The ASSCID logo is a stylised waratah - a native Australian flower - with the three central stamens representing the patient, carer and dentist, working as a team to achieve the best possible outcome for the patient.

The Australian Society of Special Care in Dentistry

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The aims of ASSCID are:

• To take an active role in educating the dental profession and other health care workers in the oral health needs of people with special needs.
• To be a resource centre for oral health professionals seeking information in the management of patients with special needs
• To lobby for oral health services for people with special needs
• To support oral health promotion that targets people with special needs.
• To be a fraternity of oral health professionals interested in the care of people with disabilities.

The Australian Society of Special Care in Dentistry is in was established in August 1997. The association has 65 members representing every state and territory in the country.

Executive Committee Members:

President	Dr Leda Mugayar
Vice-President	Dr Emma Jay
Secretary	Dr Sherene Alexander
Treasurer	Dr Bettine Webb
Ordinary Members	Dr Peter King
	Dr Michele Tjeuw
	Dr Kerrie Punshon

Contact details: emma_jay@wsahs.nsw.gov.au
                        Ph 61 2 98457423

ASSCID membership entitles you to membership of the International Association of Disability and Oral Health www.iadh.org.