Information on abstract submission for the Research Forum, Balint Orban Competition, and Innovations in Periodontics sessions at the meeting September 29 - October 2 in Los Angeles...
2012 AAP Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts
Information on abstract submission for the Research Forum, Balint Orban Competition, and Innovations in Periodontics sessions at the meeting September 29 - October 2 in Los Angeles.
Research Forum Poster Sessions
Abstract Submission Deadline: April 1, 2012
Poster Session FAQs
The Research Forum provides a platform for clinical and basic research to be presented by those in the field of periodontics. Finalists will be selected in both basic and clinical research to present their posters to a panel of judges at the Annual Meeting.
- Abstracts describing new and significant information covering all aspects of periodontics are welcome. Submissions must be made to the AAP Abstract Manager.
- Only original materials may be submitted; abstracts may not have been previously published.
- All presenters selected for the poster session are responsible for their own airfare, hotel room, meals, meeting registration fees and any other costs associated with presenting at the Annual Meeting.
- Accepted abstracts will be considered for publication in the Journal of Periodontology.
Balint Orban Competition
Abstract Submission Deadline: April 1, 2012
Orban Competition FAQs
The Orban Competition is open to current students or recent graduates of
U.S. or Canadian periodontics programs. Eight finalists will be selected (four for basic research and four for clinical research) to present their research to a panel of judges at the Annual Meeting.
- Research must have been performed within the first 36 months following matriculation into the program.
- Only original materials may be submitted; abstracts may not have been previously published or presented. Submissions must be made to the AAP Abstract Manager.
- Finalists will receive roundtrip coach airfare from home to Los Angeles, and one night’s hotel stay based on the Academy’s reimbursement policy, and the meeting registration fee will be waived.
- If the abstract is accepted for presentation, only that author may present the paper and respond to questions from the audience.
- Accepted abstracts will be considered for publication in the Journal of Periodontology.
Innovations in Periodontics Abstract Submission Is Closed
Abstract Submission ended January 15, 2012.
Each of the four Innovations in Periodontics sessions will consist of four speakers addressing advances in clinical periodontics, basic sciences or related subjects. Each speaker will give a
15-minute presentation, followed by a
5-minute question-and-answer period. New this year: at least one of the four sessions will feature team-based presentations.
For More Information
For more information about Innovations in Periodontics, contact the Academy's Meetings and Continuing Education department at
meetings@perio.org. For more information about the Research Forum or Balint Orban competitions, contact Steph Johnson
(stephanie@perio.org or
312/573-3248).