In the Name of God The Compassionate The Merciful

Ladies and Gentlemen, Fellow Colleagues, Mr. Chairman,

As president of the Iranian Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 7th International Congress of Iranian society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons here in the neighboring country of Turkey conducted in conjunction with the 2nd Congress of the Balkan Association of Maxillofacial Surgery, the 5th International ACBID Congress (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Society, Turkey), and the Pan Arab Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery congress on May 25-29, 2011. I believe this joint congress will provide the provision for the strengthening of international ties and allow for the initiation of future collaboration and greater scientific cooperation within our profession throughout the region.

Last year I had the privilege to stay at the beautiful Gloria Resort in Antalya and attend the OMFS congress to present a lecture and enjoy the amenities of that auspicious event. I am certain that this joint congress will have a profound impact in the propagation, dissemination and exchange of scientific information in the region thereby securing the status and betterment of our profession internationally. I would like to thank the organizing committee and all those who made this congress possible.

It is an honor and a privilege to invite our colleagues for participation and collaboration.
Hope to see you there and have nice days together.
Thank you very much.

H. Mortazavi MD, DMD, OMFS, FICD
President
Iranian Society of OMFS