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DR. U. S. KRISHNA NAYAK, PRINCIPAL, AB SHETTY DENTAL COLLEGE, PASSES AWAY

The dental fraternity mourns the loss of a professional whose life served as an inspiration to many

MediMedia India is deeply saddened to announce the passing of
renowned orthodontist and principal of A. B. Shetty Memorial
Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS), Dr. U. S. Krishna Nayak. Dr.
Nayak passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in Mangalore due
to health complications. He was 63.
Dr. Nayak, a celebrated academic and practitioner, also served as a
consultant orthodontist and director of Nayak’s Dental Specialty Clinic
& Orthodontic Centre. He is survived by his wife Shaila, son Dr. Arjun
Nayak, daughter Dr. Ektha, and younger brother Dr. U. S. Deepak
Nayak. Born on December 16, 1961, Dr. Nayak was an alumnus of St.
Aloysius High School and College, he completed his dental graduation
and post-graduation from KMC College of Dental Surgery, Manipal.
Dr. Nayak began his career as a professor in orthodontics at ABSMIDS,
where he eventually served as Dean (Academic) before becoming
Principal. He was immensely popular with the students and his tenure indelible mark on the field and in the hearts of those who knew him.
as an academic leader earned him admiration from students and MediMedia India pays tribute to this remarkable individual who
colleagues alike. was a mentor and an inspiration to all who knew him. His passing
Dr. U. S. Krishna Nayak was a recipient of numerous awards during leaves a profound void in the dental community.
his career. His contributions to dentistry and orthodontics leave an May his soul rest in eternal peace.

DCI ANNOUNCES AWARD International Dental Show 2025: Ticket shop for

WINNERS FOR WORLD ORAL visitors now open with enhanced features
HEALTH DAY 2024 Since 18 November 2024, tickets for the

International Dental Show (IDS) 2025, taking
The Dental Council of India (DCI) has place in Cologne from 25 to 29 March, have been
recently released the list of the award available for purchase online. The ticket shop
winners for World Oral Health Day on the official IDS website has been optimised
Activities 2024 in three categories: Dental for easy and flexible ticket management.
Colleges, States, and IDA branches. After purchase, personalised visitor tickets
The awards celebrate outstanding can be managed via the IDS app, stored in the
contribution to oral health awareness and smartphone wallet or printed out.
education during World Oral Health Day The direct link to the IDS app and IDSconnect
2024 digital platform makes it easy to prepare and
Dental Colleges: Government Dental network before, during and after the event.
College Nagpur ranked 1st followed by Starting March 2025, IDSconnect will expand
Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences the trade fair experience beyond the exhibition
Rohtak (2), and Maulana Azad Institute of halls with digital features like learning sessions,
Dental Sciences, New Delhi (3rd). online seminars and product demos. Visitors
States: Punjab secured 1st position, will also have the opportunity to get a head start
Gujarat ranked 2nd, and West Bengal on networking with exhibitors, colleagues and
3rd, with Puducherry receiving special potential partners before the event.
recognition. The upcoming IDS 2025 is seeing exceptional
IDA Branches: IDA Branches from registration numbers and a strong international presence, with over 2,000 exhibitors expected
Nagaland and Hadapsar, Pune shared the from around 60 countries.
1st position, while Vatakara and Malabar The ticket shop can be found at www.english.ids-cologne.de.
in Kerala shared 2nd, and Kunnamkulam MediMedia India, the publishers of Dental Practice and Dental Technology will be
from Kerala was 3rd. participating at IDS 2025.

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