About Azerbaijan society of Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons.
The origination of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Azerbaijan can be linked to a scientific study published by prof. Gulubala Rahman Gurbanov- the founder of maxillofacial and reconstructive surgery in Azerbaijan in 1936 with “Surgical Dentistry in Experimental Conditions”.
Professor Gulu Gurbanov (1896-1976)
G.Gurbanov with collegues during surgery
Prof. Gurbanov, who has been active in the treatment of wounded during World War II, has incorporated his own experience into the world of classical plastic surgery with his book titled «Plastic Surgery Techniques for Reconstruction of facial soft tissues after gunshot injuries”.
The first Surgical Stomatology Department in Azerbaijan was established in 1956 at the Medical University (headed by prof. G.Gurbanov).
The clinical base of the Department was maintained by the Trauma & Orthopedic Science Research Institution with only 20-bed ward.
In 1961, the first specialized 60-bed ward within Department of Maxillofacial Surgery was established at the Baku State Hospital.
All of the department leaders: associate professor Bakhish Huseynov (1974-1980), professor Teymur Babayev (1987-2007), professor Chingiz Rahimov (2007 to present) were active in developing the therapeutic plan, supervised the various scientific research and were encouraging young scientists to conduct research by granting scientific titles.
In 1974 second 20-bed specialized OMFS department was established at the Republic Clinical Hospital in Baku. Which was later used as a training center for research-development courses for postgraduates (lead by prof. Ogtay Sayidbayov).
In 1977 the OMFS department in Baku State Hospital provided a ward for pediatric patients and found the Pediatric OMFS.
In 1978 the 1-year dental-surgery internship position was created for undergraduates of Medical University.
Since 2006, the Department of Surgical Dentistry at the Medical University has been renamed as the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Since 2008, maxillofacial surgery has been included in the list of specialties of the Ministry of Health as an independent field. Since 2010, graduates of the dental faculty were obligated to undergo the 5-year residency education program in order to gain the degree of Maxillofacial Surgeon.
The certification procedures by the Ministry of Health are required for the specialists who were trained abroad.
Azerbaijani Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
In 2017, a group of leading oral and maxillofacial surgeons come together and put forward the initiative of establishing a single society of the specialty- Azerbaijan Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AzOMFS). The chairman of the society, professor Chingiz Rahimov, head of the oral and maxillofacial surgery department of Azerbaijan Medical University, is elected.
Govermental registration certificate of AzOMFS.
Currently, the number of active members of AzOMFS is reaching 300, of which 6 are Doctor of Science and more than 30 members are holding PhD degree, 60 active maxillofacial surgeons. AzOMFS members are distributed as honorary, active, associate members, as well as residents and students. At the same time, AzOMFS members are also members of various international and European societies, such as IAOMS, EACMFS, AO CMF etc.
PROJECTS
Since its establishment, AzOMFS has chosen to work with its international partners to integrate into the international community.
As a confirmation of this, more than 30 well-known foreign surgeons and EACMF representatives from all around the world were invited to the AzOMFS Presentation Ceremony (June 29-30, 2018, Baku) and with their participation the Scientific Forum «Challenges in modern Oral and Maxillofacial surgery” was held on. AzOMFS conducts scientific and practical courses on current problems of oral and maxillofacial surgery in every two months.
The most spectacular of these was the Society’s 1st International Scientific Congress March 14-16, 2019, under the motto ‘’Building a Better Future’’.
The Congress was held at the Convention Center Baku in the most magnificent congress arena of the country. Famous specialists from different countries like USA, Turkey, Russia, Italy, India, Germany, England, Scotland, Netherlands, Iran, Ukraine, Thailand, Jordan, Georgia and also official representatives from International and European Associations of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons have been invited.
AzOMFS takes an active role at various national congresses, and our team members active participate at regional congresses and conferences.
29 June 2018 - Scientific Medical Forum: on AzOMFS presentation: challenges in modern Oral and maxillofacial surgery. Invited speakers: Prof.Dr.(Habil) Edgar Biemer (Germany), Prof.Dr.İbrahim Yıldırım (Turkey), Prof.Dr. Ogtay Seidbeyov (Azerbaijan), Prof.Dr. Satheesh Prabhu (England), Dr.Aakshay Gulati (England), Prof.Dr. S.M.Balaji (India), Assoc Prof. Dr. Hamidreza Fathi (Iran), Prof.Dr.Pietro Bormioli (Italy), Prof.Dr.Aleksandr Nerobeyev (Russia), Prof.Dr.Vladislav Malanchuk (Ukraine), Prof.Dr.Mustafa Sancar Atac (Turkey), Prof.Dr.Chingiz Rahimov (Azerbaijan), Prof. Dr.Andy Boiangiu (Israel).
• 30 June 2018 - Grand Presentation Azerbaijan Society of Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons
• 14-16 September 2018 – Minimal Invasive Sinus Lift Procedure: hands-on and live surgery course. Invited speaker: Prof.Dr.Chingiz Rahimov (Azerbaijan), Prof. Dr.Andy Boiangiu (Israel).
• 29-30 October 2018 - Creating Predictable Outcomes: A New Generation of Tools: hands-on and live surgery course. Invited speaker: Prof.Dr.Chingiz Rahimov (Azerbaijan), Prof. Dr.Michael Klien (USA, NY)
• 18-19 January 2019 – Immediate loading by implementation of All in 4™ concept. Invited speakers: Prof.Dr.Chingiz Rahimov (Azerbaijan), Prof. Dr. Oguz Ozan (Turkey), Prof. Dr. Doruk Kocyugit (Turkey), Dr. Dolga Pekperdahci (Turkey).
14-16 Mach 2019 - 1st International Congress of Azerbaijan Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Invited speakers: Prof. Dr.(Habil) Edgar Biemer (Germany), Prof. Rui Fernandes (USA), Prof. Ashraf Ayoub (Great Britain), Prof. Manlio Galie (Italy), Prof. Nicolai Adolphs (Germany), prof. Piranit nik kantaputra (Thailand), Prof. Aakshay Gulati (Great Britain), prof. Nerobeyev Alexandr (Russia), Prof. Mustafa Sancar Ataç (Turkey), prof. Hakan Tuz (Turkey), Sajjad Walji (Holland), Prof. Pietro Bormioli (Italy), prof. Irvail Saatesh Prabhu (Great Britain), Prof. Sergey Ivanov (Russia), Prof. Ufuk Emekli (Turkey), Prof. Ali Mudunov (Russia) and others.
• 12-14 October 2023, 2nd International Congress of Azerbaijan society of Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons with international exhibition. More than 700 participants form 30 countries. Invited speakers: Prof. Jatin P. Shah (USA), Prof. Manlio Galie (Italy), Prof.Julio Acero (Spain), Prof. Gunaseelan Rajan (India), Dr. Alejandro Martínez (Mexico), Prof. Klaus-Dieterich Wolff (Germany), Prof. Jean-Paul Meningaud (France), Prof. Nicholas Kalavrezos (UK), Prof. Emeka Nkenke (Austria), Prof. Robert Ord (USA), Prof. Edgar Biemer (Germany), Prof. Mustafa Sancar Ataç (Turkiye), Prof. Jürgen Hoffmann (Germany), Prof. Francesco Saverio De Ponte (Italy), Prof. Peter Sieg (Germany), Prof. Ibrahim Yildirim (Turkiye), Prof. S.M.Balaji (India), Prof. Mohammad Sartawi (Jourdan/UK), Prof. Hakan Tuz (Turkiye), Prof. Javier Gonzalez Lagunas (Spain), Dr. Satheesh Irvail Prabhu (UK), Prof. Christos Perisanidis (Greece), Prof. Vitomir Konstantinovic (Serbia), Prof. Reha Kişnişçi (Turkiye), Prof. Othman Altuwairgi (Saudi Arabia), Prof. Piranit Nik Kantaputra (Tahiland), Prof. Riaz Warraich (Pakistan), Prof. Rolf Ewers (Austria), Dr. Zygmunt Stopa (Poland), Prof. Abdyrakhman Eshiev (Kyrgyzstan), Prof. Kahasanov Adham (Uzbekistan), Prof. Sajjad Walji (Netherlands), Dr. Francesco Lemma (Italy).
“Dear Prof. Dr. Chingiz Rahimov,
Dear Friend,
Thank you for the help you sent. It is a very valuable and empowering resource for us to learn that you, our brothers and sisters, share our sorrow and pain during these difficult times. Thank you for your sensitive thoughts and support.”
President, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Society
Hakan H. Tüz, DDS, PhD,Prof., Dep. OMFS, Hacettepe University
Previously in 2019, Baku became a host of 1st Azerbaijan Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons International Scientific Congress (AzOMFS). The congress was attended by prominent speakers from Italy, Great Britain, Belgium, Russia, Germany, USA, Italy, Pakistan, Turkey, India, Thailand and other countries. Those are some of the feedbacks we did receive.
PROF. RUI FERNANDES (USA)
University of Florida
Dear Professor, Rahimov,
I am back to the states and back at work. I want to again thank you for having me as a part of the fantastic first congress. I enjoyed meeting new friends and seeing old ones. I look forward to continuing to collaborate with my colleagues from Azerbaijan.
All the best.
Rui Fernandes
Professor of Surgery at the University of Florida Jacksonville Chief of Head and Neck Surgery, Director of the Head and Neck/Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery fellowship, Director of the Center for Reconstructive Surgery, Co-Director of the Skull Base Surgery Program and Associate Chairman of the Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
PROF. NICOLAI ADOLPHS
Charite (Berlin) – Medical University
Dear Professor Rahimov,
Thank you again for your invitation and the possibility to take part at the 1st AzOMFS. It was a unique experience for me to come to Baku. I am convinced that this congress was a huge success and will be connected to your person. You created an exceptional spirit of hospitality and welcome culture combined with a high scientific level which is the best recommendation for our specialty. I hope that we can keep in touch and please let me know if I can support you in which way ever. It was as well a great experience to meet Prof. Biemer who was head of the department in Munich when I did my medical school there in the 1990s. He is a true legend. Best regards from Austria (few days of skiing)
Sincerely Yours
Nicolai Adolphs PD Dr. med. Dr. med. dent. Nicolai Adolphs Klinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und esichtschirurgie
PROF. MANLIO GALIE
University of Ferrara
Dear Prof. Rahimov,
May I congratulate with you as you put together a very attractive and modern event in an impressive venue and fantastic city. It has been a truly amazing experience from the scientific and social point of view. Thank you again for the friendship and wish you and your family a bright future. We keep in touch.
Best wishes Manlio
Dr. Manlio Galiè is clinical Professor at the St. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara, Department of Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery – Center for Orbital Pathology & Surgery
PROF. ASHRAF AYOUB
University of Glasgow
Dear Prof. Rahimov,
The conference was very successful, I learned a lot by attending the presentations and interacting with the local clinicians and researchers. Nothing would be more exciting that releasing the Journal of AzOMFS in 2020. You are actually ready to produce the first volume of the journal if you asked each of the invited speakers to provide you with a manuscript based on their presentation. I will be, of course, happy to do the same. The journal will be the flagship of the association and the perfect scientific forum for communication among clinicians and researchers in Azerbaijan and the surrounding countries. Likewise, I look forward to our collaboration in the very near future. Please convey my appreciate to your team who spared no efforts to welcome us and ensured our pleasant stay in Baku.
Best wishes.
Prof. Ashraf F Ayoub, PhD, MDS, FDS RCS(Ed) FDS RCPS (Glasgo) Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, The University of Glasgow, UK Hon. Consultant, Glasgow Dental Hospital & The Queen Elizabeth, University Hospital (QEUH), Director of the postgraduate programme in OMFS
SAJJAD WALJI
Dear Professor Rahimov,
It was a great honour to visit Azerbaijan and be part of the of the first International Scientific Congress of the Azerbaijan Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. It was a memorable event that I will cherish. You and all the team welcomed me whole heartedly and very hospitable. If there is anything that I can do from my part to help the specialty in Azerbaijan, then please do not hesitate to contact me. I am just a phone call away. I am so happy to hear that you are stimulating young professionals for the European Board Exams which will be held in Paris in 2020. As one of the examiners of the board I am willing to help as much as I can. If you ever come to the Netherlands, It would be my great honour to have you as our guest. I look forward to see you very soon but in the mean time I would like to express my warmest regards to my Azerbaijan colleagues and hope to see them soon.
Yours sincerely,
Mr. Sajjad Walji M.D.D.M.D. M Sc. FEBOMFS
Senior Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon/Head & Neck Surgery. Jeroen Bosch Hospital The Netherlands
PROF. ALI MUDUNOV
The first international scientific congress of the Azerbaijan society of the Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons was held on March 14-16th in Baku. This congress was a platform to exchange of experience and opinions of leading experts in the sphere of maxillofacial, aesthetic, oral surgeons and oncologists from Azerbaijan, Italy, Great Britain, Russia, Germany, USA and other countries. Considering variety of diseases in maxillofacial area, presence of functional and vital anatomic structures as well as aesthetic constitute, oral and maxillofacial surgeons must possess deep knowledge and skills of a broad range. Furthermore, dynamically developing aesthetic and organ-preserving medicine, medical equipment, composite materials require continuous actualization of knowledges. That is why first international scientific congress of the Azerbaijan society of the Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons had a great significance. It should be noted, that the conference was conducted at high organizational and scientific level with discussion of urgent questions and conduction of master classes, devoted to innovative techniques, including pyezosurgery and computer modeling, Conferences of such level have undeniable scientific and practical significance. I appreciate provided opportunity to participate in the congress as an expert and speaker. I wish further dynamic development and success for the Azerbaijan society of the Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons!
Ali Mudunov, MD, PhD
Chairman of Russian Society for Head and Neck Tumors Head of department of Upper aerodigestive tumors, National Medical Research Center of Oncology after N.N. Blokhin
On 12-14 October 2023, AzOMFS conducted 2nd International Congress of Azerbaijan society of Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons with international exhibition. There were more than 700 participants form 30 countries such as Italy, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Belgium, Spain, Russia, Germany, USA, Italy, Pakistan, Turkey, India, Thailand and other countries. Those are some of the feedbacks we did receive.
This event brought together experts and professionals in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery from around the world, creating an atmosphere of learning, collaboration and innovation.
During the congress, the scientific forum was broadcast live on the Republican Medical Television Channel to facilitate real-time participation for a wider range of specialists. The leaders of the European, International and Asian Society, together with the Azerbaijan Society on central television, commented and assessed the ongoing event, provided valuable information on current trends and future directions in the field of maxillofacial surgery, which further strengthened the influence and coverage of the congress.
Prof. Edgar Biemer (Germany)
Past President of German Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
“Congratulation again for the very successful meeting. Everybody I spoke with was pleased. Especially the scientific program and Gala dinner was outstanding. I was happy, to see Your success!”
Prof. Ibrahim Yildirim (Turkiye)
Past President - Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
“In fact, all Azerbaijani physicians should come to these international congresses organized by you. It was a congress with a high level of both quality and knowledge.”
Prof. Mohammad Sartawi (Jourdan/UK)
Jordan British Specialty Center for Maxillofacial Surgery & Oral Implant Centre
“It was rather my pleasure and privilege to take a principle role as a keynote speaker and chairperson in this deservedly a very distinguished congress which I agree with you certainly achieved the “Expand the boundaries of cooperation” goal. I shall be more than happy to support you in any future theoretical educational events or any surgical workshops.”
Dr. Satheesh Irvail Prabhu (UK)
Oxford University
“Congratulations on very successful congress. Thank you for promoting the specialty within and beyond Azerbaijan. Wishing you more success and thank you again for your impeccable hospitality.”
Prof. Christos Perisanidis (Greece)
University of Athens
“I am grateful for the warm welcome and hospitality during my visit to Baku. It was indeed an honor and a pleasure to be a part of such a special event. I’m looking forward to future plans and the possibility of returning to Baku”.
Prof. Vitomir Konstantinovic (Serbia)
University of Belgrade
“It was a real pleasure for me to be part of an outstanding and comprehensive scientific program at an extremely high level. The Congress Center is fascinating and grandiose, and it was truly exceptional and memorable. In addition to the official, scientific part, I was pleasantly surprised by the sincere hospitality of people in Baku. I also hope that we will continue to expand our friendship.”
Dr. Francesco Lemma (Italy)
Ospedale dell’Angelo Venice-Mestre
“Thank you for allowing me to participate in such an exciting event as the 2nd International Congress of Azerbaijani AzOMFS. It was not only a scientifically very valuable experience full of interesting insights, but also extremely educational in the cultural sphere. This is the thing for which I would like to thank you most. Without these few days I could never have fully experienced the beauty and culture of Baku and the Azerbaijani people. Thank you again and I will always be available for future collaborations.”
Prof. Manlio Galie (Italy)
St. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara
“I want to congratulate you as you put together an amazing event, modern and attractive. The Baku meeting provided a solid platform to strengthen relationships and reinforce our global community. I should mention also the organizing committee and the volunteers who made efforts in making our stay in the congress more comfortable.”
Dr. Zygmunt Stopa (Poland)
University of Warsaw in Poland
“It was a great pleasure and honour for me to take part in the congress in Baku. Both Scientifically and socially, this event was outstanding. Thank you very much for the invitation and hospitality.”
Prof. Peter Sieg (Germany)
University of Luebeck
“Thank you again for your invitation to come to Baku. My wife and I, we really enjoyed your city, the friendly and hospitably people in Baku and of course the impressive modern architecture of your city. Chapeau for your congress! So many interesting presentations especially from your invited guests from all over the world, so well organised in your impressive Congress Hall and the warm atmosphere within the social events many thanks for these beautiful days in Baku!”
Prof. Klaus-Dieterich Wolff (Germany)
Technical University of Munich
“I like to thank you again for your hospitality and for this wonderful congress. You have organized everything perfectly at the level of World standards, we all have enjoyed the events and the locations you have chosen. I wish you and your country all the best in future.”
Prof. Abdyrakhman Eshiev (Kyrgyzstan)
Osh Interregional Joint Clinical Hospital
“I am grateful to you for organizing a brilliant conference and the opportunity to take part in it. The conference was held at the highest level, my colleagues and I received valuable knowledge and a lot of impressions. I would like to note the excellent organization of the conference. The reports were interesting and covered current problems of our specialty, a positive and intelligent intellectual environment. I also want to note the hospitality of the Azerbaijani people, which knows no boundaries.”
Prof. Francesco Saverio De Ponte (Italy)
University of Messina
“I thank you again for your kind and appreciate hospitality and of course for your invitation. I agree with you about the targets of the meeting that are completely obtained, plenty young participation and contributions of a good number of countries. Your initiative express your will to expand the boundaries of your beautiful country.”
Prof. Javier Gonzalez Lagunas (Spain)
Hospital Quironsalud Barcelona
“Congratulations for organizing a successful congress which was reached it’s targets. This congress was beyond the limits. My gratitudes to you for your hospitality and wonderful city”.
Prof. Gunaseelan Rajan (India)
President of Asian AOMS
“My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed Azerbaijan and Baku in particular. The conference I think was a big success with you really expanding the boundaries of co-operation. I am sure the Asian and Indian Associations will be happy to carry forth the co-operation. It was also nice to catch up with many friends during the conference. The social events, especially the Gala Dinner was spectacular.”
Prof. Jatin P. Shah (USA)
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
“Thanks, thanks and thanks again for everything you did for us at this congress duration, great meetings and participants. We returned home with very good memories of our visit to Azerbaijan.”
Prof. Mustafa Sancar Ataç (Turkiye)
Gazi University, Ankara
“On behalf of myself and the Turkish Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery it was an honour and great pleasure to take part during the 2nd International Congress of Azerbaijani Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. We would like to congratulate you and your team and the department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and also your family, everyone who has been involved within this fantastic event. We are proud to stand next to you for any moment of the organization. Thank you for giving opportunity to TAOMS to be part of your perfect congress. Personally, words are inadequate to express my feelings about what we have achieved and proved together to the world of oral and maxillofacial surgery. When I turned back to town, I could not sleep for a couple of nights due to happiness and satisfaction. I totally agree that the event reached its goal and left a good impression in both minds and hearts. This was the very first beginning for the future successful event which is going to be held together in the beautiful city of Baku and my lovely Azerbaijan.”
Prof. Hakan Tuz (Turkiye)
Hacettepe University
“It was truly an honor and privilege to be a part of this excellent meeting. Your efforts in delivering the message about their importance of education and our shared passion for OMFS were impressive. I had a wonderful time, and it was a pleasure to meet colleagues and friends during my stay. The hospitality of you and your team was exceptional and always makes me feel at home among brothers and sisters. The Congress was an outstanding event, with a meticulously designed scientific program and social events. Other than the fascinating Congress Venue, the fantastic ceremony at the Heydar Aliyev Center and Gala Dinner was a major highlight for everyone. I’m eagerly looking forward to future collaborations. Once again, thank you for everything!”.
Prof. Jean-Paul Meningaud (France)
Henri Mondor University Hospital, Paris
“Your congress was perfect in all aspects. We felt completely at ease. I enjoyed a lot the congress scientifically but also in social aspect. Today, during all my surgeries, I have been commenting how great was your congress. I think you deserve to preside a future European congress”.
Prof. Robert Ord (USA)
Faculty Development at UMSOD in Maryland
“Thank you so much for inviting me to participate in your wonderful meeting in Baku. Sue (my wife) and I had a great time. The lectures were first class and I learned a lot of new information.”
Prof. S.M.Balaji (India)
Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital
“I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Prof. Chingiz Rahimov, the President of the conference, for extending this invitation to me. His excellent organization skills were evident in the timely start and smooth progress of the meeting. The hospitality extended to all the attendees was commendable, and the arrangements for our stay were top-notch. The conference program was meticulously planned and executed. The sessions were correctly segregated and sequentially arranged, which facilitated a seamless flow of knowledge and ideas. The social events organized alongside the conference provided a wonderful platform for networking. These gatherings fostered a sense of camaraderie among the attendees and opened avenues for future collaborations. The conference venue is Baku Convention Centre, an ultra-modern platform with rational structure and the modern typology of the convention centre with the modern architecture.”
Prof. Reha Kişnişçi (Turkiye)
Lokman Hekim University
“It was indeed a great pleasure to attend your meeting which was very well organized and executed. I am glad that I made it this time and hope to continue being in close collaboration with you and visit back to beautiful Baku”.
Prof. Jürgen Hoffmann (Germany)
Heidelberg University Hospital
“The meeting was extraordinary wonderful and Baku was very interesting dear Prof. Rahimov. Many thanks for this honorable invitation”.
Prof. Nicholas Kalavrezos (UK)
Head and Neck Centre at University College London Hospital
“My congratulations to you for very successful 2nd International congress of AzOMFS. I was just like to directly thank you again for all your help and looking forward for our future cooperation in EACMFS, and more personally your contribution to the forthcoming -after Rome- 28th EACMFS conference in Athens.”
Prof. Julio Acero (Spain)
Ramon y Cajal and the Puerta de Hierro University Hospitals in Madrid
“It was my pleasure and my honor to attend the unforgettable and memorable congress in Baku, finally it was possible.”