18th ICAAPD Malaysia 2026
Programme
schedule
Explore the official programme schedule for the AAPD 2026, organised by day for easy reference.
Scientific programme overview
Browse the conference programme by day, including keynote sessions, symposiums, free papers, social events and other scheduled activities.
Day 1
30 September 2026
Pre-conference day featuring registration, workshops, free papers, board meeting and the invited welcome reception.
Pre-conference
Workshop sessions
Multiple pre-conference workshops are scheduled within the same block.
Elderly Oral Care Workshop
Open attendance
Oral Health Literacy Workshop
Open attendance
Fluoride Workshop
Closed workshop
Smoking Cessation and Vaping Workshop
Open attendance
Light refreshment
AAPD Board Meeting and Free Papers
Free papers include oral presentation, poster presentation and 3MT formats.
Free time
Welcome reception
By invitation only for AAPD BOE members, speakers and main sponsors.
Invited groups include Diamond and Platinum sponsors.
Day 2
1 October 2026
Main conference opening day with plenary sessions, distinguished forum, keynote, symposium tracks, free papers and gala dinner.
Main conference
Registration
From Molecular to Population: Prevention of Dental Caries and Periodontal Diseases
Integrating Oral Health into Universal Health Coverage in Asia: Strategic Initiatives and Challenges
Coffee break and networking
18th ICAAPD Opening Ceremony
Keynote Speech
Lunch, Poster and Exhibition Viewing
Networking session during the lunch break.
Parallel symposium sessions
Symposium 1
The New Nicotine Frontier: Tobacco, Vaping, Oral Health and the Evolving Risk Landscape
Symposium 2
Strengthening Public Health Impact through Education and Training
Free papers
Oral presentation, poster presentation and 3MT sessions.
Free time
Gala Dinner
Day 3
2 October 2026
Main conference continuation with free papers, plenaries, parallel symposia, closing ceremony and award presentation.
Main conference
Registration
Free papers
Oral presentation, poster presentation and 3MT sessions.
Coffee break and networking
Parallel symposium sessions
Symposium 3
Caries Prevention in Children and Adolescents: Innovations and Policy Implication
Symposium 4
Transforming Preventive Dentistry through Digital Health Technologies
Topic - TBC
Lunch, Poster and Exhibition Viewing
Networking session during the lunch break.
Parallel symposium sessions
Symposium 5
Advancing Oral Health Literacy and Population Health
Symposium 6
Preventive Dentistry for Ageing Population: Ensuring Quality of Life and Independence
Dental Preparedness in Times of Disaster
Topic marked as TBC in the simplified schedule.
Closing and Award Giving Ceremony
Tea break and adjourned
Free papers
Include oral presentation, poster presentation and 3MT formats.
Competing entries
Competing entries include 3-minute thesis, oral presentation and poster presentation.
Non-competing entries
Non-competing entries will be presented via e-poster.