Pediatric Dentist: Individuals who are pediatric dentists and submit a proposal to present at an AAPD educational program, including the Annual Session, must be current AAPD member* in good standing at the time of proposal submission and must maintain their membership through the presentation of the program if selected. This requirement reflects AAPD's commitment to supporting and recognizing the contributions of its members while ensuring that members receive priority opportunities to educate their peers.

Non-Pediatric Dentist: Individuals whose primary professional discipline is outside of pediatric dentistry (e.g., other dental specialties, medicine, psychology, anesthesia, nursing, or other relevant fields) are not required to be members of AAPD to submit a proposal. AAPD welcomes expert presenters whose knowledge and experience enhance the educational value of its programs and support the AAPD's mission, regardless of membership status.

Corporate Representatives: Individuals whose primary role is to represent, market, or sell products or services on behalf of a commercial entity, including Friends of AAPD Members, are not eligible to submit proposals for scientific or educational sessions. The purpose of AAPD's educational programming is to provide independent, evidence-based continuing education and not to create opportunities for promotional presentations, product marketing, or sales activities. Corporate representatives may participate in AAPD programming through sponsorship, exhibits, industry-supported educational opportunities that comply with AAPD policies, or other approved engagement opportunities, but they are not eligible to serve through the general speaker application process.

Exceptions: Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Scientific Program Committee when doing so is determined to be in the best interest of the educational program and the AAPD.

Only online submissions will be reviewed; incomplete submissions will not be considered.

*Friends of Pediatric Dentistry Members do not qualify to submit for AAPD 2027.

During the submission process, and if you are accepted as a presenter, you will be asked to identify any financial interest by completing a Conflict of Interest Form. All dental goods/services financial relationships, regardless of relevance to your presentation, must be disclosed.

All final presentations and handouts must be submitted electronically to AAPD by April 7, 2027. AAPD must approve any handout materials for participants. Presentations will be downloaded onto one laptop for all sessions. Please note, AAPD has the right to update the submission timeline if necessary. Failure to submit by the deadline may result in cancellation of your presentation.

All of the above-listed speaking roles are unpaid. You are responsible for your own registration costs, travel expenses, and arrangements, including air travel and hotel accommodations. This is considered a contribution to your professional industry. These session types are the perfect pathway to achieving a paid Scientific Program speaking role where hotel accommodations, flights, registration, etc. are covered. The submission/application style programs are unpaid. Thank you for your contribution to AAPD 2027.

Speakers at AAPD 2027 are strictly prohibited from accepting financial support from corporate entities or commercial interests to offset or supplement any personal expenses associated with their participation, including but not limited to registration fees, airfare, lodging, meals, or other travel-related costs. This policy is intended to preserve the independence and educational integrity of AAPD programming and to avoid the appearance of commercial influence or conflicts of interest.