Mission and Vision

Dental professionals caring for children's oral health

The Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry

The ANZSPD is committed to the study and advancement of paediatric dentistry, and the promotion of education in the field of paediatric dentistry. Membership is open to all ethical dentists who share an interest in advancing the objectives of the Society. For further information on membership, click on the Contact Us option and choose the link for the Secretary of your local Branch. 

Paediatric dentistry is defined as that area of dentistry concerned with comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care of children from birth through adolescence. Generally, it is understood that the definition also includes the oral health care of patients with special needs beyond the age of adolescence. The Society is committed to the study and advancement of paediatric dentistry, and the promotion of education in the field of paediatric dentistry.

The Newsletter of the Society is Synopses. Articles can be published by contacting the Editor Synopses

The Society is proud to be associated with its major sponsor, Colgate Oral Care.