A celebrated dentist and community figure from Kerala, Dr. Dhanalakshmi, was discovered deceased in her Abu Dhabi apartment, leaving a significant gap in both professional and personal spheres.
Dr. Dhanalakshmi, 54, was a general dentist at Lifecare Hospital located in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi. Her passing was confirmed by the hospital, bringing an unexpected and somber note to the day, especially following the recent, sudden death of another Kerala-born doctor in the UAE.
Dr. Anwar Sadath, an orthopedic surgeon affiliated with Medcare Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital in Dubai, a part of the Aster DM Healthcare group, also died unexpectedly. The cause of his death has yet to be released.
In its condolence message, Lifecare Hospital expressed deep shock and sorrow at Dr. Dhanalakshmi’s untimely passing. The statement underlined that her loss is felt profoundly by all who knew her, marking a significant void in the community.
“To us, she was much more than a colleague,” the statement said. “She was a valued member of our team and a constant source of positivity. Many of us will remember her for her kindness and the warmth she shared with everyone around her.”
Dr. Dhanalakshmi’s influence stretched beyond her dental practice. Patients appreciated her for both her clinical skills and her compassionate care approach. She was a passionate advocate for dental health, volunteering her time to promote community awareness and health education.
She was also known for her literary and oratory talents, as well as her dynamic personality that inspired many. Her commitment extended to organizing awareness campaigns and conducting educational seminars in schools and colleges. Dr. Dhanalakshmi delivered talks on dental care and emerging trends within the field both to the public and to dental students.
Dr. Dhanalakshmi hailed from Kannur and brought over two decades of dental experience to her work. Her website profile, removed following the news, described her as skilled in various dental procedures and praised her warm, empathetic communication style, which helped build trust with patients and their families.
She was a graduate of the College of Dental Sciences, MAHE University in Mangalore, Karnataka, and maintained professional ties as a member of the Indian Dental Association.
Her passing has resonated deeply with those she touched throughout her career and life endeavors. “It is truly hard to accept that she is no longer with us. Her absence leaves a space that cannot be filled, but her memory and the many lives she touched will always remain with us,” the hospital expressed, extending their thoughts and prayers to her surviving family and friends during this difficult time.