• J Dent Educ · Nov 2020

    The impact of COVID-19: Considerations for future dental conferences.

    • Peter Rekawek, Pamela Rice, and Neeraj Panchal.
    • School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
    • J Dent Educ. 2020 Nov 1; 84 (11): 1188-1191.

    AbstractThe onset of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) impacted all facets of global communities. As such, dental organizations must reconsider the traditional format of conferences in order to abide by public health guidelines. Such an adjustment is required in an effort to limit the footprint and ensure the safety of its participants. This article aims to provide guidance to reformat a traditional conference to a virtual platform. Recommendations are made pertaining to the structure of organizational committees, the intricacies of digital platforms, any associated costs, and adjustments to advertising and sponsorships. The authors also provide direction regarding changes in scheduling, and suggestions in order to replicate the social aspect of academic conferences. Careful consideration of the existing format can help design an efficient virtual platform that will continue to yield professional growth and drive the frontier of research in dentistry during this pandemic.© 2020 American Dental Education Association.

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