ABOUT US
The society was formed in 2014 to create a true multidisciplinary professional society to support a better understanding and management of tongue and lip ties. The Australasian Society for Tongue and Lip Ties (ASTLiT) was registered in February 2014. The establishment of the society was supported by a steering committee with representation from medicine, dentistry, surgical, speech pathology, orofacial myology, occupational therapy, chiropractic, midwifery, lactation, ultrasonography and dietetics.The society grew in-depth and experience with the inaugural Cutting Edge Symposium 2014 and the formation of the first ASTLiT governing committee.The committee has seen several changes of directors, and our new committee was formed at the latter end of 2021. After feedback and surveying our membership, a new name for the society was proposed, 'Australasian Society for Tethered Oral Tissues (ASTOT)', and was adopted in 2023.Our work continues with our successful symposium in Canberra 2022 and our upcoming symposium, Gold Coast 16-17 March 2024...
OUR MISSION
Australasian Society for Tethered Oral Tissues (ASTOT) is a dynamic group of multidisciplinary health care professionals supporting optimal outcomes in families and individuals affected by oral frenula through integrating and sharing of up to date research, resources and clinical experiences, Our primary aim is to increase awareness of tongue and lip ties, by providing information regarding effective diagnosis & treatment from birth to adulthood. ASTOT offers the opportunity to share information through evidence-based research and proven clinical experience to health professionals who seek to understand the nuances of tongue and lip ties.We advocate for both safe and effective treatment for those who are affected.
AIMS
The primary aim of ASTOT is to increase awareness of tongue and lip ties, by facilitating the sharing of knowledge for effective diagnosis & treatment from infancy to adulthood amung health care professionals.ASTOT offers the opportunity to share information through evidence - based research and proven clinical experience to health professionals who seek to understand the nuances of tongue and lip ties. We advocate for both safe and effective treatment for those who are affected by tongue and lip ties.As an association we aim to provide resources and educational opportunities for the health care professionals who treat and rehabilitate individuals with tongue and lip ties, as well as those who support and refer affected individuals.We aim to increase the awareness of the broader wellbeing (or health) implications of this condition.
OUR BOARD
David Todd
Chair
Kirsty Greenwood
Secretary
Sharon Smart
Treasurer
Philip Hand
Events & Education
Louise Duursma
