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Orthodontic options for adults How six months of treatment can change your patients’ smiles — and their lives. »page 6 Get passionate Remember how excited you were about dentistry back in the beginning? Make sure you always feel that way. »page 4 Pictures and beyond A touchscreen, a camera sensor and an easy-to-use wand make this much more than an intraoral camera. »page 8 Hinman Dental Meeting · Atlanta, Georgia • Thursday, March 27, 2014 Vol. 5, No. 1 12 places you have to check out in Atlanta n Forthosewhoarelookingforsome- thing to do after attending courses and visiting the exhibit hall, Atlanta is viewed by many to be one of the most exciting cities in the country. Here are 12 attractions to check out. Georgia Aquarium The world’s largest aquarium is home to beluga whales, whale sharks, pen- guins and other aquatic animals. World of Coca-Cola The Coke museum features a multi- sensory 4-D theater, an 1880s soda fountain and a live-action bottling line, plus an opportunity to sample nearly 70 different beverages from around the world. Georgia Dome The Georgia Dome, the largest cable- supported domed stadium in the world, opened in 1992. Located in downtown Atlanta, the dome is the home venue for the Atlanta Falcons. Annually, the dome hosts the SEC FootballChampionshipandtheChick- fil-A Bowl. Margaret Mitchell House The three-story Tudor Revival man- Excellence starts here 5 The Georgia Dome. (Photo/Provided by the Georgia World Congress Center) n It’s time to set your aim to excel- lence, and the 102nd Thomas P. Hin- man Dental Meeting is ready to help you do that. For the next three days, you will have the chance to learn from more than 65 dental experts — who together will lead more than 230 courses, including all-day educational tracks for you and every one of your col- leagues — and chat up nearly 400 com- paniesaboutthelatestinproductsand technology. There will also be 75 participation and interactive courses to give you an opportunity to learn new procedures and fine-tune your skills. Topics range from Botox and dermal fillers to myo- fascial pain treatment and interactive CEREC instruction. Otherhighlightsofthisyear’smeet- ing include: • New “Dentist-Only Hours” on the exhibit floor. Held from 9 to 11 a.m. today,thisisanexclusiveopportunity for dentists to shop the floor and get their product and equipment ques- tions answered in an efficient setting. • Prizes and giveaways. The “Hin- man Treasure Quest” lets you win up to $500 a day while the “Wheel of Chance” gives you an opportunity to cash in your spin tickets found in your registration packet to win a prize. In addition, Hinman is raising money for scholarships with a raffle for a new Audi convertible, Delta Skymiles and cash. • Messages to Our Military. Last year, attendees and exhibitors sent 2,500 postcards overseas to the mili- tary. You can join in this year by visiting the Messages to Our Military booth, No. 137, on the main aisle and writing a postcard or two of apprecia- tion. 5 A view of Atlanta. (Photo/Provided by the Georgia World Congress Center) Here at Hinman For more information on any part of this year’s meeting, including educa- tional courses and social events, pick up the official program or download the 2014 Hinman Dental Meeting app to your smartphone. 8 see ATLANTA, page 3