Common Questions

Can I register online?
Yes, beginning December 3, 2007, visit www.hinman.org to register online.
May I fill out the registration form even if my dentist is not coming?
Yes.
May I fax my registration form?
Registration forms will not be accepted via fax.
Registration forms must be mailed to:
The Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting
6840 Meadowridge Court
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005

or you may register online at www.hinman.org.
How do I make a change on my registration form after mailing it in?
Call the Hinman registration service at (866) 248-2883.
What is the guest policy?
Anyone who is not included in the registration categories listed on page 6 is considered a guest. All guests must pay a $75 registration fee, complete a guest registration form, and can register on site only. Guests do not have to be accompanied by a registered attendee.
Registering enables guests to visit the exhibit hall and buy tickets for courses or special events.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations will be accepted until February 29, 2008, and must be submitted in writing. Please include attendee′s name, address, registration badge, and course tickets. All requests must be mailed to:
The Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting
6840 Meadowridge Court
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
What is the difference between Registered and General courses?
A fee is charged for Registered Attendance courses. General Attendance courses are free of charge with ticketed, priority seating offered to those who pre-register.
Where is lost and found?
If you find an item, turn it in to a Hinman Information Booth, or the Hinman on-site office, A-307. If you lose an item, stop by room A-307.
How do CE credits work? How do I know the number of hours I earn with each course?
Hinman provides one hour of credit for each hour of lecture. At the conclusion of the course, the CE code will be announced. Computerized CE certificates can be printed at the conclusion of each course, at the end of the meeting or from any computer for up to six months following the meeting. Check with your State Board to find out how your hours are credited. To receive AGD credit, AGD members should stop by the AGD booth in the exhibit hall.
If a course is repeated, will it be the same material?
Yes, anytime a course is repeated, it will be the same material.
When will I know if I am closed out of any courses?
You will be notified in writing that you have been registered for the meeting. Badges and tickets for confirmed courses are mailed approximately three weeks prior to the meeting for those individuals pre-registered by February 14, 2008.
Which are the closest hotels?
See the map on page 11 to find the location of various hotels. Remember, participating downtown hotels are on the Hinman shuttle route.
Who do I call for hotel, airline and rental car reservations?
Call Ambassadors at 1-800-243-1581.
Where can I find Hinman Shuttle information?
To find out which hotels are located on the shuttle route, see page 8 of this book and look for the asterisk (*). Specific shuttle schedules will be printed in the onsite Hinman Program Book and will be posted in each participating hotel lobby.
Which MARTA stop do I use to get to the GWCC?
Georgia Dome/GWCC on the East/West line. Call MARTA at (404) 848-5000 or visit www.itsmarta.com for detailed schedules. What are the dates of the 2009 meeting? The Meeting and Exhibits will run concurrently Thursday through Saturday, March 19 - 21, 2009.