Call for Abstracts

The American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS) invites researchers to submit abstracts for presentation at the 44th Annual Scientific Conference. Showcase your work, contribute to the field, and engage with experts in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Please review the information on this page efore beginning your submission.

Key Dates

  • Submissions Open: March 6, 2025
  • Deadline: March 26, 2025 (11:59 PM ET)
  • Decision Notifications: April 11, 2025
  • Presenter Confirmation Deadline: April 16, 2025

Abstract Categories

For 2025, research within these categories will be prioritized:

  • Craniomaxillofacial Trauma

  • Dentoalveolar Surgery

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

  • Orthognathic Surgery

  • Sleep Apnea

Submission Requirements

Only complete submissions will be considered.

  • Abstract information (title, category, background and purpose, methods, results, conclusions, etc.). 
  • Presenting Author Information
  • It is strongly encouraged that the Presenting Author complete this submission form. The Presenting Author will be the primary point of contact for the submission. 
  • Presenting Author COI Disclosure
  • Please note, if accepted, you may be asked to complete an additional disclosure from the CME provider.  
  • Figures, tables, and graphs are not permitted in submissions but may be included in presentations

Submission of Work Previously Published or Accepted Elsewhere 

It is the responsibility of the author(s) to ensure they are in accordance with reusage policy and/or copyright policy if this abstract has been presented at another meeting and/or published in a journal. If this abstract has been presented at another meeting and/or published a journal, it is the responsibility of the author to request reuse from the meeting planners and/or publisher. ACOMS does not take responsibility for author violations of other meeting’s policies and/or journal copyrights.  

Selection Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated based on:

  • Importance and Relevance: Is a clear rationale for the work provided? Does the study address an important question? Do its findings have the potential to advance the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery?

  • Originality and Innovation: Is the work novel? Does it present new findings and/or address a problem using an original or improved approach?

  • Quality of Methods and Writing: Are methods well described and valid to answer the question? Is the research abstract clear and well-written? 

 

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