Founded in 1961, ASP is a non-profit professional organization concerned with the scientific advancement of and the clinical knowledge in Periodontology.
Its members consist of general dentists, specialist periodontists and dental hygienists, as well as enrolled students in all these professional groups. It has State Branches in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania.
The Branch Societies hold regular scientific meetings among its members and guests.
The Federal Society holds a biennial scientific conference with the venue rotated among the capital cities of Australia.
It publishes a scientific journal twice a year and pledges support for scientific research through the Australian Periodontology Research Foundation (APRF), and an undergraduate research scholarship scheme.
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ASP Federal President Welcome
A message from the ASP President. Welcome to the website of the Australian Society of [...]
A message from the ASP President.
Welcome to the website of the Australian Society of Periodontology.
The Society in collaboration with its members is actively involved in advancing periodontal awareness in the community by facilitating the dissemination of knowledge, promoting the practice of evidence based contemporary clinical practice, and supporting research to achieve excellence in the field of Periodontology.
The society’s membership consists of a diverse group of professionals, including dentists, dental specialists, dental hygienists and oral health therapists. If you would like to join the society, please contact your state branch for further details.
The federal body runs a major conference every two years. The next conference is scheduled for 19-21 September 2024 to be held jointly with Australasian Osseointegration Society and the Australian Prosthodontic Society in Gold Coast. Further details coming soon.
A/Prof Ryan Lee
ASP Federal President 2022-2024
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Officials
| Name | Position | State |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sal Sashidi | NSW Federal Representative | NSW |
| A/Prof Mehdi Valizadeh | President | WA |
| Dr. Ryan Lee | QLD Federal Representative | QLD |
| Dr. Ehsan Mellati | Secretary/Treasurer | NSW |
| Dr. Sarah Chin | VIC Federal Representative | VIC |
| Dr. Fritz Heitz | WA Federal Representative | WA |
