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The Western Society of Periodontology was formed in 1953 by a small group of faculty members in periodontology at the University of Southern California. The stated purpose was the Dissemination of knowledge concerning the science and art of periodontology. Directed toward these ends, the purpose of the Society is to afford all practitioners of dentistry a sufficient opportunity for the free interchange of ideas in this field; to encourage the practice of periodontics both in prevention and treatment; to encourage the study of periodontology and its relationship to other branches of dentistry and medicine; and to acquaint the related health professions and allied fields of science with the result that can be obtained through periodontal therapy and with the need for further investigation in this subject.
The Society is divided into several sections which are:The Western Society of Periodontology is an organization dedicated to fostering education in the field of periodontics. It is a unique, cohesive membership of dental hygienists, general dentists, periodontists and other related dental specialties/auxiliaries. There is no other organization with this format in the world whose emphasis is education in periodontics and is nonpolitical.
The geographic boundaries encompass Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, the Canadian Provinces from British Columbia to and including Manitoba, and Mexico. Non-resident members span the US and several foreign countries.
The Western Society of Periodontology provides a variety of meetings each year throughout the Geographic area. The Scientific Session is held spring and the Annual Membership Meting is held in the fall. Team Sessions for Dentists an Hygienists are held in locations throughout the WSP membership regions. A highly acclaimed mid winter meeting is held each year in a different ski area in the West.
The W.S.P. sponsors study clubs in several geographic areas which provide mini-courses in the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease. These clubs provide a combination of didactic and clinical material. The pilot programs began in 1978, and new clubs are formed to meet the needs of different regions.
CONTINUING EDUCATION provided throughout the region during the year, representing over 50 continuing education credits each year. Considerable savings on cost of post graduate courses for members.
PERIODONTAL ABSTRACTS - The Journal of The Western Society of Periodontology, a quarterly publication providing literature reviews, original articles and abstracts of current literature related to Periodontology. It has been In continuous publication since 1953 and is nationally recognized publication of significance.
NEWSLETTER - A quarterly publication which contains news of the society and of each section, reviews of WSP continuing education courses, and previews of educational sessions.
STUDY CLUBS - A clinical experience approach to the study of periodontics for dentists and periodontics for dentists and periodontists. Dental Hygiene study clubs are active in many areas throughout the region.
FELLOWSHIP - Camaradarie of local members as well as interstate communication with fellow members. The Society is also a good information source for relocated patients.
CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP - A certificate is presented upon acceptance into the Society with a dated gold seal given each year upon renewal.
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