Dental Students

There are a variety of opportunities each year for you to learn and network. At the meeting, there are:

Things To Do

Hinman offers a variety of great learning opportunities for students. Meeting registration is free and many courses have no cost to attend.

The meeting also offers several "fun events" to attend. Be sure not to miss:

• Auxiliary Reception (Friday)- This gathering is filled with free food and drink, dancing, and fun!
• Dentist Reception (Friday)- This event has a great spread of food and a live band that promises a good time for all!

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The Exhibit Hall is a great place to see the latest dental products, technologies, and meet people.

• Free internet is available in the Cyber café and complimentary morning and afternoon snacks are also provided.
• Make sure you check out some of the table clinic presentations, several of which are presented by dental students.
• History/New Product Pavilion will be located just outside the Eatery on the left side of the hall. Here, you can explore the latest products from companies already exhibiting on the floor.
• Hands-on and lecture courses will conveniently take place in the hall each day. Pre-register to ensure you have a seat.
• Diamond-A-Day Giveaway will take place in celebration of the Hinman 100th diamond anniversary. Be sure to drop your ticket in the ticket tumbler located within the New Product Pavilion for your chance to win.
• Redeem your Hinman Dining Dollars found in the Guide to Technical Exhibits book, for special values with food vendors in the Hinman Eatery and throughout the Exhibit Hall.
• Look for Dr. and Mrs. Hinman on the show floor for your chance to win several $100 cash prize give-a-ways. Once you find them give them your ticket for a chance to win. They are also available for pictures.

Places To Go

Another great part of attending the meeting is being right in the center of the best city in the South! Atlanta offers so many different opportunities.

Check back to print off your Southern Hospitality card for substantial savings around the city of Atlanta! Also, check back soon to view and print our 2012 Luckie District Coupons - all establishments are within walking distance of the GWCC!

Top 10 Budget Friendly Restaurants (within walking distance of the GWCC):

• Baja Fresh Mexican Grill (Centennial Olympic Park)
• CNN Food Court (Across the street)
• Hard Rock Café (6-7 blocks from the GWCC)
• Luckie Lounge (across from the Georgia Aquarium)
• Max's Pizza (3 blocks from the GWCC)
• Side Bar (6 blocks from GWCC)
• Rise Sushi (3 blocks from the GWCC)
• STATS (2 blocks from the GWCC)
• Taco Mac (connected to Phillips Arena)
• Ted's Montana Grill (3 blocks from the GWCC)

People to Meet

With attendees coming in from all over the world, there are definitely several opportunities to meet new people and network.

In addition to the classes and events listed above, there are also alumni receptions for some schools at the meeting, check here to see if your school is on the list!

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If you have any questions about the meeting or feedback on this page, contact Britney in the Hinman office at bvollmer@hinman.org