Welcome Hinman Members!
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 Meeting
Membership Meetings for the 2026-2027 year will be announced this Spring.
26, 32, 65 to 67
A big salute to our 2026 General Chair, David Anderson, and his wife Susan for a fantastic 113th Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting! What a meeting it was. David and his Program Chairs, Jane Puskas and Slade Lail, brought us yet another Best Hinman Ever and made it even better with “plus-ing.” If you were at the Keynote Session and saw the video David presented on America’s history, you know what I mean. Appropriately named, “A Legacy of Excellence,” start to finish, the Meeting was just as fantastic. Incredible speakers, a packed exhibit hall and great parties at both Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Georgia Aquarium are just a few of the many highlights. We even had Uncle Sam on stilts and Abe Lincoln walking around! The only thing missing was a flyover above the stadium!
I am so grateful to each of you, the Hinman members, who provide the best hospitality and volunteer their time to make this the best meeting in the country. One of our new speakers this year said, “I have traveled all over the country and spoken at many meetings during my career and no one, I mean no one, comes even close or compares to how well Hinman takes care of their speakers.” Your time, commitment and hospitality are noticed and make a difference. Thank you!
In January, we hosted Mr. Steve Anderson in the Oceans Ballroom at the Aquarium with Hinman members and their teams. His presentation on “The ‘YES’ Practice Team” was a hit for all those who attended. 496 in total! A big thank you to our Society Program Chair, Patrick French, Hospitality Chair, Michael Leingang, and the members of the hospitality committee that helped make each of our Society meetings a success this year. After the program, we inducted 32 new members during our business meeting; be sure to say hello to someone new at the Annual Meeting or the next Society meeting you attend. If you would like to nominate someone for membership, please do so in your membership portal.
Our Society is in great hands with our amazingly talented Executive Staff. They keep us on track to be the best as a Society and for the Hinman Meeting. Thanks to Caitlyn McKinnon and Jackie Harrell, who both worked with me in managing the Society this year. It has been a pleasure to work with each of you.
Our 2026 Annual Meeting will be June 5 – 7 in Sandestin, Florida at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort’s Hotel Effie. This hotel is only 3 years old and is a fantastic property! Plan to come early, stay later or both! Annual Meeting Chairs, Brett and Lyndsay Langston, are planning a great weekend of fun for you and your family. There will be lots of wonderful activities, multiple golf courses to choose from, a pool party at the beachside pool, a rooftop pool with amazing views and a wonderful area to wander around the many shops that are connected to the hotel. You do not want to miss this fun-filled weekend! Thank you to our Trustees for providing a complimentary night for each member that fulfilled their membership duties by working at the March Meeting.
I would like to express again how much I appreciate each of you and the amount of dedication that you give to our Society. Having the honor to serve as President this year has been a highlight for my dental career, and I am thankful to you all for the experience. I look forward to continuing to serve with you. See you at the beach!
- Dr. Andy Ramsey
