We are deeply saddened by the passing of Prof. Dr. Sanjiv C. Nair on October 31, 2026.

A distinguished oral and maxillofacial surgeon, dedicated educator, and respected leader, Prof. Dr. Nair made significant contributions to the advancement of oral and maxillofacial surgery in India and around the world.

Throughout his career, he combined exceptional surgical expertise with a strong commitment to education and knowledge sharing. His work spanned facial trauma, reconstructive surgery, temporomandibular joint reconstruction, and vascular tumors. As a professor and mentor, he inspired generations of surgeons and left a lasting impact on the international surgical community.

His commitment to the specialty was also reflected in his leadership of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (IAOMS), where he served as President from 2024 to 2025 and fostered international collaboration and knowledge exchange.

At KLS Martin, we deeply value his contributions to a field at the heart of our work. His dedication to surgical excellence, education, and innovation closely reflects our own commitment to advancing craniomaxillofacial surgery and improving patient care worldwide.

Beyond his professional achievements, Prof. Dr. Nair will be remembered for his generosity, warmth, and dedication to others. His legacy lives on through the surgeons he inspired, the knowledge he shared, and the patients whose lives he helped improve.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire oral and maxillofacial surgery community.

Thank you, Prof. Dr. Nair, for your invaluable contributions to the future of oral and maxillofacial surgery.