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The Association for Dental Safety (ADS) will host its 2026 Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, from May 27–29. The conference provides an opportunity for the oral healthcare community to engage in exceptional learning experiences, advance professional development, and learn about the latest scientific and evidence-based information in dental infection prevention, occupational health, and patient safety.

NEW! For those who cannot attend the meeting in person, we are introducing a video format for poster presentations. Poster presenters who are unable to join us onsite will have the opportunity to submit a brief pre-recorded video (3–5 minutes) summarizing their poster or providing an engaging overview of their topic.

ADS welcomes poster presentations on clinical practice, education, scholarly, and secondary research related to the practice of dental infection control and safety in oral health settings. We welcome original research, literature reviews, meta-analyses, and case reports. Individuals at all career stages are encouraged to submit one or more abstracts. Topics of interest include:

• evidence-based practices for infection prevention and control,
• new initiatives,
• outcomes research,
• patient perception and engagement in infection prevention and control,
• international and multidisciplinary issues,
• regulatory issues affecting dental healthcare professionals,
• patient and provider safety topics,
• implementation of new technologies and innovations, and
• compliance issues confronted in clinical practice. 

Important Dates & Deadlines

• March 6: Submission Deadline
• April: Notifications Emailed
• May 27 – May 29: 2026 ADS Annual Conference – Salt Lake City, UT
• May 29: Poster Presentations

Guidelines

Download the Call for Poster Presentations guideline document for all submission requirements. All abstracts for must be submitted online via the online portal. 

For questions, contact [email protected]. 

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Compensation

The Poster Presenter will receive a 15% discount on conference registration. Any additional special events, including registration for guests and/or spouses, are at their expense. Hotel, ground transportation, and meals are also at their expense.

Any co-authors will be responsible for the full registration fee.

James A. Cottone Award for Excellence in Investigative Research

The abstract judged best overall will be awarded the James A. Cottone Award for Excellence in Investigative Research, which includes a cash award of $500 and a recognition plaque. Abstracts published or presented at another scientific meeting during the previous year may be submitted for presentation but will not be eligible to compete for the Cottone Award.