​The Indian Academy of Oral Medicine & Radiology (IAOMR) is the only national body representing dental surgeons specialized in the field of Oral Medicine & Radiology in India. It is recognized by the Dental Council of India as a national association of specialists of Oral Medicine and Radiology. At present the Academy has over 2000 active members from all over India and abroad. The Academy was formed in 1985 with its registered office at Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. It is the organisation in the entire world with the highest number of Oral Medicine / Oral Radiology specialists registered under one association. Major objectives of the Academy include: Endeavor to develop higher standard in teaching and practice of Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Maxillofacial Radiology and Imaging Sciences; Promote continuing education, research and community Service to rural and urban population with grants, sponsorships and funds of the Academy; Establish scholarships, prizes and awards for meritorious members like fellowship, lifetime achievement award and young scholar award; Hold conferences, seminars, symposia, workshops, study circles, meetings, etc., to exchange recent trends and receive advanced information on progress or achievements in the field from Academy members and to disseminate such knowledge to undergraduate students, postgraduate students of the specialty, and other professionals; Publish periodicals, journals, books, etc., and to encourage the Academy members to publish articles in papers and propagate knowledge of Oral health care through different media; Revise the syllabus, curriculum, and examination patterns for undergraduate and postgraduate courses as and when the need arises and recommend to the competent authorities to implement the same; and maintain contact with national and international Organizations having similar objectives. For more information on the Academy please visit: http://www.iaomr.org/