Research and Surveys

Part of our mission is to ensure that research and development into orthodontics continues and is adequately funded. The ASO's Foundation for Research and Education gives financial support to universities, students and researchers as part of our mandate.

The ASO also alerts members to current research projects that may be of interest and assists in advertising projects and surveys looking for participants.

Listing on this page is at the discretion of the ASO. Details of any studies are supplied for information purposes only and do not constitute ASO endorsement of content, products, organisations, or people.

If you would like to list your research, project or survey here, or have suggestions about  something of interest to members, please contact the ASO Office. 

Current Projects & Surveys

A survey of current and planned workplace practices of orthodontists in Australia

This survey aims to identify future shortages and surpluses in the supply of orthodontists in Australia by investigating the future intended working patterns of both qualified specialist orthodontists as well as orthodontic residents currently enlisted in recognised university training programs in Australia.

Information gathered will be useful for universities and the ASO in future workforce planning; to ensure adequate access for patients to orthodontic services.

This project is conducted by A/Prof Maurice J Meade and Dr Andrew Wang from the Orthodontic Unit, Adelaide Dental School, University of Adelaide. It has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee at the University of Adelaide (approval number H-2023-288).

The survey will take less than 15 minutes to complete, and responses are strictly anonymous.

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