When and where is the 2027 Hinman Dental Meeting?

March 18–20, 2027 in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

When does registration open and what does it cost?

Registration opens Tuesday, November 10, 2026. On or before February 18, 2027, dentists pay $250 ($295 after), assistants, hygienists and office staff $90 ($110 after) and lab technicians $140 ($195 after). Residents, dental students and educators register free (no CE earned).

Can I bring children?

Children under 12 are not permitted in courses or the Exhibit Hall. Youth aged 12–17 can register free.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel by 12 noon EST on Monday, March 8, 2027 for a full refund; later registration cancellations incur a $25 fee. Hands-on workshops are non-refundable after March 8.

How do I book a hotel?

Hotel reservations for 2027 are open through EventSphere, Hinman's only official housing provider (844-804-9458). Downtown rates start around $189–$289 a night.

114th Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting 2027

Name: 114th Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting 2027
Start: 2027-03-18T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-03-20T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Georgia World Congress Center

About this event

The Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting is one of the major U.S. dental conventions, held every March in Atlanta by the Hinman Dental Society. The 114th meeting, themed "Breaking Boundaries", offers continuing education for the whole dental team, an expansive exhibit hall of dental products and services, and the hospitality of the society's volunteer member dentists, who have run the meeting for more than a century.

What to expect

Hinman pairs accredited continuing education with a large trade floor and networking among peers.

Lectures, hands-on workshops, paid courses and table clinics
Exhibit Hall showing the latest in dental products and technology
Online CE courses available before the meeting
Hospitality from Hinman Dental Society volunteer member dentists

Who attends

Dentists, dental assistants, hygienists, office staff, lab technicians, educators, residents and dental students. The 2026 meeting drew 12,348 people in total, per the organizer.

3,758 dentists (2026)
2,671 hygienists (2026)
1,270 assistants (2026)
1,736 exhibitor personnel (2026)

Leadership

Dr. Troy H. Schulman is General Chair and Dr. Darryal D. McCullough is President for the 114th meeting.

Tickets & passes

Dentist — USD 250: On or before Feb 18, 2027; $295 after
Dentist, 1st year of practice — USD 125: $150 after Feb 18
Dentist, 2nd year of practice — USD 185: $220 after Feb 18
Assistant / Hygienist / Office Staff — USD 90: $110 after Feb 18
Lab Technician — USD 140: $195 after Feb 18
Non-Dental Healthcare Professional — USD 100
Guest — USD 85: Exhibit Hall access; no CE
Resident, dental student, educator, pre-dental — Free: No CE earned

114th Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting 2027 is a Healthcare event taking place 18-20 Mar 2027 at Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, United States.