AAP Annual Meeting 2027
American Academy of Periodontology
- Dates
- September 16–19, 2027 Confirmed
- Location
- Boston, United States
- Expected attendance
- About 3,550
- Therapy or topic area
- Dentistry
About the meeting
The AAP Annual Meeting is the premier live-learning and networking event in periodontology, bringing together periodontists and dental professionals for education, research, and collaboration. The 113th edition will be held in Boston, September 16-19, 2027.
Based on the official AAP website.
Key dates for AAP 2027
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract submission deadline | March 18, 2027 | Estimated |
| Abstract notification | June 1, 2027 | Estimated |
| Meeting | September 16–19, 2027 | Confirmed |
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Submitting an abstract to AAP 2027
- Length
- 3,000 characters including spaces; table/image captions get a separate 500-character limit that does not count toward it. 2026 rules
- Tables and figures
- Up to 4 uploads in total, one table or image per upload, in any mix of tables and images. 2026 rules
- Who can submit
- Competitions: lead author must be a current resident or have graduated within 18 months, and may compete in only one Competition per year. The Research Forum Poster Session is open to all researchers. Case reports go to the poster session only. 2026 rules
- Membership required
- No 2026 rules
- Previously presented work
- Work presented at other meetings is accepted, but not published work, except as an abstract of 200 words or less. 2026 rules
AAP hasn't published its 2027 guidelines yet. Until it does, items marked 2026 rules show the 2026 requirements. Summarized from AAP's guidelines, checked October 27, 2026. The official guidelines always take precedence.
Common questions
When is the AAP 2027 abstract deadline?
The abstract submission deadline is March 18, 2027 (estimated).
When and where is AAP 2027?
AAP 2027 takes place September 16–19, 2027 in Boston, United States. The dates are confirmed.
How many people attend AAP?
About 3,550 people are expected at AAP 2027.
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Past editions
| Year | Meeting dates | City | Abstract deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 30 – November 1, 2026 | Seattle | May 1, 2026 |
| 2025 | October 15–18, 2025 | Toronto | Not recorded |
| 2024 | October 31 – November 3, 2024 | San Diego | Not recorded |
| 2023 | November 9–12, 2023 | Austin | Not recorded |
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AAP abstracts are due in 132 days
The deadline is March 18, 2027 (estimated). Watch AAP and we'll email you before it, whenever its dates change, and when the 2028 deadline is announced.