The Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontology (ANZAP) is for periodontists in Australia and New Zealand. The mission of the Academy is to promote the dental and general health of the community through the advancement of periodontology in research, education and clinical practice. Also, the Academy aims to maintain the highest ethical and professional standards amongst member periodontists. The Academy was founded in 1987. The design of the tie of the Academy includes a highly stylised motif of Australasia and a discrete ANZAP in the tip of the blade.