WSP, the organization dedicated to interdisciplinary excellence in clinical dentistry...
Membership in the Western Society of Periodontology
WSP is committed to providing scientific information, clinical experiences and educational forums emphasizing
the relationship of periodontal health to other aspects of dentistry and medicine.
The Society includes the following sections:
- Arizona
- California
- Intermountain
- Colorado
- Oregon
- Washington
The Western Society of Periodontology was formed in 1952 by a small group of faculty members in
periodontology at the University of Southern California. WSP 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 specialists/auxiliaries. There is no other organization
with this format in the world whose emphasis is education in periodontics and is non-political.
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. Nonresident members span the United States and several foreign countries.
The Western Society of Periodontology provides a variety of meetings each year throughout the geographic area.
A Scientific Session and Membership Meeting is held annually. Team Sessions for Dentists and Hygienists are
held in locations throughout the WSP membership regions. A highly acclaimed mid-winter meeting is held each
year in a different ski resort area in the west.
The WSP sponsors study clubs in several geographic areas. These clubs provide a combination of didactic and
clinical material. The pilot program began in 1978, and new clubs are formed to meet the needs of different regions.
Membership Benefits
CONTINUING EDUCATION is provided throughout the region during the year, representing over 50 continuing education
credits each year. Members receive considerable savings on postgraduate courses.
The Journal of The Western Society of Periodontology, PERIODONTAL ABSTRACTS, is 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 a nationally recognized publication of significance.
NEWSLETTERS are publications that contain news of the Society and of each Section, reviews of WSP continuing
education courses, and previews of educational sessions.
STUDY CLUBS provide a clinical experience approach to the study of periodontics.
Dental hygiene study clubs are active in many areas throughout the region.
FELLOWSHIP is the camaraderie of local members as well as interstate communication with fellow members. The
Society is also a good information source for patients who relocate.
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Upcoming Events.....
2012 Annual Meeting
November 10-11, 2012
The Westin Kierland, Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Team SessionSaturday October 22, 2011Double Tree Resort by Hilton
Scottsdale, AZCalifornia Team SessionSaturday October 29, 2011Embassy Suites
Garden Grove, CA
2012 Ski Meeting
February 4-11, 2012
Held as a joint organization with Southern California AGD
Park City, Utah
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Categories of Membership
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP*
Eligible to announce as a specialist in periodontics. The qualifications are those established by appropriate
national dental associations. Resident in the geographic boundaries of this Society.
* Copy of specialty certification required.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
A dentist NOT eligible to announce as a specialist in periodontics.
Resident in the geographic boundaries of this Society.
NONRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP
A dentist who resides outside the geographic boundaries of this Society.
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP
A non-dentist from a related health discipline (dental hygiene, dental assistant, etc.)
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP*
A student in an accredited dental (either pre-doctoral or postdoctoral) program or a dental hygiene program.
* Copy of student ID required.
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Active, Associate, Affiliate or Nonresident members are eligible for Life Membership after 30 years of continuous membership.
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