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AAPD 2026 Call for Presentations
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 Las Vegas, May 21-24, 2026!
AAPD Presentations Submission Deadline for Sound Bites, MiniClinics, String of Pearls, and International Oral Presentations is September 8, 2025.
Sound Bites
Lead an hour-long interactive presentation on a topic of interest to pediatric dentists or office team members (50-minute presentation with 10 minute Q&A). One Sound Bite will be held every hour from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday, May 22 & Saturday, May 23 and from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 24. (One-hour time commitment per speaker)
MiniClinics
MiniClinics sessions consist of eight 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 occur on Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23.
String of Pearls
A 15-minute presentation per speaker, up to twelve 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 for a question or two from the audience! String of Pearls session takes place on Sunday, May 24.
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 residing outside of the United States 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 23.
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 2026.
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.
Presentations & Handouts
All final presentations and handouts must be submitted electronically to AAPD by April 8, 2026. AAPD must approve any handout materials for participants. Presentations will be downloaded onto one laptop for all sessions. Please note, AAPD has the right to update the submission timeline if necessary. Failure to submit by the deadline may result in cancellation of your presentation.
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. Thank you for your contribution to AAPD 2026.
Lead an hour-long interactive presentation on a topic of interest to pediatric dentists or office team members (50-minute presentation with 10 minute Q&A). One Sound Bite will be held every hour from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday, May 22 & Saturday, May 23 and from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 24. (One-hour time commitment per speaker)
MiniClinics sessions consist of eight 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 occur on Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23.
A 15-minute presentation per speaker, up to twelve 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 for a question or two from the audience! String of Pearls session takes place on Sunday, May 24.
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 residing outside of the United States 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 23.
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 2026.
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.
All final presentations and handouts must be submitted electronically to AAPD by April 8, 2026. AAPD must approve any handout materials for participants. Presentations will be downloaded onto one laptop for all sessions. Please note, AAPD has the right to update the submission timeline if necessary. Failure to submit by the deadline may result in cancellation of your presentation.
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. Thank you for your contribution to AAPD 2026.
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