Submissions Guidelines
2025 The 14th TAO Residents’ Forum
Date: December 5, 2025
Venue: International Convention & Exhibition Centre (ICC Tainan)
Address: No. 3, Guiren 12th Road, Guiren District, Tainan City, Taiwan
⏹︎ Oral Presentation
1. Abstract Submission Deadline: September 05, 2025
- Online registration must be completed before the abstract submission.
- Changes cannot be accepted after the deadline.
- Follow the instructions of the Organizing Committee for post-review revisions.
2. Language
The Resident Forum is limited to Oral Presentation, and the official language is English (the Q&A section is included).
3. Type of Oral Presentation
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Research Presentation (basic research, clinical research)
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Case Report (case reports of academic significance)
4. Presenter Requirements
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Presenters must be students enrolled in a TAO Affiliated Training Institution.
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The first author should complete registration before abstract submission.
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Each participant may only submit one abstract as the presenting (first) author for Oral Presentation.
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The presentation competition is 15 minutes each, including 12 minutes of presentation, 2 minutes of Q&A, and 1 minute of transition.
5. Notification of Acceptance
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Acceptance decisions
All submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the TAO Committee. -
Method of notification
Notification of acceptance/rejection of abstracts will be sent via e-mail to the first author.
If you have any further questions, please contact: tao.taiwan@msa.hinet.net
6. Abstract Preparation Guidelines
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Affiliations and authors
The number of co-authors, including the presenter, should not exceed 4. -
Number of words
- The title of the abstract should be within 20 words maximum, including spaces.
Do not use abbreviations. A capital letter should be used only at the beginning. A period at the end is not necessary.
- The main body of the abstract, in English, should contain no more than 250 words.
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Abstract body
It is required that the text of the abstract be prepared using the Microsoft Word processing software and be pasted into the form using the copy-and-paste feature.Please follow the format below without omission.
A. Academic Exhibits: Objective, Materials & Methods, Results, Conclusion
B. Case Exhibits: Introduction, Diagnosis, Treatment Overview, Conclusion -
Download the Abstract Form [Click here]
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Submit the completed abstract form
Be sure to use Microsoft Word version to upload your file.
7. Presentation Format
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Each presentation should be in English (The details of the presentation will be listed on accepting letter)
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The slide format should be in Microsoft PowerPoint pptx version and 16:9 ratio. The PowerPoint file should be uploaded to the website and finalized by October 31, 2025.
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If you want to amend your presentation, simply upload the amended PowerPoint file by using the same user name and the topic of your presentation before the deadline.
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Personal laptop is NOT acceptable.
⏹︎ E-Poster Presentation
Date: December 6-7, 2025
Venue: 3F, International Convention & Exhibition Centre (ICC Tainan)
Address: No. 3, Guiren 12th Road, Guiren District, Tainan City, Taiwan
Abstract Submission Deadline: September 19, 2025
Abstract Submission Procedures
- The online registration and account application is available on the website.
- To access the Online Registration [Click here]
- Abstract online submission (Please complete the congress registration first)
- Abstract amendment (If you want to amend your submitted abstract, simply resubmit the new abstract by using the same username and presentation topic. However, the final revision must be submitted by September 19, 2025.)
Abstract Submission Guidelines
[Click here] to download the abstract form. The abstract can be written in English or Chinese and must not exceed 250 words (maximum). Use Microsoft Word to edit in English, with Times New Roman font, and the font size is 12 pt. The title should not exceed 20 words.
Content of Abstract for the e-Poster
Two types of e-Poster submissions: 1. Research report 2. Clinical report.
- Research report abstract should include Objective, Materials and Methods, Results, Conclusion.
- Clinical report abstract should include Introduction, Diagnosis, Treatment Overview, Conclusion. Please note that only cases finished with high standards will be accepted for e-Posters.
The research clinical report should be original scientific work and must not have been submitted or published elsewhere.
Notice of Acceptance
Applicants will receive an e-mail notification of acceptance or rejection after the submitted abstract has been reviewed by the scientific committee of the Taiwan Association of Orthodontists.
e-Poster Preparation
e-Posters will be displayed using a 55-inch electronic display board. All presentation content must be prepared in Microsoft PowerPoint and saved in PDF format. The example file of e-Poster is available for [download].
After receiving the notice of acceptance, the applicants should submit the e-Poster PDF file to the site by November 7, 2025.
Detailed Guidelines for e-Poster Presentation please refer to [2025 Call for Abstract].