A history of the British Society for Oral Medicine (BSOM), which celebrated its 30th anniversary in February this year, has been published.

The British Society for Oral Medicine: a brief history by Professor Anne Field, Dr Alan Mighell and Dr John Steele is available on the BSOM website at http://www.bsom.org.uk/History_of_BSOM_1981-2011.pdf. It outlines the evolution of oral medicine in the UK from its origins in oral pathology to its recognition as a dental specialty by the General Dental Council, with tribute paid to the founders of BSOM.