The Bombay Society of Oral Implantologists (B.S.O.I.) was founded in 1989 by 10 Dentists. As many dentists from outside Bombay were joining as members, the Committee members decided to convert B.S.O.I. to a National Body. Hence, in 1993, the name was changed to "Indian Society of Oral Implantologists (I.S.O.I.)". In 1995, I.S.O.I. obtained affiliation to the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, USA.

The Founder President was Dr. F. D. Mirza while the successive Presidents were Dr. A. P. Chitre, Dr. H. D. Adhiya, Dr. S. S. Khambay, Dr. M. P. Sabuwalla, Dr. Ajit Shetty, Dr.Vivek Shanbhag & Dr. Selwyn Almeida. Currently the Society is headed by President, Dr. Glenn Mascarenhas

The aims and objectives of the Indian Society of Oral Implantologists are to advance the science and art of Oral Implantology in all its phases, to foster research and education, to improve dental health and comfort of the public; to promote a high standard of ethics; to generally do all such acts consistent with promoting the exchange of current and innovative procedures, as well as basic and clinical research in all areas of Oral Implantology; to honour those who have made significant contributions to the science and art of Oral Implantology and to promote and safeguard the interest of the Society.

The Membership of the Society is open to Indian and Overseas Dentists with qualifications from a recognized University, Dental Technicians, Dental Auxiliaries, Dental/Implant manufacturers and dealers, Physicians, Surgeons and Research Personnel. Student Membership is available to Undergraduate and Post-graduate Dental students, Residents, Dental Mechanics and Dental Auxiliary students.

The Society is governed by an Executive Council, which is elected by members every 2 years at the Annual General Meeting. The Executive Council functions strictly according to the powers and restrictions set forth in the Constitution of the Society.

In its 18 years of existence the ISOI has organized 13 National Conferences which have been addressed by a galaxy of speakers from India and Overseas. A series of Implant Education Programmes both didactic and hands on have enabled inumerable dentists to train and adopt Implantology in practice. Numerous regional and local scientific meetings and educational programs have been and continue to be conducted to educate the profession as well as public on Oral Implantology. The Society has also drafted the academic curriculum in Oral Implantology for Graduate and Post Graduate students on request by the Dental Council of India.

The ISOI has a peer review and recognition programme of awarding Fellowship and Diplomateship to its active members on scrutiny and review of their work and accomplishments. To date the ISOI has conferred Diplomateship on 10 m embers and Fellowship on 39 members.

From humble beginnings, the ISOI over the years, has grown from strength to strength and is currently the only National body in Oral Implantology in India. Its membership today stands at almost 750 spread over the entire nation.

The ISOI is privileged to be given the honour of hosting the 11th Congress of the ICOI AP Section in Mumbai - the first of such an event in India, along with the 14th National Conference of the ISOI