About The Society
The Australian Society of Implant Dentistry was formed in NSW (1969) due to the developing interest in dental implantology overseas. Various procedures were being used to firmly anchor the replacement for missing teeth directly into bone for stability and retention. These implant supported prosthesis closely replicated the natural dentition and presented a greatly improved solution to lost tooth replacement.
Since that time, over thirty years ago, the Australian Society of Implant Dentistry has remained in the forefront of implant development, and has grown to an active viable society represented in different states of Australia and overseas. ASID actively promotes the advances and development in implant dentistry through seminars and lectures involving leading overseas lecturers. Post-graduate accreditation courses with examination - levels I. II and III - are available for continuing education and the establishment of competence in implant procedures.
The ASID is affiliated with the Australian Dental Association Incorporated, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Requirements
What Do We Do?
- Hold regular dinner meetings, at least four per year
- Hold lectures on implant related subjects at these meetings
- Inform members of ALL proven implant systems as are practised
- Hold regular structured accreditation courses with examinations on the theory and practical aspects of Implantology, in order to teach members, registered dentists and technicians
- Update the members and the procession with new techniques and materials as they become available
- Sponsor the final-year student essay competition
- Invite lectures from associated medical fields
- Liaise with other societies and the ADA
- Lobby government bodies, when necessary, to achieve the best for our members and their patients
Society Members Receive
- Regular newsletters
- Membership of the ICOI available at special rates
- Receive the Journal of Implant Dentistry (four per year) if the ICOI membership package is received
- Use of the Implant Information Service for treatment planning
- The opportunity for in-surgery observation and training
- Availability of videos on the latest implant procedures (handling fees only)
- An updated library of books, journals and articles on Implantology
- Special fees for courses and seminars