The British & Irish Society for Oral Medicine is the UK's recognised authority for clinical care, research and education in oral medicine.
The BISOM provides information on ways in which healthcare professionals can work together to provide improved clinical care and patient outcomes. Click on the links to find out more about becoming a member of the BISOM, the options for further education and opportunities to contribute to research in a range of areas related to oral medicine.
Patients can find guidance about your care and the potential treatment options which may alleviate your pain or resolve your symptoms. You'll find advice about the steps to take if you are concerned about your health, facts about specific conditions and information about your nearest oral medicine clinic. Please note that you cannot refer yourself for treatment, please visit your dentist and doctor first if you are in pain.
BISOM Scientific Meeting 2025
The next Annual Scientific Meeting will be held on 10th-11th April 2025 in Birmingham.
This year's theme is Integrated Care.
Registration is open.
Patient awareness workshop: Oral health & IBD
Patients, caregivers, researchers and healthcare professionals are invited to a hybrid workshop on ‘Understanding the link between oral health and inflammatory bowel disease’. Date: March 3rd 2025 Time: 5:30pm Location: University College London and Online Speakers include: Dr Tahyane Teshima, NIHR Clinical Training Fellow, UCL Eastman Dental Institute Prof Andrew Smith, Senior Lecturer in Innate…
Read MoreJob advertisement: Specialty Dentist – Birmingham
Applications are open for a fixed-term, part-time Specialty Dentist post in Oral Medicine at Birmingham Dental Hospital. Closing date: 20th Jan 2025 See here for more information.
Read MoreCongratulations Dr Pepe Shirlaw!
Happy New Year! On behalf of BISOM, we would like to congratulate Dr Pepe Shirlaw on being recognised in the New Year Honours list with the award of MBE. This is a fantastic accolade for Pepe, who was of course a past President of BISOM, and is so very well deserved. Dr John Steele President…
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