History of APEC

The Asian Pacific Endodontic Confederation (commonly known as APEC) began in December 1985 in Bangkok, Thailand. This was the first of two organisational meetings of representatives from participating national endodontic societies and associations in the Asian Pacific region.

The second organisational meeting was held in Manila, The Philippines, in November 1986. The major task achieved at that meeting was the finalisation of the first Constitution. This constitution was then ratified during the 1st Scientific Congress of APEC which was held in New Delhi, India, in January 1988. The Confederation and its Constitution were registered with the Registrar of Societies in Hong Kong in November 1989.

History of APEC by Dr Ernie Vizcarra (PPT - 4 MB)

Manuscript notes are included when viewed in slide view format

Documented by Paul V. Abbott - March 1999

34th Australian Dental Congress - Brisbane
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