
Dr Nayak had an impressive list of achievements in the social and professional spheres of life. To top it all he has also been the Past National President of the Indian Dental Association in the year 1993-94. He was also the President of the Canara Group of Institutions.
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