INSTRUCTIONS:

The abstract must be typed in English and Arabic (in separate forms) and stored in an IBM-formatted diskette (properly labeled with author’s name and title of abstract).

The abstract form should be accomplished in the following manner:

a) The title should not exceed 10 words
b) The author’s name and degree(s) should all be in capital letters.
An asterisk (*) should be placed after the presenter’s name. The institution(s) should be enclosed in parenthesis.
c) The abstract must describe the objectives, methods, results (data and statistical analysis [where appropriate] and conclusions. When type-written, it should not exceed 200 words.

Presenter or author should send a one-page summary of his scientific and academic degrees.

In order to ensure efficient processing of abstracts, it is important that the necessary requirements are submitted all together. You should therefore send the following:

a) The typewritten abstract in English and Arabic (in separate forms).
b) A one-page summary of the author’s academic & scientific degrees. A properly labeled IBM-formatted diskette which has both English and Arabic abstracts to the attention of:

THE CHAIRMAN, SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
PO Box 52500, Riyadh 11563
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Fax: 966-1-467-7765
E-mail address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Deadline for submission of abstracts will be on: 17 December 2005 [15 Dhualqada 1426H]. Preferably, abstracts should be e-mailed to save on time.

Should you have inquiries, you may call Ms. Emma at 966-1-467-7743.

Please be reminded that the submission of an abstract carries with it the obligation of the author to present the paper in person. Request for withdrawal of paper must be made in writing by the presenter (request from anyone other than the presenter will not be honored). If the presenter finds it impossible to deliver the paper due to circumstances beyond his control, he/she must send a written notice with an explanation including the name of his/her substitute presenter. A substitute, however, must be a co-author listed in the abstract.

Kindly take note that the Original researches which will be accepted in the Meeting will be published in the JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH under the IADR Saudi Arabian Section.

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