Call for Abstracts

The Organizing Committee of HKIDEAS 2026 cordially invites researchers, clinicians, and dental professionals to submit abstracts for poster presentation at the Congress.

Abstracts covering the topics listed below are welcome. Outstanding submissions will be selected for presentation during the Congress.

We look forward to your valuable contributions and active participation.

Important Dates & Deadlines
30 January 2026 Abstract submission opens
30 May 2026 Abstract submission deadline
July 2026 Notification of acceptance
July 2026 Pre-registration deadline

Scientific Topics

  • Community Dentistry
  • Dental Materials
  • Endodontics
  • Geriatric Dentistry
  • Implantology
  • Neuroscience / TMD
  • Operative Dentistry
  • Oral Anaesthesiology
  • Oral Medicine / Oral Pathology / Oral Cancer
  • Oral Microbiology
  • Oral Radiology
  • Oral Surgery
  • Orthodontics
  • Paediatric Dentistry
  • Periodontology
  • Preventive Dentistry
  • Prosthodontics

Mode of Presentation & Evaluation
All accepted abstracts will be presented in poster format. Posters will be displayed on physical boards and e-poster stations and will be accessible throughout the Congress.

Posters will be evaluated by a panel of judges from the Organizing Committee based on the following criteria:

  • Interest – Originality, relevance, and significance of the topic
  • Scientific Quality & Novelty – Potential impact on clinical practice, research, education, or policy
  • Visual Presentation – Clarity, organization, and design of the poster
  • Unique Features – Elements that enhance audience engagement

Awards
Cash prizes will be awarded to outstanding poster presentations:

  • Best Poster – USD 1,000
  • 1st Runner-up – USD 800
  • 2nd Runner-up – USD 600

Merit Award(s) may also be presented to recognize exceptional contributions (non-monetary).

All awards will be presented during the Congress.

Accepted presenters will receive a Certificate of Participation by email after the event.

Submission Information

  • Submission deadline: 30 May 2026
  • The online submission system will close after the deadline
  • Abstracts must be submitted exclusively via www.hkideas.org
  • All abstracts must be written in English
  • Maximum word limit: 300 words

Abstract Preparation Guidelines
Abstracts should include the following components:

TITLE, AUTHOR(S), PRESENTER, INTRODUCTION, METHODS, RESULTS, CONCLUSION
(Structured headings are optional.)

Formatting requirements:

  1. The title must be in CAPITAL LETTERS and bold
  2. Avoid abbreviations in the title
  3. Author names should be written with initials first (e.g. E. Lau)
  4. Institutional details must include Department, Institution, Country

Accepted abstracts may be published in Congress promotional materials, including the website and printed brochures.

Submissions that do not comply with the guidelines will not be considered.

Authors must ensure that all submitted content does not infringe any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights.

Acknowledgement & Notification
All submissions will receive an acknowledgement of receipt by email.

If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact the Congress Secretariat: hkideas@conferenceprohk.com

Notification of acceptance will be sent in July 2026, together with poster preparation instructions.

The Organizing Committee reserves the right to make the final decision on all abstract submissions.

Registration for Accepted Presenters
Authors and co-authors of accepted abstracts will be eligible for the early-bird registration rate.


Organizer
Hong Kong Dental Association
A: 8/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building,
15 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
T: +852 2528 5327
E: hkideas@hkda.org
Congress Secretariat
ConferencePro Limited
A: Unit 1205, GR8 Inno-Tech Centre,
46 Tsun Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong
T: +852 6663 9375
E: hkideas@conferenceprohk.com