today Hinman Dental Meeting Atlanta March 17

One device, many uses Dr. John Russo reflects on why his radiosurgery unit has given him such a good return on investment. »page 6 Say goodbye to basic caller ID New software can change the way you answer the phone (and you can save money if you buy it here!). »page 4 Higher strength and less flaws Why nanofibers might just be the wave of the future when it comes to dental composites. »page 14 Hinman Dental Meeting · Atlanta, Georgia · Thursday, March 17, 2016 Vol. 7, No. 1 12 places 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 down- town, the dome is the home venue for the Atlanta Falcons. Annually, the dome hosts the SEC Football Champi- onship and the Chick-fil-A Bowl. 5 The Georgia Dome. (Photo/Provided by the Georgia World Congress Center) 8 see ATLANTA, page 3 Total package 5 A view of Atlanta. (Photo/Provided by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority) n There are a lot of new good- ies underneath the rainbow this St. Patrick’s Day, and all of them can be found here at the Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting. One of the biggest new happen- ings is the Total Health Connection Pavilion, found in the exhibit hall. There, you can learn about healthy living, receive a free health screen- ing, sample nourishing snacks, visit with health-related exhibitors, talk to lifestyleexpertsandentertowina$50 gasoline card each day. You also can earn C.E. credit for various courses held at the pavilion, located in the back of the 1600 aisle next to the table clinics. The meeting’s total-health connec- tion isn’t just limited to the exhibit hall either. Meeting organizers have created a larger program that focuses on the health and science of the entire body, emphasizing the relationship between oral and systemic health. A wide variety of courses and lectures across all three days include a total- health focus and can be found in the course listings by looking for the Total Health Connection logo. Other new items you can enjoy at this year’s meeting: “mini- residencies” with in-depth courses on geriatrics, pediatrics and cone-beam anatomy; more than 20 speakers who haven’t previously presented at Hin- man; a S.I.L.V.E.R. course (“Strategies to Implement that Lead to a Valu- able Enjoyable Retirement”), and the “Hinman’s Night Out: Dancing in the Dome” on Friday night (registration required). For more information on any and all of these events, check out the on-site guide or download the 2016 Dental Hinman Meeting app to your smartphone.

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