The educational AACD Poster Session is back by popular demand
and will be on display as an outlet for researchers and clinicians
to share their scientific findings. Without the dedication and passion of researchers within the dental community, the advancements of cosmetic dentistry would not be where it is today.
Wednesday, April 28 – Friday, April 30 -
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Call for Papers:
Scientific session registrants are encouraged and invited to share their projects and research with AACD members in the following areas: clinical, academia/research, and student.
• Please submit an abstract of no more than 100 words describing your research in one of the following areas: clinical, academia/research, or student.
• Your abstract must include a title, your name, address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.
• Your abstract must be submitted to the AACD Executive Office no later than Friday, February 26, 2010. Please mail your abstract to the AACD Executive Office, Attn: Poster Session, 5401 World Dairy Dr., Madison, WI 53718 or e-mail it to Kelly Radcliff, director of professional education, at kellyr@aacd.com.
• All poster presenters will be notified via e-mail of their entrance into the poster session by Friday, March 12, 2010.
Specifications for Poster Session Presentations:
• Posters may be a maximum of (2) 22” (w) x 28” (h)
• Be sure to include the abstract title, author name(s), and the institution, if applicable, where the work was completed, in large letters centered at the top of the poster.
• Abstracts should include a concise introduction describing the purpose of the poster, as well as a brief description of the methods, results, and conclusions.
• The poster session is a graphics presentation of an author’s work using graphs, photographs, diagrams, and any sample educational materials developed on a poster board.
• You will be responsible for mounting your own poster prior to the poster session and removing your display materials at the conclusion of the session.
• Hand-carry your poster to the scientific session, using tubular packaging or a portfolio case. DO NOT MAIL YOUR POSTER TO THE AACD EXECUTIVE OFFICE OR TO THE GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT.
• Handouts are encouraged to supplement your poster.
• Presenters must be present during the interactive discussion session, and are encouraged to be near their displays to discusstheir work with attendees throughout the poster session.
Tips for Poster Session Displays:
• Posters should stimulate discussion, not give a long presentation. Therefore, keep text to a minimum, emphasize graphics, and make sure every item in your poster is necessary.
• Draw a rough sketch of your poster first. You may find it helpful to use graph paper and post-it notes to better visualize where the components of your presentation will go.
• Materials must easily be read at a distance of 4 feet. Ordinary type or carelessly prepared handwritten copy is unacceptable, and will not be displayed. Use a font size of at least 14 point and double space.
• Space your information proportionally by dividing your poster either horizontally or vertically into three or four sections. Then place related materials (e.g. photograph with accompanying text) close together and highlight it by framing with blank space.
