Welcome to the Australasian Society for Tethered Oral Tissues (ASTOT)
Company Name: Australasian Society for Tongue & Lip Tie (ASTLiT) Ltd.
Latest News
2026 ASTOT Symposium - Registration OPEN!!!
Join Us for ASTOT 2026 in Beautiful Bali!
It is with great pleasure that I invite you to join us in beautiful Bali for the 2026 Australasian Society of Tethered Oral Tissue (ASTOT) Symposium on Tongue-tie, Breastfeeding, and Interdisciplinary Care. Held at the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th August 2026, this event promises to be a vibrant gathering of clinicians, researchers, and thought leaders from across the globe. Our theme—Islands, Culture and Care—celebrates the richness of place, the diversity of practice, and the shared commitment to improving outcomes for infants and families. Whether you work in dentistry, speech pathology, lactation, osteopathy, medicine, midwifery, nursing, mental health, allied health, or another health profession, this conference offers a unique opportunity for professionals around Australasia to connect, reflect, and innovate together. Set against the backdrop of Bali’s warmth and natural beauty, the program will explore emerging evidence, clinical insights, and collaborative approaches to care. While final topics and speakers are still being confirmed, we invite you to register early and be part of a truly interdisciplinary and international experience. We look forward to welcoming you to Bali, Dr Sharon Smart,Chair - Australasian Society of Tethered Oral Tissue (ASTOT)
Key Dates
October 2025
2026 Conference Registration open
Register early to receive a discounted Early-bird price.October 2025
Call for Abstracts open
February 6, 2026
Call for abstracts closes
March 9, 2026
Notification to successful abstract submissions
March 27, 2026
Early-bird registration ends
Normal registration is available after this date.April 2026
Deadline for abstract presenters to register
August 28, 2026
Conference Day 1
Welcome to ASTOT 2026!
Webinar Series 2026
ASTOT Webinars are back in 2026 with a fantastic lineup of topics and speakers.
Future Webinars
February 2026
April 2026
Dr Philip Hand - Wednesday 25th February - 7pm AEDT
Dr Philip Hand will be presenting a Webinar on: “A Holistic Treatment Approach to Tethered Oral Tissues in Infants”
A discussion of his treatment approach to Tethered Oral Tissues in infants, working collaboratively with the breadth of treating practitioners including midwives, lactation consultants, Bodyworkers, ENTs and Occupation Therapists amongst others to achieve the best possible results possible.
This Webinar is free for current ASTOT Members with a fee of $40 for non-members.
A discussion of his treatment approach to Tethered Oral Tissues in infants, working collaboratively with the breadth of treating practitioners including midwives, lactation consultants, Bodyworkers, ENTs and Occupation Therapists amongst others to achieve the best possible results possible.
This Webinar is free for current ASTOT Members with a fee of $40 for non-members.
ASTOT
Australasian Society for Tethered Oral Tissues (ASTOT) is a not-for-profit organisation integrating multi-disciplinary health professionals and sharing up to date clinical experience, research and resources.
Membership Benefits
Yearly membership benefits:
- discounted registration fees to our events such as: conferences and webinars
- quarterly newsletter
- access to our members-only area which includes previous newsletters and a list of useful resources and latest research
- support for ASTOT’s overall mission and the opportunity to join our Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Two types of membership are available:
- Full Membership Rate - $137.50 plus GST
- Student Membership Rate - $60.50 plus GST
Our Board
Chair: Sharon Smart
Secretary: Kirsty Greenwood
Treasurer: Anna Walton
Conference Coordinator: David Todd
Events & Education: Philip Hand
Board Member: Louise Duursma
Board Member: Marijke Eastaugh
Co-Opted Board Member: David Grayson (NZ)
Co-Opted Board Member: Agustina Santi (Indonesia)
Co-Opted Board Member: Asti Praborini (Indonesia)