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
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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.

Balint Orban Competition

Abstract Submission Deadline: April 1, 2012
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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.

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).

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