- The title, which should be 10 words or fewer, and not include brand and/or trade names or acronyms
- Which session (Rising Stars, Open Mic, or Advances) you would like to speak in (please note that this decision will rest with the review committee, and you might not get the session of your choice)
- Why this presentation is innovative
- How your presentation impacts practicing periodontists
- Which of the following topics it covers:
- Emerging Concepts and Innovative Therapies
- Implant Surgery and Prosthetic Rehabilitation
- Interdisciplinary Therapy (ortho, endo, restorative)
- Leadership, Personal, and Practice Development
- Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine, and Oral Diagnosis
- Periodontal and Systemic Interrelationships
- Periodontal Plastic and Soft Tissue Surgery
- Sedation and Anxiety Management
- Tissue Engineering and Hard Tissue Reconstruction
- Treatment of Periodontal Diseases and Peri-Implant Diseases
Team-based presentation abstract submission for Advances in Periodontics procedure:
- The team-based presentation will consist of presenting a case and then describing the treatment and rationale for therapy, or an etiopathogenetic mechanism or pathway.
- Teams are limited to two speakers.
- Teams will need to submit one of the following cases:
- Periodontal-restorative dentate aesthetic
- Complex periodontal-restorative aesthetic implant
- Complex periodontal-orthodontic demonstrating Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics (PAOO) or orthodontic site development for implants
- Correct aesthetic implant complication with interdisciplinary therapy
For questions, contact Continuing Education Specialist, Sarah James, at [email protected] .
Please note that as an Innovations in Periodontics speaker, complimentary meeting registration is not extended by the Academy. Speakers must take care of their registration fees and related travel and lodging accommodations and expenses for the meeting if they wish to present.
Balint Orban Memorial Competition
The prestigious Balint Orban Memorial Competition has been a featured event at the AAP’s Annual Meeting since 1960. The Balint Orban Memorial Program provides a platform for clinical or basic research to be presented by current periodontal residents or students who completed their training no more than 18 months prior to the Annual Meeting.
Submissions for the 2024 Balint Orban Competition are now closed.
Eligibility
- Applicants must certify that they are currently enrolled in an accredited pre- or postdoctoral program in periodontology in the U.S. or Canada or have completed their training no more than 18 months prior to the competition.
- Applicants need not be members of the Academy.
- Applicants may submit multiple abstracts throughout their eligibility period; however, they may compete in only one competition.
Criteria
- Research must have been performed within the first 36 months following matriculation.
- Only the individual named in the abstract submission as the Lead Author may present the research at the Annual Meeting and respond to questions.
- Material may not have been published online or in print at the time of its submission to the competition, except as an abstract of 200 words or less.
- Submission of a manuscript for publication consideration prior to submission to the competition is permitted. Editor(s) should be informed of the intent to submit the research in the competition to avoid premature publication.
Finalist Presentations
Eight finalists will be selected to present their research to a panel of judges at the AAP’s Annual Meeting. The judges will select one Basic Science award and one Clinical Science award, and the winners will be recognized at the AAP and AAP Foundation Awards Ceremony at the Annual Meeting. Award winners will receive monetary awards of $1,250 each ($625 in case of a tie) and a plaque of recognition. All other finalists will receive a certificate of recognition for their presentation.
Additionally, all selected finalists will have their abstracts published in the Journal of Periodontology.
For more information about the Balint Orban Memorial Competition, please review Research Submissions Frequently Asked Questions or contact Kaylie Dennin, Manager, Science & Clinical Affairs, at [email protected] .
Please note that if you are selected as a Balint Orban Finalist, complimentary meeting registration is extended by the Academy. Speakers will be contacted regarding their registration accommodations for the meeting following acceptance.
Thank you to Specialty1 Partners for sponsoring this year’s Balint Orban Competition.
Research Forum Poster Session
The Research Forum provides a platform for clinical and basic research to be presented by those in the field of periodontics and is open to all researchers.
Submissions for the 2024 Research Forum Poster Session are now closed.
Poster Competition Criteria
- Material may not have been published online or in print at the time of its submission, except as an abstract of 200 words or less.
- Only the lead author named in the abstract submission may present the research at the Annual Meeting and respond to questions.
- Submission of a manuscript for publication consideration prior to submission is permitted. Editor(s) should be informed of the intent to submit the research in the competition to avoid premature publication.
Finalist Eligibility
- Applicants must certify that they are currently enrolled in an accredited postdoctoral program in periodontology or have completed their training no more than 18 months prior to the competition.
- Applicants need not be members of the Academy.
- Applicants may submit multiple abstracts to each year’s competition; however, the applicant may only present one abstract in the competition.
- Applicants may not be members of the Research Submissions Committee.
Finalist Poster Presentations
Eight finalists will be selected by the AAP’s Research Submissions Committee prior to the Annual Meeting. The selected finalists will present their poster to a panel of judges during the Annual Meeting. One Clinical Science Award and one Basic Science Award will be selected. A cash prize of $750 and a plaque of recognition will be awarded to each of these winners. In addition, one finalist will receive the Clinical Impact Award of $750 and a plaque of recognition. This award is presented to the individual whose research is determined to have the greatest potential for changing and improving periodontal health and patient care. All other finalists will receive a certificate of recognition for their presentation. Award winners will have their submitted abstracts published in the Journal of Periodontology.
Please note that as a Research Forum Poster Competition Finalist, complimentary meeting registration is not extended by the Academy. All speakers are responsible for their own registration fees and related travel, lodging accommodations, and other expenses for the meeting if they wish to present.
General Poster Sessions Presentations
The Research Forum provides a platform for clinical research, basic research, and case studies to be presented by those in the field of periodontics and is open to all researchers. All submissions that were not selected as a finalist for either competition, or were not eligible to become a finalist, are invited to present their poster at the general poster session during the Annual Meeting. These poster presentations are not eligible for awards and will not be judged by the Research Submissions Committee during the Annual Meeting. All presenters will have the opportunity to present their poster to Annual Meeting Attendees during a designated time, and will have their poster displayed throughout the Meeting.
Poster Session Criteria
- Material may not have been published online or in print at the time of its submission, except as an abstract of 200 words or less.
- Only the lead author named in the abstract submission may present the research at the Annual Meeting and respond to questions.
- Submission of a manuscript for publication consideration prior to submission is permitted. Editor(s) should be informed of the intent to submit the research in the competition to avoid premature publication.
Poster Session Eligibility
- Applicants need not be members of the Academy.
- Applicants may submit multiple abstracts to each year’s competition; however, the applicant may present only one abstract if selected as a finalist. There is no limit to the number of posters an author may present in the general poster session.
- Applicants may not be members of the Research Submissions Committee.
For more information about the Research Forum Poster Competition, please review Research Submissions Frequently Asked Questions or contact Kaylie Dennin, Manager, Science & Clinical Affairs, at [email protected] .
Please note that as a Research Forum Poster Presenter, complimentary meeting registration is not extended by the Academy. All presenters are responsible for their own registration fees and other expenses for the meeting if they wish to present.
