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Participants may submit within one of the following categories:

1. Research Poster (clinical, scientific, or laboratory-based)
2. Case Study Poster (oral–systemic diagnosis, management, or outcome)
3. Innovation & Technology Poster (ideal for AI-themed work)
4. Public Health & Education Poster (infographics, prevention, community programs)
5. Interdisciplinary Collaboration Poster (joint medical–dental work encouraged) 

• PDF format only
• Minimum 300 dpi resolution
• Size: 36 x 48 inches tri-fold poster
• File naming: LastName_School_Theme.pdf
• Submit as a single PDF including poster + abstract page

• Each submission must include:
• Poster title
• Student name(s), institution, program, expected graduation year
• 250–300-word abstract summarizing the project
• 2–3 learning objectives • References (AMA or APA)
• Optional: QR codes linking to supplemental data or visuals
• PLEASE NOTE: All scholarship recipients will be required to present their posters on stage at the Annual Session, accompanied by a 30-minute presentation. 

• Which AI tools were used
• For what purpose
• How outputs were validated

Posters must be original work.

• Research involving human subjects must comply with institutional guidelines (IRB approval if required).
• Case studies must remove all PHI.
• Content must be unbiased and free from commercial influence.
• Collaborations with corporate partners must be disclosed. 

Judging Criteria:

Each poster will be evaluated by a panel of interdisciplinary judges using the following weighted rubric:

1. Relevance to Theme – 20 points
2. Scientific Accuracy & Evidence Base – 25 points
3. Innovation & Creativity – 20 points
4. Visual Clarity & Organization – 20 points
5. Impact & Contribution to Oral–Systemic Health – 15 points

Total Available: 100 points

Judging Process:

• Judges will review submissions through a blind review process.
• Posters selected as finalists will be displayed at the AAOSH Annual Session.
• Finalists may be asked to present a brief (3–5 minute) explanation to judges at the event.
• A live People’s Choice Award will also be determined via attendee QR-code voting. 

AAOSH will select a poster for each of the following:

• Best Research Poster
• Best AI/Innovation Poster
• Best Public Health or Patient Education Poster
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration Award
  

Then, one winner will be selected in each of the following categories:

• Best Overall Poster
• People’s Choice Award (Includes a $1,000 Scholarship)

Winners Receive:

• Ticket, Hotel, and Flight to AAOSH Annual Session in New Orleans
• Award plaque
• On-stage recognition at AAOSH Annual Session
• Feature in AAOSH digital platforms and newsletter
• Video interview for AAOSH media channels
  

Submissions must be uploaded via the AAOSH Student Poster Contest Portal:

Scan this QR Code:

Or Click this Link: 

AAOSH Annual Session 2026 Student Poster Contest Form

Students will be required to submit:

• Poster PDF
• Abstract
• AI transparency statement
• Contact information