The Australasian Begg Society of Orthodontists continues the ideals and the progressive thinking of Dr P Raymond Begg AO. Membership is open to orthodontists of all treatment philosophies and techniques. The Society supports the Begg Museum in Adelaide, and co-ordinates a project in Timor Leste to provide orthodontic care for Cleft Lip and Palate patients.
Upcoming Events of Interest
ABSO is joining forces with the Adelaide Orthodontic Alumni Network and hosting a CPD afternoon just prior to the ABSO AGM and Dinner on Thursday 19th November. With support from Adelaide University, ABSO is able to offer registration for this CPD afternoon which will be held on campus. I encourage you to attend what will be an exciting afternoon of clinical case discussions and updates. The lecture timetable will be distributed soon.
The ABSO AGM is scheduled at the conclusion of the CPD afternoon on November 19th, with the dinner to follow. Please see the link below to register for the CPD afternoon.
These events have been arranged on the day immediately preceding the Milton Sims Visiting Professor CPD Day which will be held at the National Wine Centre on Friday 20th November. The link below will also allow you to register for the events on Friday November 20th and you are welcome to attend all 4 events.
“REGISTER HERE”
Dr Helen McLean AM
President ABSO
We look forward to you joining us at the 55th Meeting of the Australasian Begg Society of Orthodontists, to be held at the Ritz Carlton Perth, Western Australia from 2-4 September 2027.
ABSO meetings welcome all clinical philosophies, techniques, and persuasions, with invitations open to registered orthodontists and post-graduate students from around the globe.
Next year, our keynote speaker Dr Simon Littlewood (UK) will join other speakers to form a vibrant scientific program showcasing a wide range of presentations from both academia and clinical practice.
Of course, learning goes hand-in-hand with connection. The social events on the island provided the perfect backdrop for networking, catching up with colleagues, and enjoying some tropical mingling.
We are especially proud to continue supporting post-graduate researchers and future specialists. Their contributions enrich our profession, and with the energy and enthusiasm they bring us inspiring.
We hope you will join us in Perth next year.
On behalf of the ABSO Committee, thank you again for considering being part of a friendly, informative, and fun meeting. We look forward to welcoming you in September 2027.
Dr Helen McLean AM, President
ABSO 2027 Organising Committee
Nikolai Beilharz from ABC Radio Adelaide Afternoons recently talked with Wayne Sampson about P R Begg and the museum. The interview can be listened to below:
The PR Begg Museum is open to the public.
The museum is open to the public during major history festivals, dental conferences, and by appointment.
Appointments can be made by calling
0417 886 293
ABSO In Conversation:
With Dr Steve Langford, Prof Craig Dreyer and A/Prof Maurice Meade.
Dr Steve Langford, Prof Craig Dreyer, and A/Prof Maurice Meade sit down to discuss recent changes to Orthodontic study at Adelaide University, and look at what lies ahead for the course in the coming five years. They also look at the state of the profession and what the future holds. Finally they end with some wise advice for new orthodontic graduates. Shorter clips from the full conversation can be viewed here: ABSO In Conversation
East Timor Cleft Lip
& Palate Project
The Australasian Begg Orthodontic Society was approached in 2012 by Mr Mark Moore AM, a prominent Adelaide Craniofacial and Plastic Surgeon who has been visiting East Timor for some time providing care to cleft lip and palate patients, as well as general plastic surgery work.
About the Australasian Begg Society of Orthodontists
The Australasian Begg Society of Orthodontists is a non-profit organisation that holds regular orthodontic meetings to celebrate the ideals, progressive thinking and philosophy of Dr Begg.
ABSO Committee
President: Dr Helen McLean AM
Secretary: Dr Lasni Kumarasinghe
Treasurer: Dr Andrew Wang
Committee Members:
Dr Emma Bowman
Emeritus Prof Craig Dreyer
Dr John Fricker OAM
Dr Stephan Oleschenko
Dr Andrew Savundra
Dr Tony Stankevicius
Prof Seong-Seng Tan
Timor Leste Program Sub-Committee
Dr Mark Leedham AM (Chair)
Dr Jean Brennan
Dr Helen McLean AM
Dr John Fricker OAM
Dr Jeff Swann
PR Begg Museum Sub-Committee
Dr Don Wilson (Chair)
Emeritus Professor Craig Dreyer
Dr David Mann
Dr Helen McLean AM
Associate Prof Maurice Meade
Dr Stephen Langford
Dr Colin Twelftree AM
Dr Ian Watson AM
ABSO does not sell, distribute or provide delegate or visitor lists for any of its events.
Any communication from an individual or organisation claiming to have access to, or offering to sell, ABSO delegate or visitor lists should be considered fraudulent. We strongly recommend that you do not respond to these approaches or provide any personal, business or payment information.