Abstracts Submission Instructions

Thank you for your interest in presenting at the Triennial I.O.F.O.S. Congress of Forensic Odonto-Stomatology, taking place September 9-11, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. We are thrilled of your willingness to share your expertise with fellow members of the forensic odontology community.

Please make sure to read the instructions carefully. When you are ready to proceed, please click the button on the bottom of the page (Abstracts Submission).

The following has been prepared to assist you with submitting your abstract proposal for consideration. Please read through carefully as certain questions/requirements may have changed or updated from previous years.

KEY INFORMATION

  • Abstract submission deadline (all types): Monday January 26th 2026
  • Final selection notification by: Monday March 2nd 2026
  • Author Registration Deadline: Monday January 26th 2026
  • Conference dates: September 9-11, 2026
  • Excursion: September 12th 2026
  • Hotel booking deadline: Monday May 25th 2026

Important: The submission deadline is firm, and no abstracts submissions or updates will be accepted after that time.

Abstract Submission Information

Key Program Topics

Indicate in which of the following topics you wish to submit your abstract. Please note that the scientific committee may move your abstract to another topic if appropriate.

  • Forensic and Legal Age Estimation
  • Bite mark
  • Human Identification
  • DVI Process
  • Ethics
  • Malpractice
  • Dental Anthropology
  • Body Damage Evaluation
  • Forensic and Legal Medicine
  • Forensic Sciences
  • Criminalistic

Abstract Format

  • Maximum length of 400 words.
  • Mandatory language: English.
  • To ensure your abstract meets the submission criteria for the congress, it is mandatory to use the provided template. The instructions are inside each template. Please download the required abstract template by clicking the following links:
    • Abstract template oral communication,
    • Abstract template student oral communication,
    • Abstract template poster communication).
  • Accepted abstracts will be published in the meeting proceedings.

 

Peer Review

  • Abstracts will be subjected to peer review.
  • Abstracts will be classified as accepted, accepted with minor revisions or rejected for oral sessions.
  • Abstracts will be classified as accepted, accepted with minor revisions or rejected for the student oral session.
  • Abstracts will be classified as accepted, accepted with minor revisions or rejected for poster communication.