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Company Name: Australasian Society for Tongue & Lip Tie (ASTLiT) Ltd.
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2026 ASTOT Symposium - Registration OPEN!!!
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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
April 30, 2026
Deadline for abstract presenters to register
Unregistered presenters may be removed from ProgramApril 30, 2026
Early-bird registration ends
Normal registration is available after this date.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
Monica Hogan - Wednesday 6th May - 7pm AEDT
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- Monica Hogan will be presenting a Webinar on: “Beyond the Frenotomy – Supporting the Breastfeeding Dyad”
- Breastfeeding challenges linked to tongue tie require ongoing support from health professionals, extending beyond the initial diagnosis. The focus includes oral function, maternal experience, and feeding outcomes over time, with practical strategies for collaborative care, post-frenotomy follow-up, and empowering families. Designed for lactation consultants, midwives, GPs, and allied health professionals aiming to foster long-term breastfeeding success.
- Objectives for this talk are:
- Describe the impact of tongue tie on breastfeeding
- Apply evidence informed approaches to support families
- Strengthen collaborative multidisciplinary care pathways
- Empower families through shared decision-making and follow-up frameworks for sustainable breastfeeding success