The Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting – one of the nation’s largest dental meetings – has announced its Hinman 2021 educational program, which includes more than 45 in-person courses and more than 40 virtual courses, including live Q&A with the speakers. The 2o21 Meeting will be held March 12-13 at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center along with the option to join the meeting virtually.

“We’ve planned an exceptional program for Hinman 2021 that includes innovative live and virtual courses delivered by the world’s foremost dental experts,” said Dr. Robert J. O’Donnell, General Chair of Hinman 2021. “While observing social distancing and safety precautions, attendees can take advantage of hands-on participation courses, lectures, a scaled down exhibit hall and the keynote session. Whether they attend in person or virtually, registered professionals can meet their continuing education requirements, learn the latest developments in dentistry and connect with colleagues in new and exciting ways.”

Hinman’s livestreamed Keynote Session will be held Friday, March 12 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., with a viewing party option for in-person attendees at the College Football Hall of Fame. It will feature Air Force Colonel (Ret.) Nicole Malachowski, the first female Thunderbirds pilot and one of the first women to fly modern fighters in combat. As a leader, combat veteran, White House Fellow, and inductee into the Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame, Nicole had a distinguished 21-year Air Force career. It came to an end when a devastating tick-borne illness left her unable to speak or walk for 10 months. Nicole will share how she fought back, and other stories from her career and personal life, that will inspire you to rethink the challenges you face every day.

In-Person Course Offerings

Beginning March 12 at 7 a.m., Hinman will offer more than 45 courses across two days. Course topics range from implant complications, sleep apnea and restorative challenges in seniors to opioid and vape usage, sedation and achieving five-star customer service in the practice. Speakers include: Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Harold Crossley, Dr. Randy Huffines, Dr. Sully Sullivan, Ms. Janice Hurley and Dr. Roger Levin, among others.

A Team Track designed for all dental team members on Friday, March 12 includes:

· “Team Track: Your Image, Your Brand, Your Success,” Fr204a, Ms. Janice Hurley, 10 to 11 a.m.

· “Team Track: A ‘360 Slam Dunk’ Guide for Successful Teams,” Fr204a, Dr. Mark Hyman, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

· “Team Track: Become a Scheduling All-Star,” Fr204b, Mr. Larry Guzzardo, 2 to 3 p.m.

· “Team Track: World Class Team,” Fr204b, Dr. Roger Levin, 3 to 4 p.m.

Hinman 2021 also will offer 10 in-person participation courses, including:

· #Fr101 – “Veneer Prep ‘BLUEPRINT’ Workshop – From Prep to Provisionals,” Dr. William Bruce II, March 12, 8 to 11 a.m.

· #Fr102 – “Botox and Dermal Filler Training with Cadaver Anatomy Review Workshop,” Dr. Gigi Meinecke, March 12, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Repeated on Saturday #Sa108)

· #Fr103 – “Introduction to Implant Dentistry: Hands-On Placement with Models,” Dr. Michael Pruett, March 12, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

· #Fr104 – “Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Re-Certification (CPR),” March 12, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and #Fr106, 2 to 4 p.m.

· #Fr111 – “Applications in Treating Sleep Apnea in Your Practice: Hands-On Workshop,” Dr. Mark Murphy, March 12, 2 to 5 p.m.

· #Sa107 – “Occlusal Equilibration: Why, When and How,” Dr. Todd Davis, March 13, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

· #Sa109 – “Diagnostic Waxing for Complex Cases,” Dr. Thomas McDonald, March 13, 1 to 4 p.m.

· #Sa110 – “Composite ‘STREAMLINED’ for Anterior and Posterior Restorations Workshop,” Dr. William Bruce II, March 13, 1 to 4 p.m.

· #Sa111 – “Atraumatic Extraction and Socket Grafting for the General Practitioner,” Dr. Lee Silverstein, March 13, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Virtual Course Offerings

In addition to Hinman 2021’s in-person courses, more than 40 virtual courses will be offered simulive, which means they will be prerecorded and broadcast at a designated time during the Meeting with the speaker available in the chat and Q&A portion of the course. These courses will then be available on-demand through April 12.

Virtual course topics range from restoration challenges, COVID communications and new product demonstrations to pathologies, contemporary ceramics and pediatric dentistry. Speakers include: Dr. Gordon Christensen, Dr. Lee Ann Brady, Ms. Lois Banta, Dr. David Clark, Ms. Karen Davis, Dr. Michael Fling, Dr. Kenneth Hargreaves, Dr. Samuel Low and more.

Live Virtual Participation Course

Hinman 2021 also will offer its first live virtual participation course on Friday, March 12 from 2:30 to 5:30. Attendees will need access to a handpiece and curing light and will receive a supply kit in advance. Course#VFr100, “Better, Faster, Prettier Composites” will feature Dr. David Clark broadcasting live from his home office.

All virtual lectures are included in the registration fee. For in-person courses, attendees must register and pay in advance of the Meeting. There will not be an on-site registration option this year. For those who plan to attend the meeting in person, masks will be required and social distancing guidelines will be followed. Hinman is working closely with local and state officials to ensure the health and safety of attendees. Hinman’s COVID Policy can be found here.

To register for Hinman 2021 and learn more about the Meeting, please visit www.hinman.org and its social media channels.

The Hinman Tradition

The Hinman Dental Meeting is designed with a commitment to quality and professionalism and a high regard for the value of continuing education. The Meeting is sponsored by the Hinman Dental Society, a non-profit organization, and excess revenue is invested and gifted in the form of individual scholarships to dental, hygiene and assisting students and in contributions to institutions that foster dental education. For additional information about the Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting, visit Hinman.org or contact Hinman at (404) 231-1663.