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The Hinman Dental Society, a non-profit organization, is comprised of more than 800 member dentists primarily located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1911 by Thomas P. Hinman, the Society is dedicated to the advancement of its membership through outstanding educational and professional development opportunities, as well as promoting the high practice standards of the field of dentistry through public advocacy and outreach.
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Membership Meetings
September 14, 2026
Emory Conference Center - Ryan Vet
November 9, 2026
Westin Perimeter - Michael Dorociak
January 21, 2027
Zoo Atlanta (Staff lecture!) - Bruce Christopher
Teeing Up a Great Year
The odds of an average golfer making a hole-in-one are about 1 in 12,500 on a par-3. June 6, during the Annual Meeting golf tournament, I beat those odds with a hole-in-one on Hole 6. Many of you who attended the Annual Meeting have already heard the story—I even worked it into my Presidential acceptance speech. My husband, Major, is my biggestfan (and self-appointed coach), so whenever we’re with friends and the conversation lulls, he’ll grin and say, “Tell them about the hole-in-one.”
Well...for those of you who weren’t there, here’s the short version. I hit my tee shot over the water. It landed on the bank, took a friendly bounce, rolled slowly toward the pin...and disappeared into the cup. As memorableas that shot was, it wasn’t the highlight of theweekend. The greatest privilege was being entrusted with the opportunity to serve as your President.
That remarkable weekend also caused me to reflecton another extraordinary accomplishment—the 2026 Hinman year. While a hole-in-one may be a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence, the excellence of our Society isno accident. It is the result of thoughtful leadership,a legacy of exceptional administrative support, dedicated Trustees and generations of members who have faithfully invested their time and talents to makeeach meeting better than the last.
Congratulations to our Society’s Immediate PastPresident, Andy Ramsey, for planning an Annual Meeting that will remain in our hearts for years tocome. From engaging family activities to Saturday night’s unforgettable ’80s celebration—where the girls(and boys) just wanted to have fun—it was a weekend filled with fellowship, laughter and lasting memories.
I also want to thank our Hinman Trustees for their generosity in providing one night’s lodging for members who completed eight hours of committee service. It was a meaningful way to recognize the volunteers whose commitment is the foundation of our Society.
A heartfelt thank you also goes to our outstanding Hinman administrative staff. Their professionalism, organization and countless behind-the-scenes effortsare essential to every successful event. They are the steady hands that transform ideas into reality and help preserve the legacy that makes our Society so special.
Let’s also extend our congratulations to David Anderson, 2026 General Chair, along with Program Chairs Jane Puskas and Slade Lail, for delivering whatmany are now calling the Best Hinman Ever. Their vision and countless hours of planning resulted in a scientific meeting that truly embodied A Legacy of Excellence while commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. They once again demonstrated why Hinman remains the gold standard in continuing dental education. We are grateful for their exceptional leadership and for raising the bar once again.
Of course, Hinman never stands still.
General Chair Troy Schulman and his Program Chairs are already hard at work preparing Hinman 2027. Their forward-looking scientific program promises toexplore the expanding relationship between dentistry,medicine, technology and patient care, challenging usto think beyond traditional boundaries while preparingfor the future of our profession.
As wonderful as it has been, every successful yeargives way to the next. It is now my privilege to rollup my sleeves, tee up the next shot and serve asyour President. I am honored by the opportunity andexcited about the year ahead.
Together with my Program Chair, Evis Babo, we haveplanned three outstanding Membership Meetings designed to educate, challenge and inspire each of usto be our very best.
On September 14 at the Emory Conference Center, Ryan Vet will explore how artificial intelligence istransforming the way we think, create and makedecisions. He will discuss the ethical implicationsof AI, strategies for avoiding HIPAA violations when using AI and the growing impact of artificialintelligence on dentistry, including robotics, imagegeneration and simulation.
The November 9 meeting at the Westin Perimeterwill feature Mike Dorociak, who will share practical clinical pearls and the latest evidence-based updates from the Clinicians Report, providing insights we canimmediately apply in our practices.
We’ll conclude our Membership Meetings on January 21 at an exciting new venue — Zoo Atlanta. Bruce Christopher will present an entertaining and insightful program exploring communication styles, emotional intelligence and practical strategies for building stronger relationships at work and at home.
While all active, non-emeritus members are requiredto attend at least one Membership Meeting each year,I sincerely hope you’ll make plans to attend all three. Lifelong learning has always been the cornerstone of Hinman and these programs reflect our continuingcommitment to excellence.
Finally, mark your calendars for our next Annual Meeting, June 3 – 6, 2027, at the beautiful Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle of Palms, South Carolina. Nestled just outside historic Charleston, Wild Dunes will provide the perfect setting to celebrate our efforts and create lasting memories together. Whether you’re on the golf course, relaxing on the beach or simply enjoying fellowship with family and friends, I know it will be a weekend you won’t want to miss.
As for my hole-in-one...If you attended the Annual Meeting, thank you for graciously listening to the story once already. If you weren’t there, now you’re officially caught up. And to my friends...don’t worry. I’ll try not to bring it up again. At least not until someone asks.
I look forward to seeing each of you throughout the coming year as we continue honoring Hinman’s remarkable legacy while preparing for an excitingfuture together
- Dr. Darryal McCullough
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