Welcome to the 18th Annual National Conference of the  Indian Association of Forensic Odontology organized by the Department of Forensic Medicine, GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai. In collaboration with the Department of Oral Pathology, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, on 25th and 26th September 2021. The outbreak of COVID-19 has disrupted the lives, livelihoods, and communities in the past year. To curb its effects, countries worldwide have been forced to adopt social distancing norms and travel restrictions. While most people did not contract the infection, all our lives were dramatically disrupted as the lockdown locked away our regular contacts and activities. In this extreme situation, for the well-being and safety of everyone involved, the IAFO Office has taken the conscientious decision to hold a Virtual Conference this year. It is our honour to host the 18th Annual National Conference of the Indian Association of Forensic Odontology, and we are excited to bring to you a host of experts from around the world, keynote lectures, scientific extravaganza, a unique online platform for scientific deliberations, and time for networking with old and new colleagues.