Do you have a topic area, treatment update, or concept that is beneficial to pediatric dentists? If you want to get more involved with AAPD and be part of the educational program, start by speaking at one of these well-attended sessions at the next Annual Session in Denver, May 22-25, 2025!
AAPD Presentations Submission Deadline for Sound Bites, MiniClinics, String of Pearls, and International Oral Presentations is September 9, 2024.
Sound Bites
Lead an hour-long interactive presentation on a topic of interest to pediatric dentists (50 minute presentation with 10 minute Q&A). AV is available for use during Sound Bites, but the session should focus more on discussing the topic with your attendees. One Sound Bite will be held every hour from 8 AM – 5 PM, on Friday, May 23, and Saturday, May 24, and from 8 AM – 11 AM on Sunday, May 25 (one-hour time commitment per presentation).
MiniClinics
MiniClinics consist of 8 speakers, each with a 45-minute presentation to a larger audience, based on a clinical topic geared toward pediatric dentistry. Areas of interest include early malocclusion management, clinical techniques using new technologies, legal issues, practice management, and new developments in pediatric dentistry. MiniClinic sessions will take place on Friday, May 23 & Saturday, May 24.String of Pearls
A 15-minute presentation per speaker, up to 9 presentations per session. In this format, each presenter will bring a single idea or concept and will share it with the group. These little “pearls” provide members with a wealth of information that often can be utilized immediately. Keep your presentation focused on the topic and allow time for a question or two from the audience! The String of Pearls session will be held on Sunday, May 25.
International Oral Presentations
A 15-minute opportunity with a 10-minute oral presentation and 5 minutes for questions from the audience. In this format, each presenter will bring a single idea or concept and will share it with the audience. You must be an international pediatric dentist to present during this session. Keep your presentation focused on the topic and be sure to allow time for questions. International Oral Presentations will take place on Saturday, May 24.
Topics of Interest
Presenters can submit any topic for consideration, but AAPD is particularly interested in incorporating the following themes for 2025:
- Laser/Frenectomies
- Workplace Violence and Safety
- Trauma
- Restorative
- Oral Surgery
- Local Anesthesia
- Pulp
- Tobacco Use and Vaping
- Dental Materials
- Digital Dentistry and AI
Application Requirements
You must be an active member* of AAPD in good standing in order to present at the Annual Session (with the exception of International Oral Presenters). The AAPD will strictly adhere to these guidelines. Only online submissions will be reviewed; incomplete submissions will not be considered.
*Friends of Pediatric Dentistry Members do not qualify to submit for AAPD 2025.
Disclosures
If you are accepted as a presenter, you will be asked to identify any financial interest related to your presentation by completing a Conflict of Interest Form.
Handouts
AAPD must approve any handout materials for participants, which must be submitted electronically to AAPD Headquarters via the Conference Harvester by April 9, 2025.
Presentations
All presentations must be submitted by April 9, 2025. All presentations will be downloaded onto one laptop for all sessions. Please note, AAPD has the right to update the submission timeline if necessary.
Compensation and Registration
All of the above-listed speaking roles are unpaid and as a member, you are responsible for your own registration costs, travel expenses, and arrangements, including air travel and hotel accommodations. This is considered a contribution to your professional industry. These session types are the perfect pathway to achieving a paid Scientific Program speaking role where hotel accommodations, flights, registration, etc. are covered. The submission/application style programs are unpaid. If your program is well received by the audience, the Scientific Program will typically invite the speaker to return for our main stages. Thank you for your contribution to AAPD 2025.