CONFERENCE PROGRAM (Tentative)
February 19, 2027 (Friday) February 20, 2027 (Saturday) February 21, 2027 (Sunday)
09:00 - Optional Faculty & Half-Day Tour 08:00 - 09:00 Registration 08:00 - 09:00 Registration
09:00 - 09:30 Opening Ceremony 09:00 - 10:00 Special Lecture (2)
09:30 - 10:30 Special Lecture (2) 10:00 - 10:15 Coffee Break
10:30 - 10:45 Coffee Break 10:15 - 11:45 Symposium III
10:45 - 12:15 Symposium I 11:45 - 13:30 Deans Meeting (Invited)
12:15 - 13:00 Poster Presentation I 11:45 - 12:45 Poster Presentation III
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch 12:45 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:30 Oral Presentation I 14:00 - 15:30 Oral Presentation II
(Poster Presentation II) (Poster Presentation IV)
15:30 - 17:00 Symposium II 15:30 - 17:00 Symposium IV
19:00 - 21:00 Gala Dinner 17:00 - 17:15 Award & Closing Ceremony
CONFERENCE VENUE
The Heritage Grand Khon Kaen Hotel and Convention
9 Pracha Samran Rd, Nai Mueang, Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen 40000, Thailand
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Faculty of Dentistry, Niigata University, Japan (TBC)
  1. Professor Dr. Makoto Inoue (Dean)
  2. Professor Dr. Hiroshi Ogawa (Vice Dean)
  3. Assistant Professor Dr. Kaung Myat Thwin
  4. Dr. Natcha Tassanapong
  5. Mr. Seiji Yoshida
  6. Mr. Yusuke Nakagawa
  7. Ms. Aina Minami
Faculty of Dentistry, Khon Kaen University (TBC)
  1. (Dean)
  2. (Deputy Dean)
The organizing committee of the 2027 International Collaborative Symposium on Development of Human Resources in Practical Oral Health and Treatment is pleased to extend an invitation to researchers to submit abstracts for oral presentations, poster presentations, or symposiums (by invitation only) for facilitating the exchange of perspectives among participants on the current theme.
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES
  1. All participants are kindly requested to complete the registration by providing the necessary information online.
  2. Please click for online registration. After completing the form, kindly select the "SUBMIT" button for complete registration.
  3. Upon completion, the confirmation letter will be automatically sent to your e-mail. Please print the confirmation letter and present it at the registration desk upon your arrival at the conference venue on February 20, 2027 (Saturday). If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Asst. Prof. Kaung Myat Thwin.
REGRISTRATION FEES
Oral / Poster Presenter Free
Symposium Speaker / Chair Free
Deans Meeting (by invitation only) Free
Gala Dinner (February 20, 2027) Free (Charges applicable to non-presenters and accompanying persons)
Optional Faculty Tour (TBC) Free
Optional Half-Day Tour (TBC) TBC
**Please note that registration and gala dinner are FREE ONLY for Invited Deans, Speakers, Chairs, and Oral/Poster Presenters. All other participants, including non-presenters and accompanying persons, will be required to pay the registration and gala dinner fees.**
SUMMARY GUIDELINES
  1. First, all symposium speakers/chairs are requested to register online following the Registration Guidelines.
  2. The titles of the presentation summaries are limited to 20 words or fewer and should be in a title case format, typed in Times New Roman, font size 14.
  3. The authors' names and affiliations should be in Times New Roman, font size 12.
  4. The body of the summaries should be typed in Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.
  5. Please submit a summary of your presentation based on the designated format.
  6. Please download the template for the presentation summary
  7. Please submit your summary and register for the symposium
GENERAL ABSTRACT GUIDELINES
  1. First, all oral/poster presenters are requested to register online following the Registration Guidelines. The abstracts submitted without registration will be excluded.
  2. The Scientific Committee invites the submission of original scientific materials that have never been presented or published at the time of the abstract submission deadline.
  3. Do not submit the same study in multiple abstracts. Abstracts that appear as more than one version of a single study will be rejected.
  4. Each individual may present only one abstract, but their name can be included as a co-author in multiple abstracts.
  5. Presenters must indicate whether they wish to join the poster or oral presentation category. However, the final decision will be made by the committee if the number of submissions for each category exceeds the limit.
  6. The Scientific Committee reserves the right to edit abstracts for publication purposes. However, please be informed that it is the author's responsibility to submit a correct abstract.
  7. The abstract text is limited to 250 words. (The title, authors, and affiliations are not included in the 250-word limit).
  8. The titles of the abstracts are limited to 20 words or fewer and should be in a title case format, typed in Times New Roman, font size 14.
  9. The authors' names and affiliations should be in Times New Roman, font size 12. Please underline the name of the author presenting the paper.
  10. The body of the abstract should be typed in Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.
  11. Abstracts should be submitted in clear English, free from grammatical and spelling errors, to allow the reviewers to focus on the scientific content of the abstract.
  12. Abstracts cannot be modified once submitted.
  13. All abstract submissions must strictly follow the template provided. Failure to do so will lead to disqualification.
  14. Please download the template for the abstract
  15. All accepted abstracts will be published in the conference book.
  16. The deadline for abstract submission and conference registration is 30th November 2026. Abstracts received after the deadline will not be considered.
  17. Please submit your abstract and register for the symposium
ABSTRACT REVIEW AND SELECTION
  1. The abstract submitted should have significant content in the field of oral health or dentistry.
  2. A panel of experts will review the abstracts for necessary revisions and suitability before accepting the final version for submission.
  3. Only one presentation is allowed per participant as a presenter.
  4. The corresponding/ presenting author will receive a confirmation of acceptance for oral or poster presentation via email by 31st December 2026. Presentation guidelines will be provided upon confirmation of abstract acceptance.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
If the author wishes to withdraw their abstract, they are requested to do so in writing via email to Asst. Prof. Kaung Myat Thwin before 14th January 2027.
OTHER
Before abstract submission, ensure that the following are agreed upon by all authors:
  1. Be aware that their names will appear on the abstract, and all authors agree to the submission and presentation of the results.
  2. Understand that the poster and/or oral presentation may be photographed, videotaped, and/or recorded via other media means during the symposium.
  3. Understand that all possible patent and copyright issues must be resolved before submission.
Category Duration
Special Lecture 30 minutes (TBC)
Symposium Speaker Please contact the chairs/organizers of your symposium session
Oral Presentation 10 minutes (7 minutes for presentation and 3 minutes for Q/A)
Poster Presentation 7 minutes (5 minutes for presentation and 2 minutes for Q/A)
E-POSTER GUIDELINES
  1. The poster dimensions should be followed the portrait orientation (height: 1920 pixels, width: 1080 pixels).
  2. The poster should include a title, names of the authors and affiliations at the top. It is recommended to include a small recent photo of the presenter in the top corner of the poster.
  3. The poster file should be image files either JPEG or PNG format.
  4. Please bring the E-Poster file to the symposium on a flash drive as a backup.
  5. Please keep the poster clear and concise, avoiding overcrowding with excessive text. There are no restrictions on font type and size for poster presentations.
  6. The final poster file must be submitted to Asst. Prof. Dr. Kaung Myat Thwin at least 2 weeks before the symposium (5th February 2027).
  7. The poster presentation will be performed in front of the LCD screen at a designated time. Please make sure to stand at your poster 10 minutes before your presentation time. The chairs will visit your poster to start your presentation.
  8. The presentation time and LCD screen number will be announced a few days before the symposium.
ORAL / SYMPOSIUM PRESENTATION GUIDELINES
  1. Presentations must be prepared in Power-point; other formats will not be supported. However, it is recommended to prepare a PDF file as a backup.
  2. Please use a 16:9 format for your slides. The font type should be in a system font or web-safe font. There are no restrictions on font size for Power-point presentation.
  3. Presentation should be saved to a USB drive or other portable format, and handed it in to the scientific program committee during the registration time.
  4. Please name your Power-point file using the time of your presentation (24-hour format) followed by your surname. (e.g. 10.30_Thwin.pptx.)
  5. Use of personal computers will not be permitted.
  6. If you have videos or audios, they must be embedded in the presentation. We strongly advise that you upload and test it well before your presentation.
  7. Presentation preview is imperative for every presenter. Please check your presentation data at the preview desk in the morning of your presentation day during registration.
ACCOMMODATION / HOTEL RESERVATION
All participants (except invited deans and Niigata University's participants) are requested to book directly a hotel room in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The organizing committee will not be responsible for making room reservations.
FOR INVITED DEANS
  1. All invited deans are requested to register online following the REGISTRATION GUIDELINES.
  2. Niigata University will cover your flight and accommodation for attending the symposium.
  3. Please note that arrangement for flight booking and payment is your responsibility. Please keep and bring your receipts to the registration desk at the conference venue for re-imbursement.
  4. Regarding the hotel booking, if you wish to stay at the hotel of the conference venue, we are delighted to assist you with the booking process. Please click to provide your information by 31st December, 2026.
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Deadline : 30th November 2026
Abstract / Summary Deadline : 30th November 2026
Notification of Acceptance : 30th November 2026
E-poster Submission Deadline : 5th February 2027
Oral Presentation Submission Deadline : at the venue during the registration time
OPTIONAL FACULTY TOUR/ OPTIONAL HALF-DAY TOUR
Optional Faculty Tour at Faculty of Dentistry, Khon Kaen University, Thailand (TBC).
Optional Half-Day Tour: a half-day Khon Kaen sightseeing tour (TBC).
Detailed information for these optional tours will be provided later.
CONTACT
For any additional inquiries, please feel free to contact:
Faculty of Dentistry, Niigata University, Japan
Asst. Prof. Kaung Myat Thwin
kaung@dent.niigata-u.ac.jp
symposium.nu@gmail.com