Hinman centennial

ATLANTA, Georgia--The Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting, a leading dental meeting and source of continuing education in dentistry, will host its centennial meeting March 22-24, 2012.

The 100th Hinman will feature more than 65 dental experts, more than 250 courses--including 50 hands-on workshops--all-day educational tracks for dentists, dental hygienists, assistants, and office staff, and nearly 400 companies demonstrating the latest in dentistry.

At least 23,000 dental professionals are expected to attend the 100th meeting held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

“We couldn’t be more excited to be celebrating the 100th Hinman and in honor of this special occasion," said Dr. Allen French, general chairman of the 2012 Hinman Dental Meeting.

"We have lined up an impressive roster of speakers, innovative exhibits, and the parties of the century. What started as a study club in 1912 has grown to become one of the preeminent dental meetings in the country with a 100-year legacy of excellence.”

Continuing education program
Hinman’s 2012 continuing education program will feature more than 65 nationally renowned clinicians and leaders in the field of dentistry and more than 250 lectures and workshops, a quarter of which are participation courses.

New this year to Hinman is a three-day educational track, “Emerging Dentist’s Survival Guide,” designed for new dentists and dental students. Courses will be held from 1 to 4 p.m March 22; from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 23; and from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 24.

In addition, an all-day Pankey Institute session will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m March 24. “Looks Great, Feels Great, Functions Great – The Pankey Edge in 2012” features four lectures in two sessions that are designed for dentists and students.

The “Business Fast Track” returns in 2012 and offers eight courses held on March 22 and March 23. Also returning for a third year are the all-day educational tracks designed specifically for dental hygienists, dental assistants, and business office staff.

“Prevention Convention,” from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 22 and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 23 is for hygienists; “Assisting Extravaganza,” from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 23 is for dental assistants; and “Business Office Bonanza,” from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. also on March 23 is for office staff. All three full-day tracks feature six, 50-minute lectures and cover a range of topics geared to the dental staff member.

In addition, the 2012 meeting will offer attendees a range of topics from which to choose, daily ADAA courses, online handouts available in advance of the meeting, and a computerized CE process to eliminate lines at the end of courses.

“For the past 100 years, Hinman has provided quality continuing education for dental professionals, and has delivered on its promise to inspire attendees on every level,” said Dr. French. “The centennial Hinman brings together the best in education, exhibits, and entertainment.”

Meeting highlights
In addition to the continuing education program, Hinman will feature nearly 400 companies--located conveniently in one hall and on one level. Exhibitors will showcase new technology, equipment, products, and services for the dental staff.

New on 2012 and in honor of the 100th meeting, the exhibit hall will feature Dental Office Pavilions, a special “100 Years of Hinman” exhibit, and a new product pavilion with recent innovations.

The 2012 meeting highlights also include:

* Keynote Session, featuring Former First Lady Laura Bush
* A special centennial prize program that includes diamond and $100-bill giveaways, Delta airline tickets, two resort vacations, and
* A dental student orientation reception to familiarize dental students with the Hinman Dental Meeting and the continuing education process
* Two “Parties of the Century,” the dentist reception and auxiliary reception, held in the Omni Hotel

Scholarship program
As a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of the dental profession, the Hinman Dental Society will present scholarships and gifts totaling more than $250,000 to approximately 92 dental, dental hygiene, laboratory technician, and dental assisting students at colleges and universities throughout the Southeast, as well as dental education groups and clinics. As in years past, the scholarships will be presented at the scholars’ luncheon during the meeting.

Registration process
Interested attendees can find detailed information about the 2012 meeting online at www.hinman.org. Professionals who register online will receive a confirmation and invoice via email. Professionals who wish to register by mail can request a registration brochure by calling the Hinman Dental Meeting executive office at (404) 231-1663. Attendees will receive the lower rate if they register on or before Feb. 23, 2012.

Hotel and travel reservations
For those attendees not wishing to make arrangements online, onPeak, Hinman’s designated hotel service, has established a toll-free number for lodging and travel reservations. Interested attendees should call (800) 243-1581. Attendees also can send an email to [email protected].

Important dates
* Online registration opened Dec.1, 2011

* Early registration (online or by mail) is available through Feb. 23, 2012. (Note: Early registrants will receive ticketed priority seating at aeneral attendance sessions.)

* Onsite registration opens at 1 p.m. March 22, 2012

* Presentations and courses begin at 8 a.m. March 22 and continue until 4:30 p.m March 24

* Keynote session will be held at 5:30 p.m. March 22

* The Exhibit Hall will be open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. March 22; 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. March 23; and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 24.

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For more information, visit www.hinman.org or contact Sylvia Ratchford, executive director, at (404) 231-1663.

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