Hinman Dental Meeting — March 22, 2018 from page one 3 About the Publisher Tribune America, LLC 116 W. 23rd St., Suite 500 New York, N.Y. 10011 Phone: (212) 244-7181 Fax: (212) 244-7185 E-mail: info@dental-tribune.com www.dental-tribune.com Publisher & Chairman Torsten Oemus t.oemus@dental-tribune.com President/Chief Executive Officer Eric Seid e.seid@dental-tribune.com Group Editor Kristine Colker k.colker@dental-tribune.com Managing Editor Fred Michmershuizen f.michmershuizen@dental-tribune.com Managing Editor Sierra Rendon s.rendon@dental-tribune.com Managing Editor Robert Selleck r.selleck@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Humberto Estrada h.estrada@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Maria Kaiser m.kaiser@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Jordan McCumbee j.mccumbee@dental-tribune.com Client Relations Coordinator Leerol Colquhoun l.colquhoun@dental-tribune.com Education Director Christiane Ferret c.ferret@dtstudyclub.com Accounting Department Nirmala Singh n.singh@dental-tribune.com Published by Tribune America © 2018 Tribune America, LLC All rights reserved. today Thomas P. 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EVERYONE 7from page 1 program and theme, which is ‘Experi- ence Hinman: Invest in Your Future,’” said Dr. Patrick Yancey III, general chairman for Hinman 2018, in a press release sent out before the event. “It emphasizes the importance of continuing dental education for everyone, from Millennials just start- ing out to seasoned professionals looking to revitalize their practice. “We’ve created a quality continu- ing education program delivered by many new speakers as well as some of the profession’s favorites. We’ve also focused on providing attendees with many opportunities for face-to- face networking with colleagues and peers.” To that end, there are more than 250 quality continuing education courses to choose from as well as an exhibit hall featuring nearly 400 companies. This year, the meeting has added several new and in-depth sessions to its lineup of continuing education, including: Download the app! By downloading the Hinman Meeting app, you’ll find everything you need to navigate the meeting including: Adding and paying for courses, course room locations, C.E. verification, shut- tle schedules, directions and parking info, speaker bios, handouts, exhibitor show specials and maps of the exhibit hall, Georgia World Congress Center & Omni Hotel at CNN Center, among other items. • “Understanding the Concepts of Endodontics: A Hands-On Work- shop” with Dr. Ralan Wong, Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (one-hour lunch break). • “Introduction to Implant Den- tistry: Hands-On Placement with Models” with Dr. Michael Pruett, Sat- urday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (one-hour lunch break). • “Women and Their Money: A Road to Retirement,” with Megan Brinsfield of Motley Fool Wealth Man- agement, Saturday, 9 a.m.–noon. • “Maximizing Pediatric Air- ways with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta” with Dr. Erik Bauer, Dr. Steve Goudy and Dr. Michael Sebastian, Saturday, 8–11:30 a.m. In the exhibit hall In addition to Hinman’s continuing education program, Hinman 2018 will feature nearly 400 companies located in the Building A Exhibit Hall. Exhibitors will showcase new technology, equipment, products and services for the entire dental staff. New this year, Hinman will offer “Free Advice” booths where Hinman members will provide guidance on a number of hot, relevant topics. The exhibit hall is open until 5 p.m. today, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. In addition, the New Product Show- case will be open from 9 a.m. to noon Friday. Designed for the entire dental team and open to all attendees at no fee, 18 companies will present the latest products and services in an informative, non-commercial man- ner. 5 Share your Hinman thoughts and experiences on social media using the #MyHinman hashtag, and you can help raise money for student scholarships. (Photo/Provided by Hinman Dental Meeting) #MYHINMAN 7from page 1 posting a photo from the last time you attended Hinman to inviting your friends to join you at Hinman’s Night Out at the Georgia Aquarium on Friday. Posts also can simply be shar- ing Hinman’s page with your followers or discussing which courses, events or speakers you are most excited about. In addition, Hinman’s official hous- ing company, EventSphere, again will match donations to help increase the scholarship amount awarded to the three winners. As a result of Event- Sphere’s scholarship match at Hin- man 2017, Hinman raised $3,000 in additional scholarship funds. Hinman scholars Because of Hinman’s annual meet- ing each March, the Hinman Dental Society has contributed more than $8.5 million during the past 17 years, with $600,000 in 2017 alone, in schol- arships and large gifts in support of dental education. These gifts in 2017 included 92 scholarships provided to students at 47 premiere dental, hygiene, assisting and lab tech pro- grams. The students selected for scholar- ships are named “Hinman Scholars” and are recognized during a luncheon held each year at the Hinman Dental Meeting.