The Fine Edge of Dentistry 2026 by RACDS

Call for Abstracts

The call for abstracts has now closed and authors will be notified of the outcome of their submission on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.

Submissions were open to all general and specialist dentists and those in related fields working on original research or exciting clinical work that reflects the conference theme of Dental Care – The Next Era.

This theme, Dental Care – The Next Era, invited authors to explore how dentistry is evolving today and what lies ahead for the profession. We encouraged submissions that highlighted innovation, transformation, and sustainability in oral healthcare – from emerging technologies and new models of care to advances in education, research, and patient experience.

Abstracts should have reflected forward-thinking ideas, current developments, or visionary approaches that shape the future of dental practice and oral health. Submissions may have considered clinical, scientific, educational, or community perspectives, but all should have aligned with the theme’s focus on progress and possibility in the next era of dental care.

Authors were requested to review the instructions below and access details in the abstract submission portal before preparing and submitting an abstract.

Should you have any questions regarding the abstract submission process please do not hesitate to contact the Conference Office at racds@wsm.com.au.

KEY DATES TO REMEMBER

Abstract submission opens	Monday, 2 February 2026
Abstract submission closes	5pm (AEST) Monday, 18 May 2026 - now closed
Notifications sent to authors	Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Author acceptance deadline	Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Final program released	Monday, 22 June 2026
Speaker registration deadline	Monday, 6 July 2026
The Fine Edge of Dentistry 2026 Conference	17-19 September, 2026

PRESENTATION TYPES
All abstracts were eligible to be selected for one of two presentation types on either Friday, 18 September or Saturday, 19 September 2026:

Oral presentation: One (1) presentation within the Scientific Program: duration between 15 and 30 minutes (time allocations may vary)
Poster presentation: Displayed on poster boards (supplied) at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth for the duration of the two-day conference program.

Please note in-person conference registration is required to present an oral or poster presentation. Both full and day registration options are available.
Authors selected for a poster presentation are encouraged to be available to discuss their work during scheduled program breaks.

THEMES
Abstracts for The Fine Edge of Dentistry Conference 2026 were to be submitted under the theme of Dental Care – The Next Era.

Submitters were asked to nominate their specialty area, if applicable, or select 'Other' when they submitted their application:

Dento-maxillofacial radiology	Endodontics
Forensic odontology	General dentistry
Oral and maxillofacial pathology	Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Oral medicine	Oral pathology
Oral surgery	Orthodontics
Paediatric dentistry	Periodontics
Prosthodontics	Public health dentistry (community dentistry)
Special needs dentistry	Other

ABSTRACT TEMPLATE

Abstracts were required to be submitted using the guidelines in the below template.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION AMENDMENTS
As the deadline for submissions has passed and the review process is underway, abstracts can no longer be amended unless a direct request has been sent from the Conference Office.

NOTIFICATION TO AUTHORS
Notification of the outcome submissions will be communicated via email to the presenting author on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. Please note the details provided as the author contact should have been for the presenting author of the abstract. All correspondence relating to the submission will be directed to this person, and they should in turn distribute to all co-presenters as applicable.

PRESENTER REGISTRATION
The invitation to submit an abstract does not constitute an offer to pay travel, accommodation or registration costs associated with the Conference. Similarly, no presenter fee is paid to successful participants.

All presenters must register and pay to attend the conference by the speaker registration deadline (Monday, 6 July 2026), in order for the presentation to be included in the Scientific Program. It will be assumed any presenter not registered by this date has withdrawn their abstract from the program.

FURTHER ENQUIRIES

For any enquiries regarding abstract submission please contact the Fine Edge of Dentistry 2026 Conference Office:

Fine Edge of Dentistry 2026 Conference Office:

119 Buckhurst Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205 Australia
T +61 3 9645 6311
E racds@wsm.com.au
W thefineedgeofdentistry.com.au