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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 |