Event Information

Scientific Session

A scholarly forum where researchers, clinicians, and students present original studies through oral and digital poster formats.

General Info

Important dates and general information for your scientific contributions.

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline 24 April 2026
Full Paper Submission April - 29 May 2026
Nomination Announcement 10 July 2026
Final Notification Early August 2026

Author Guidelines

1. Language

All abstracts and full papers must be submitted in English.

2. Abstract Submission

2.1 Title

  • The title must be written in 14 pt Times New Roman (TNR), bold, and in capital letters.
  • The title should contain 10–15 words.
  • Capitalize the first letter of each major word except articles and prepositions.
  • Scientific names of organisms (e.g., Streptococci, Candida) must be italicized.

2.2 Authors

Provide the first (given) name and last (family/surname) name of each author, followed by their institutional affiliation.

2.3 Abstract Format

  • Maximum length: 300 words.
  • The title, author names, and affiliations are not included in the word count.
  • Use 12 pt Times New Roman.

Abstracts must follow one of the structures below:

Type Structure
Research Articles Introduction – Objectives – Methods – Results – Conclusion
Case Reports Introduction – Case Report – Discussion – Conclusion
Literature Reviews Introduction – Literature Review – Discussion – Conclusion

3. Submission Policies

  1. Submissions must be original and may include research articles, case reports, or literature reviews.
  2. Each participant may submit only one abstract as the first author, but may co-author multiple abstracts.
  3. Authors must not divide a single study into multiple submissions. Such submissions may be consolidated for review.
  4. Abstracts that have been previously published, presented, or accepted for presentation elsewhere are not permitted.
  5. Abstracts should not include material that will also be presented in other sessions at the same meeting.
  6. Violation of these policies may result in sanctions and exclusion from future meetings.

4. Submission Procedure

All abstracts must be submitted through the official online abstract submission system.

Submissions via email, fax, or photocopy will not be accepted.

There will be no abstract revision or replacement period.

Submission Deadline: 24 April 2026
Abstracts will be reviewed exactly as submitted, and modifications after the deadline are not permitted.

5. Scientific Awards

Participants may choose whether to participate in the scientific awards competition in KPPIKG 2026 or AGDC 2026.

6. After Abstract Acceptance

Following acceptance:

  • Authors must submit the full paper by the specified deadline 10th June 2026.
  • Participants must comply with all committee requirements.
  • The presenting author must complete registration to be eligible to present.
  • Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of the presentation.

7. Full Paper Submission

7.1 Reporting Guidelines

Manuscripts should follow internationally recognized reporting standards:

Guideline Applicable To
CONSORT Randomized Controlled Trials
PRISMA Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
STROBE Observational Studies in Epidemiology
ARRIVE Animal Research Reporting Guidelines

7.2 Manuscript Format

Manuscripts must:

  • Use Times New Roman
  • Be double-spaced
  • Be prepared on A4 paper (297 × 210 mm)
  • Margins: Top & Bottom: 2.54 cm (1 inch); Left & Right: 3.17 cm (1.25 inches)
  • Length: 10–15 printed pages, including figures, tables, and references.

8. Figures and Tables

  • Figures and tables must be included within the manuscript.
  • Number them consecutively using Arabic numerals.
  • Each must include a clear title and descriptive legend.
  • Titles and table contents should be written in 9 pt font.
  • All symbols, abbreviations, and measurement units must be explained in the legend.
  • All figures and tables must be referenced in the text and be self-explanatory.

9. References

Authors are encouraged to cite journal articles published within the last 10 years. References older than 10 years should not exceed 10% of the reference list.

Comprehensive referencing of recent articles related to the manuscript is compulsory. Please use the American Medical Association (AMA) style. For example:

Journal Article with DOI Natarajan PM, Umapathy VR. Role of transcriptomics in the study of oral cancer. Front Oral Health. 2025;6:1524364. doi:10.3389/froh.2025.1524364
Journal Article with >6 Authors Olatosi OO, Schroth RJ, DeMaré D, et al. Identifying training needs of healthcare providers to implement caries risk assessment. Front Oral Health. 2025;6:1641307. doi:10.3389/froh.2025.1641307
Book Torabinejad M, Rubinstein RA, eds. The Art and Science of Contemporary Surgical Endodontics. Quintessence Publishing Co, Inc; 2017.

Download Templates

Download the official manuscript templates for your scientific submission.