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Call for Posters

2021 Academy of Prosthodontics Scientific Session

Poster Design and Presenter Guidelines

The Academy of Prosthodontics is pleased to announce a call for posters for presentation at its first virtual meeting, May 20-21, 2021. The poster session is open to all residents currently enrolled in a prosthodontic advanced education program. The abstract and poster guidelines, as well as the timeline,  are outlined below.

The Editorial Council for The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry has generously provided funding for the poster awards.  Poster Presentation Awards will be given to the top selected presenters as follows:

         
  • Research Poster: First place- $1,000 and Second place - $500
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  • Clinical Poster: First place- $1,000 and Second place - $500
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The poster session is open to all residents currently enrolled in a prosthodontic advanced education program (international and domestic). The following dates outline the important due dates:

  • Abstract submission (300 words or less): April 15, 2021, 12 AM PST
  • Notification email to selected presenters: April 22, 2021
  • Email upload instructions for pre-recorded poster presentation: May 7, 2021
  • Pre-recorded poster upload completion: May 10, 2021

Further information regarding the pre-recorded presentation will be provided at a later date.

Top tier posters will be invited for a question and answer session on Thursday, May 20, 2021. The awarded poster presentations will be announced on May 22, 2021

For abstract submission and information/questions: Contact Dr. Cortino Sukotjo, Poster Chair at csukotjo@uic.edu  Please use "AP Poster Submission" on your email subject line when submitting a poster abstract.

The abstract and poster guidelines are outlined below.

ABSTRACTS

ABSTRACT RULES AND GUIDELINES

  • Individuals may present only one abstract.
  • Projects being submitted must be original research or a patient presentation.
  • Submitters may NOT split one study into several papers, as they may be asked to combine for review.
  • Individuals may co-author multiple abstracts.
  • Presenters must disclose any personal or co-author potential conflict of interest.
  • Previously published abstracts (in print or any electronic format) or those presented at another meeting are not allowed.
  • Authors of presentations later proven to contain previously published material may be prohibited from presenting at future meetings.
  • Presenters must receive the approval of all co-authors before putting their names on the abstract.
  • There will not be an abstract replacement period.
  • Abstracts are reviewed as submitted by the abstract deadline date of April 15, 2021.
    Abstracts in Draft will not be reviewed for inclusion in the scientific program. Presenters are not permitted to modify their abstracts after this date for purposes of review.


ABSTRACT SUBMISSION CATEGORIES

  • Research
  • Patient Presentation

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION ELEMENTS

  • Topic/Category: All abstracts must be submitted to an appropriate category (Research or Patient Presentation) for review based on the scientific content of the abstract.
  • Titles: Abstract titles are limited to 10 words or less. The title should be dynamic and conclusive, rather than descriptive, and should be entered in title case format, AP format. In general, the first letter of each word is uppercase unless it is a preposition or article. Italicize scientific names of organisms such as streptococci or candida. Titles should not be bold.
  • Authors: Each author should be added separately to the submission to ensure proper listing. Enter first (given) name, and last (family/surname) name for each author plus institution/affiliation. Please do not list the department/branch in the institution/affiliation field. One person must be identified as the presenting author.  
  • Abstract Text: All abstracts should be 300 words or less. Do not include references. If the abstract is based on research that was funded entirely or partially by an outside source, then include the appropriate information (funding agency and grant number, if applicable). All external funding MUST ALSO BE included in the presentation if accepted. Tables are permitted but should be simple and concise. Graphics/images are not recommended unless they are integral to the abstract and should be limited to no more than 1 or 2.
  • Content of the Abstract: Titles, authors and authors' affiliations are not included in the 300-word limit.
    • The research abstract must contain a brief statement of:
    • The objectives of the investigation,
    • Experimental methods used,
    • Essential results, including data and, where appropriate, statistics,
    • Conclusion

    • The patient presentation abstract must contain a brief statement of:
    • Patient’s chief complaint
    • Patient’s oral status
    • Treatment plan
    • Details of the therapy, including pertinent photographs
    • Clinical Significance of therapy/Summary

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

Criteria for selection will include scholarship, background and scope, and significance or innovation. Submissions will be scored by members of the AP Poster Committee.

POSTER DESIGN

The presentation must cover the same material as the submitted abstract. Please follow the instructions:

  • Title and author(s) must be included on the poster.
  • Include a small photograph of the presenter in the upper right corner of the poster so the presenter is easily recognized
  • Adhere to either the Research Poster Format or Patient Presentation Format described below.
  • Display figures, tables, text, photographs, etc. in the best manner for the poster. Figures should be designed to be viewed from a distance and should use clear, visible graphics and large type. Color can be effective if used sparingly; use saturated dark colors on a white background and rich, bright colors on dark backgrounds.
  • Briefly describe procedures and materials. Define all trade names first, then use generic names throughout. All compounds and drugs must be identified.

RESEARCH POSTER FORMAT

1. The organization of the research poster must include the following:

      1. Title, list the author(s) with an asterisk (*) of the author presenting the poster, Dental School affiliation
      2. Abstract – limited to 300 words or less
      3. Purpose Statement or Hypothesis
      4. Materials and Methods
      5. Results
      6. Discussion
      7. Conclusion
      8. Reference List
PATIENT PRESENTATION POSTER FORMAT

1. The organization of the patient poster must include the following:

      1. Title, list the author(s) with an asterisk (*) of the author presenting the poster, Dental School affiliation
      2. Abstract – limited to 300 words or less
      3. Patient’s chief complaint
      4. Patient’s oral status
      5. Pre-treatment radiographs/photographs
      6. Treatment plan summary
      7. Details of the therapy, including pertinent photographs
      8. Post-treatment radiographs/photographs
      9. Clinical Significance of therapy/Summary

For abstract submission and information/questions: Contact Dr. Cortino Sukotjo, Poster Chair at csukotjo@uic.edu  Please use "AP Poster Submission" on your email subject line when submitting a poster abstract.