All you need to know about

Abstract Submission

 STEP 01

Please read the abstract submission guidelines, before you proceed.

 STEP 2

Complete the on line abstract submission form here, according to the guidelines.

 STEP 3

Once submission is completed you will be notified for the results until 2 April 2021.

Submission of Abstracts

General Guidelines

Abstracts should be submitted electronically via the web-based system for abstract submissions for the 12th Seminar of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry in Oslo, Norway (via the Interim Seminar of E.A.P.D. websites, https://eapd.eu/abstract/) The abstract text should not exceed the 250 words limit (with title, author names and affiliation details excluded). The abstract title should not exceed the 130 characters limit (spaces included) . Co-authors of an abstract must not exceed five (5) in total. All manuscripts are subject to editorial and scientific review. The deadline for submission of abstracts is March 7th, 2021.

Please refer to the article by Curzon and Cleaton-Jones on Congress abstracts: preparing abstracts for submission and successful acceptance. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2011; 12:282-287.

Abstract Details

Each presentation for the Seminar requires an abstract to include brief details of the work. The abstract should give details of the methods used and also the most important data findings. There are two types of abstracts that can be submitted for review: Research articles and Case(s) Report.

Only Posters with Discussion will be accepted for the Seminar.

Research Articles

They should include the following sections with headings in bold/capitals, describing the research undertaken and the revealed outcome:

AIM: Usually one short simple sentence stating the objective of doing the study.
METHODS: This section must be clearly written and in sufficient detail for the work to be repeated by other scientists. The statistical methods used should be stated. Where needed, the FDI tooth notation system must be used.
RESULTS: These should be clearly and succinctly presented and only relates to the methods described. Where needed, appropriate data should be given as to the reproducibility of the findings. Statistical analysis should be included in this section. Images, tables and visual data should not be submitted.
CONCLUSION: This should briefly outline the most important findings.

Case(s) Report

They should include the following sections with headings in bold/capitals, describing the case(s) and treatment provided:
INTRODUCTION: In this section briefly describe the background for the case report, introducing the topic that the case/technique addresses. Explain why this case is worthy of note.
REPORT: This section should be longest and most detailed part of the abstract. Relevant information should include patient(s) basic demographics, clinical findings, treatment plan and techniques used and the final outcomes.
FOLLOW-UP: Includes a description of the follow-up case carried out, which preferably should have been for two years where appropriate, to indicate the degree of success.
CONCLUSION: Includes the main "take-home" message from the report, indicating its significance and explaining the implications for clinical practice of future research.