Prepare Your Abstract

A strong abstract communicates not only what you studied or accomplished, but why your findings matter. Review the requirements below to prepare your submission.

Who Can Submit?

Abstract submission is open to IAOMS members, non-members, and trainees. Industry representatives and sponsors may not submit.

You need an IAOMS account to log in to the submission portal. Conference registration is not required at the time of abstract submission.

What You Will Need Before You Begin

Most authors can complete their submission in under 15 minutes once their materials are prepared. Have the following information ready:

• Title: 30 words or fewer.
• Scientific themes: One required primary theme and an optional, strongly recommended secondary theme.
• Presentation preference: Oral / Free Paper, ePoster / Digital Presentation, or No preference.
• Abstract type: Original Research, Case Report / Case Series, Technical Innovation, or Other.
• Abstract text: 200 words or fewer across all required sections combined.
• Authors: Initials, surname, and affiliation for every author in publication order, with the presenting author first.

Scientific Themes

Select the scientific theme that best represents your abstract. A secondary theme is optional but strongly recommended to assist with review and program planning.

Important: Authors selecting Theme 12 will be asked to provide a short subtopic description. The Scientific Program Committee may reassign abstracts to another theme when appropriate.

Abstract Types & Required Sections

The submission portal will display the appropriate fields based on the abstract type you select. Prepare your abstract using the corresponding section headings below.

Formatting Requirements

• Word limit: 200 words maximum across all abstract sections combined. Title, author names, and affiliations are excluded.
• Title: 30 words or fewer. Do not include author names or institutions.
• Language: English.
• Figures, graphs, tables, and references: Not permitted.

Authors & Affiliations

Author names will be published as initials and surname, for example K Müller or J M García Márquez.

• First name field: Enter initials only, such as J M.
• Last name field: Enter the full surname exactly as it should appear, preserving spaces, hyphens, and accents.
• Affiliation: Required for every author. Include university department, hospital, or private practice, along with city and country.
• Consistent affiliations: Co-authors from the same institution should use identical spelling to share one affiliation in the abstract supplement.
• Author order: List the presenting author first.

Presenting Authors & Registration

Each abstract must have one designated presenting author. The following requirements apply:

• One paid conference registration permits presentation of one abstract.
• An author may be a co-author on any number of abstracts.
• If an author has more than one accepted abstract, another listed co-author must register and present the additional abstract.
• The designated presenting author must complete paid ICOMS 2027 registration by the deadline, which will be announced.

Presentation Formats

Authors may indicate one of the following presentation preferences:

• Oral / Free Paper
• ePoster / Digital Presentation
• No preference

Presentation preferences will be considered, but the Scientific Program Committee determines the final format: Oral / Free Paper or ePoster / Digital Presentation.

Submit Your Abstract

Five Steps to Submission

Once your materials are ready, follow these steps in the submission portal.

After You Submit

Scientific Review

Submitted abstracts will be screened by thematic review panels during April and May 2027. The review considers relevance to oral and maxillofacial surgery, scientific and clinical content, clarity, and whether conclusions are supported by the information presented.

The Scientific Program Committee makes final acceptance decisions.

Acceptance Notifications

Authors will receive notification of abstract decisions by June 30, 2027.

Publication in IJOMS

Accepted abstracts with a registered presenting author will be published in the IJOMS ICOMS 2027 abstracts supplement.

Questions & Support

For questions about abstracts or the submission portal, contact learning@iaoms.org.

Bring Your Research to Berlin.

Your research, clinical insights, and surgical innovations can help shape the global scientific conversation.
Submission deadline: April 1, 2027.