General Instructions:

• Abstracts not submitted using this template will be returned for correction.

• Your abstract should clearly and concisely outline the CONTENT of your presentation and include key points or issues to be addressed.

Formatting Rules:

• Abstract Title: Must be Arial, 10 pt font, bold, left-aligned, and in CAPITAL LETTERS.

• Author/s: Arial, 10pt font, First Name, Surname in CAPITALS. List the name of the Presenting author/s first and bold all presenters. Separate names with a comma and use superscripts (e.g., Jane THOMPSON¹, Mary CLARK²).

• Organisation or Affiliation: Arial, 10pt font, Italics, Organisation, City, Country. Number organisations in superscript to indicate association with the author (e.g., ¹Pusat Pakar Pergigian, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, ²Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital Tawau, Malaysia).

• Abstract Text Length & Style: Maximum of 250 words (including references). Must be Arial, 10pt font, single-spaced, and left-aligned.

Required Subheadings: Where applicable, your abstract must include the following subheadings:

• Background: Include what is already known about the subject and what is not known/what the study intended to examine.

• Methodology.

• Results.

• Conclusions: Include the primary take-home message, additional findings of importance, and practical implications or perspectives.

• Keywords

Deadline of abstract submission: 15 October 2026