A message from the ASP President.

Welcome to the website of the Australian Society of Periodontology.

Periodontology is a field of dentistry that The Society is committed to improving the dental, and specifically periodontal, health of the community by facilitating the dissemination of knowledge, promoting the practice of evidence based contemporary clinical practice and supporting research 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 was scheduled for Melbourne 26-28 March 2020 however as of 16/03/20 with the COVID-19 outbreak we have regretfully cancelled the conference.

Professor Ivan Darby
ASP Federal President 2018-2020
 

ASP Conference 2020 Cancelled 

Monday 16 March 2020 

It is with regret that the organising committee of the Australian Society of Periodontology (ASP) Conference has today announced the cancellation of the ASP Conference based on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. 

The decision has not been made lightly, given the incredible amount of work that has gone into the organisation of what would have been an outstanding Conference. However, we need to act wisely and ensure all attendees as health care professionals remain safe and well.  

I wish to personally acknowledge the enormous work of the very committed team who have been planning for this event. Of course, like me, you will be disappointed not to have the Conference run as planned. Cancellation, given the unusual times we are in, is the right thing to do. 

Prof Ivan Darby
Chair, Organising Committee
Federal President 2018-2020