Criteria and Details:

At IODCPC 2026, we celebrate institutions and departments that exemplify excellence in patient care, academic engagement, and leadership in the diagnosis and management of oral and maxillofacial diseases.

✨ Excellence in Patient Care Award:

Awarded to: The Institution with the highest number of accepted case presentations

Purpose: To recognize an institution that demonstrates an outstanding commitment to patient-centered diagnosis and management through the volume, quality, and diversity of submitted cases.

Eligibility:

  • Institutions must have multiple accepted case presentations at IODCPC 2026.
  • Presentations must reflect clinical depth, interdepartmental collaboration, and a focus on real-world patient care.

Selection:

  • Based on the number of accepted case presentations.
  • Quality will be reviewed by the scientific committee to ensure standards are met.

✨ Department of the Year – Excellence in Patient Care

Awarded to: A specific department within an institution

Purpose: To honor a department that has shown exceptional commitment to diagnosing and managing oral diseases and whose case presentations demonstrate teamwork, consistency, and clinical excellence.

Eligibility:

  • The department must have multiple accepted submissions.
  • Must demonstrate intra-departmental coordination and consistency in case quality.

Selection:

  • The quality and depth of cases will be assessed.
  • The number of accepted presentations may be a supporting factor.

🎓 Excellence in Learning and Leadership Award

Awarded to: Institution with outstanding representation and engagement

Purpose: To recognize an institution that fosters a strong academic culture through participation, leadership, and community presence during the conference.

Eligibility:

  • High number of registered participants from the institution.
  • Visible engagement in multiple aspects of the conference (presenting, attending sessions, and participating in discussions and networking spaces).

Selection:

  • Overall representation and involvement across the virtual platform.
  • Judged by the organizing team based on presence and participation.

⭐Additional awards recognizing outstanding individual case presentations will be announced during the conference.