ASO Foundation for Research and EducationGeneral InformationAt the first Congress of the Australian Society of Orthodontists Inc held in Sydney in 1961, the Foundation for Research and Education was born. Initiated by a generous gift from Dr Stanley Wilkinson, members were invited to make donations to the Foundation. From this small beginning, the capital base of the Foundation has slowly increased due to continuous generous donations from members, the Foundation levy, excess Congress funds, orthodontic supply companies, and financial support from state Branches to a present base of in excess of $1,000,000. The main mission of the Foundation is to promote and advance research and education in orthodontics. The work of the Foundation is intrinsically involved in the future of orthodontics. As a way of fostering the education of present and future orthodontic practitioners, the Foundation stages highly successful meetings between Congress years utilizing overseas and local lecturers. The Foundation also supports clinics at Foundation and Congress meetings. The Foundation continues to fund and encourage scientific and clinical research exploring methods for improved orthodontic care, supporting individual and faculty members and postgraduate students which further promotes advancement in the art and science of orthodontics. In encouraging research, the Foundation confers the following awards:
The Foundation is administered by elected members of the ASO Inc and the current Federal President of the ASO Inc who is an ex-officio member. The Foundation has its own constitution and it has been given the status of a tax-free organisation which means that donations to the Foundation are tax deductible.
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