The Hinman Dental Society – sponsor of one of the nation’s largest dental meetings, The Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting – has awarded scholarships totaling $183,000 to 90 students enrolled at 46 dental schools and dental programs throughout the Southeast. The students selected for scholarships are named “Hinman Scholars” and typically receive their scholarships at the Hinman Dental Meeting in March. With the cancellation of the Meeting this year, scholarships were mailed to students.

“Despite being unable to host the Hinman Dental Meeting, which typically helps fund these scholarships, we felt it was critical to move forward with awarding the student scholarships,” said Dr. Max Ferguson, Chair of the Hinman Dental Society Trustees. “It’s not only an important part of our mission to support dental education, but we recognize that college students also have been impacted by the pandemic and could really use this scholarship money in these unprecedented times.”

Hinman Scholars are selected with input from the dean or head of each school’s Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting departments. Student recipients are typically in the top 10 percent of their class.

“I was thrilled when I received an email from Hinman that I was still going to get the scholarship. I was looking forward to the receipt of that check to pay for my school expenses for the final semester,” said Mustapha Conteh, a dental hygiene student at Atlanta Technical College. “Hinman did exactly what they promised! It means a lot to me that I was chosen among dozens of students to be named a Hinman Scholar – hard work and perseverance can propel anybody to success in life.”

Another student found the scholarship announcement to be a catalyst for her. “The day I received the email… I cried, followed by uncoordinated dance and laughter. I was so emotional and overwhelmed that day. I called my father to express how he was ‘off the hook’ from supporting me this summer,” said Raven Douglas, a dental student at Meharry Medical College, who lost her mother a few years ago to cancer. “I am so undoubtedly grateful that the Hinman Dental Society recognizes those students who excel despite adversity. It’s almost like reaffirmation! I am so proud to be recognized as a Hinman Scholar.”

The Hinman Scholarship Program

Over the past 20 years, the Hinman Dental Society has contributed more than $10 million in scholarships and large gifts in support of dental education. In 1986, the Society created a scholarship program that would donate money to dental students based on need and performance. Three years later, hygiene students were added to the scholarship program. In 2005, scholarships for dental assisting students also were added. In addition, the Society has funded endowed chairs at several dental schools.

The Hinman Meeting, now in its 108th year, annually attracts more than 20,000 dentists, hygienists, assistants, students and other dental professionals and industry personnel to Atlanta. In addition, nearly 400 companies exhibit at the conference, which is held every March.

Recipient Schools of Scholarships

Dental Scholarship Schools:

· Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University (GA)

· Medical University of South Carolina

· Meharry Medical College (TN)

· University of Alabama at Birmingham

· University of Florida

· University of Kentucky

· University of Louisville (KY)

· University of Mississippi

· University of North Carolina

· University of Tennessee

· Virginia Commonwealth University

Hygiene Scholarship Schools:

· Albany State University (GA)

· Athens Technical College (GA)

· Atlanta Technical College (GA)

· August University (GA)

· Central Georgia Technical College (North & South Campuses)

· Chattanooga State Technical Community College (TN)

· Clayton State University (GA)

· Columbus Technical College (GA)

· East Tennessee State University

· Georgia Highlands College

· Georgia State Perimeter College

· Lanier Technical College (GA)

· Roane State Community College (TN)

· Santa Fe College (FL)

· Savannah Technical College (GA)

· Southeastern Technical College (GA)

· Tennessee State University

· University of Louisville (KY)

· University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

· University of Tennessee

· Wallace State Community College (AL)

· West Georgia Technical College (GA)

· Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (GA)

Dental Assisting Schools:

· Albany Technical College (GA)

· Athens Technical College (GA)

· Atlanta Technical College (GA)

· Augusta Technical College (GA)

· Columbus Technical College (GA)

· Georgia Northwestern Technical College

· Gwinnett Technical College (GA)

· Lanier Technical College (GA)

· Ogeechee Technical College (GA)

· Savannah Technical College (GA)

· West Georgia Technical College (GA)

· Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (GA)

The Hinman Tradition

The Hinman Dental Meeting is designed with a commitment to quality and professionalism and a high regard for the value of continuing education. The Meeting is sponsored by the Hinman Dental Society, a non-profit organization, and excess revenue is invested and gifted in the form of individual scholarships to dental, hygiene and assisting students and in contributions to institutions that foster dental education. For additional information about the Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting, visit Hinman.org or contact Ms. Sylvia Ratchford, Executive Director, at (404) 231-1663.  

CHICAGO, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Endodontists officially began its annual Save Your Tooth Month celebration on May 1, sponsored by EndoVision. This year's awareness month includes some modifications to fit the times.

Historically, member and public participation in the annual awareness celebration has been abounding – from creative decor, to donated services, to state proclamations – there was never a shortage of initiative taken and enthusiasm expressed by members and patients alike.

Right now, times are different. Still, it's important for the public to remember that most endodontists' offices are open for emergency cases.

"Endodontists can still save teeth, they can do it painlessly, and they can be found at findmyendodontist.com," said AAE President Dr. Alan H. Gluskin. "In turn, we can share their inspirational stories to make Save Your Tooth Month all the more meaningful in the era of COVID-19."

To help recognize the important work of endodontists in these times, the Association is encouraging its members to submit those stories online at aae.org/stories. Patients may also wish to share stories of their own by emailing pr@aae.org.

After all, knowing where to go for tooth pain or infected teeth during a pandemic not only can save your tooth, but your life and the lives of those in your community. Endodontists are trained to treat urgent dental emergencies related to tooth pain and infection and have the necessary resources and equipment for saving your teeth.

Patients should also know that practicing dentists (all specialties), dental auxiliaries and dental laboratories currently apply infection control procedures as described by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Dental Association. These include use of the rubber dam, proper masks and high-evacuation suction.

The Association will be sharing stories all month long on its social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter). Those who wish to participate via social media are encouraged to use the hashtags #thankanendo and #sytm2020.

To learn more about Save Your Tooth Month, visit the official website: aae.org/sytm.

Please refer to the CDC's COVID-19 webpage for information about the coronavirus disease. To learn more about the AAE's efforts to help inform patients and endodontists about COVID-19, please visit its dedicated page: aae.org/covid.

"We have three main message points this month: 1) Endodontists are available to see dental emergencies and relieve the burden of emergency rooms and departments. 2) The public can easily find an endodontist in their area with our user-friendly tool: findmyendodontist.com. 3) Endodontists are highly valued – always, but even more so in these times. If you've received care from an endodontist, be sure to #thankanendo this month," Dr. Gluskin said.

About the American Association of Endodontists:

The AAE is headquartered in Chicago and represents more than 8,000 members worldwide. Endodontics is one of 10 dental specialties formally recognized by the American Dental Association. The AAE, founded in 1943, is dedicated to excellence in the art and science of endodontics and to the highest standard of patient care. The Association inspires its members to pursue professional advancement and personal fulfillment through education, research, advocacy, leadership, communication and service. For more information about the AAE, visit the Association's website at aae.org. For more patient focused information, visit aae.org/patients. 

MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) launched today the Henry Schein Thrive Practice Recovery Program, a single, cost-effective suite of solutions to help dentists prepare for the re-opening of their practices, reconnect with patients, and access a wide range of financial services. The new program will help dental professionals in the United States contending with the COVID-19 pandemic more quickly return to providing care.

“We are dedicated to doing all we can to ensure that our customers emerge strong from this difficult situation,” said Jonathan Koch, Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein’s Global Dental Group, and Interim Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein One. “As a trusted advisor to dental professionals, we are here to help, and that’s why we created the Henry Schein Thrive Practice Recovery Program – to provide the solutions our customers need to get back to doing what they do best: safeguarding the oral health, and overall health, of their patients.”

The Henry Schein Thrive Practice Recovery Program is focused on the critical steps necessary to help dentists safely restart their practice, including ensuring the health and wellness of patients and the dental team. The Program offers a three-phase approach to guide practice readiness and a curated set of solutions ranging from practice safety and preparation, new protocol implementation, patient communications, and financial assistance, among other options. The Program is available with all payments deferred for 90 days and the option to renew some program components after the three-month program ends. In addition, many solutions offered as part of the Program are available to purchase separately.

“We take seriously the promise we make to our customers – Rely on Us – and that promise is especially meaningful in challenging times,” said Mr. Koch. “Team Schein is pleased to work with dental practitioners to help establish a re-opening process that includes education and training resources as well as access to a wide range of products, services, and solutions.”

The Henry Schein Thrive Practice Recovery Program suite of solutions is centered on these steps:

• Prepare to Reopen by receiving a recovery kit that includes supplemental infection control and personal protective equipment (PPE) items; and by accessing resources for remote practice re-opening services plus in-person emergency labor, and online training and safety protocols from the Henry Schein Dental Resource Center, which provides 24/7 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training.

• Reconnect with Patients by receiving best practices for patient re-engagement through customized email and social media campaigns; utilizing eStatements with online bill pay and online booking for Dentrix users; helping attract new patients using Enhanced Profiles at WebMD® + Vitals.com; and, for new customers, a three-month subscription to Demandforce®, Dentrix® Patient Engage, Lighthouse 360, or Sesame Communications, plus guidance on setting up a virtual waiting room process for new or existing patients.

• Leverage Financial Solutions by taking advantage of deep discounts on thousands of items through the Recovery Pricing Plan; benefitting from reduced interest rates and flexible payment terms for merchandise and equipment (subject to credit approval); shipping included on all merchandise orders above $199; completing a Henry Schein Practice Analysis to get practice financial health back on track; using the Henry Schein Practice Recovery Planner to help identify revenue lost due to the pandemic and develop customized strategies to recover; and completing a review of customer dental office leases during the crisis.

For more information about the Henry Schein Thrive Practice Recovery Program, call 1-844-269-1442 or visit: www.henryscheindental.com/RecoveryProgram.

Register for a Special Presentation Offering Strategies for Practice Recovery

As part of the Company’s continued offering of educational resources and to help customers accelerate their plans to reopen, Henry Schein presents, “Practice Recovery: Strategies to Protect Your Health, Your Team, and Your Business,” on Thursday, May 7 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. The presentation will cover topics ranging from preparing the physical space of a dental practice and getting patients back into the office to identifying production opportunities and customized strategies to recover revenue lost due to the pandemic.

To preview the lineup of speakers and to register for the presentation, visit www.henryscheindigital.com/covid19-practice-recovery.

Access Practical Resources and Information

Henry Schein's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center features information of practical use for health care professionals, including a section devoted to applying for relief under the CARES Act and a preventive maintenance checklist for practices experiencing an extended closure. The site also includes the latest guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on infection prevention and control as well as Henry Schein's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Education Center, featuring webinars focused on helping practitioners manage through the crisis.

About Henry Schein, Inc.

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is a solutions company for health care professionals powered by a network of people and technology. With more than 19,000 Team Schein Members worldwide, the Company's network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that improve operational success and clinical outcomes. Our Business, Clinical, Technology, and Supply Chain solutions help office-based dental and medical practitioners work more efficiently so they can provide quality care more effectively. These solutions also support dental laboratories, government and institutional healthcare clinics, as well as other alternate care sites.

Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 120,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 180,000 additional products available as special-order items.

A FORTUNE 500 Company and a member of the S&P 500® index, Henry Schein is headquartered in Melville, N.Y., and has operations or affiliates in 31 countries. The Company's sales from continuing operations reached $10.0 billion in 2019, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 13 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995.

For more information, visit Henry Schein at www.henryschein.com, Facebok.com/HenrySchein, and @HenrySchein on Twitter.