Hinman 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is Hinman?
The Southeast's premier dental meeting with 13,500+ attendees and 400+ exhibitors. Hinman draws heavily from the Sun Belt (Georgia, Florida, the Carolinas, Tennessee, Alabama) one of the fastest-growing dental markets in the US. The attendee mix (4,000 dentists + 3,000 hygienists + 1,600 assistants) ensures every role in the dental practice is represented.
What are the key facts about Hinman?
- Host organization: Hinman Dental Society
- Primary specialty: dentistry
- Scale: mega
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~5%
- See all Dental conferences
Which device categories fit Hinman?
Which buyer stages does Hinman fit?
What does Hinman charge for booth space?
Cost not published
Hinman Dental Society does not publish booth pricing for Hinman that we can link to, so we do not list a figure here. We would rather show nothing than an estimate you cannot check. Ask them directly on the Hinman exhibitor page ↗.
Planning the Hinman booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends Hinman?
2024 drew 13,506 total: 3,981 dentists, 1,613 assistants, 3,045 hygienists, 933 office staff, 31 lab techs, 325 pre-dental students, 115 educators, 1,760 exhibitors, 1,703 guests/media/other. Over 400 exhibiting companies. Strong Southeast regional draw.
- Purchasing authority: ~45% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~6,075
- International attendance: ~5%
Where is Hinman held?
- Venue: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
- Management company: Hinman Dental Society (in-house)
Who else exhibits at Hinman?
Approximately 400+ exhibitors typically attend Hinman. Your competitors are here.
Is Hinman worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
The Southeast's premier dental meeting with 13,500+ attendees and 400+ exhibitors. Hinman draws heavily from the Sun Belt (Georgia, Florida, the Carolinas, Tennessee, Alabama) one of the fastest-growing dental markets in the US. The attendee mix (4,000 dentists + 3,000 hygienists + 1,600 assistants) ensures every role in the dental practice is represented.
Why Skip
Regional draw limits national reach. The priority point system makes it difficult for first-time exhibitors to get premium booth locations. If you need West Coast or Midwest coverage, CDS Midwinter or Pacific Dental Conference are better options.
What should exhibitors know before Hinman?
Hinman is famous for its hospitality. Social events and networking are a major draw for attendees, which keeps people at the venue. The Georgia World Congress Center is a non-union venue, keeping labor costs lower than Boston or Chicago dental shows. March in Atlanta is pleasant weather, which helps attendance.
What is the Buzzbox Score for Hinman?
9.8 / 10 (Exceptional)
9.8 out of 10. One of the strongest exhibiting opportunities in our index. Carried by growth trajectory (10.0: mega-scale and stable and one of the fastest-growing shows in the space). The lightest dimension is data transparency (8.2, ). The Southeast's premier dental meeting with 13,500+ attendees and 400+ exhibitors.
How we score
Six weighted factors, each scored on a 0 to 100 rubric then normalized to a 7.0 to 10.0 band. Every show on this list cleared a relevance bar to be included, so 7.0 is the floor; the number tells you how far the leaders pull ahead. A factor we cannot source is left unscored rather than estimated, and the overall score above was set before any figure behind it was withdrawn.
Strong (8.7): 45% purchasing authority (moderate), 34:1 attendee ratio, and mega-scale floor (13,500 attendees).
Not scored on cost: this organizer publishes no booth price we can link to.
Strong (8.2): exhibitor count disclosed.
Strong (8.7): society-run exhibits (in-house), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and mega-show logistics are well-rehearsed.
Standout (9.8): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and the flagship / largest show in its niche.
Standout (10.0): mega-scale and stable, one of the fastest-growing shows in the space, and growing year over year.
When are the Hinman exhibitor deadlines?
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Registration Deadline | 2026-02-12 |
| Meeting Dates | 2026-03-12 to 2026-03-14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at Hinman?
Hinman does not publish booth pricing we can link to, so we do not list a cost for this show. Rather than estimate one, we point you at the organizer's exhibitor page to request current rates directly.
How many people attend Hinman?
Hinman draws approximately 13,500 attendees. 2024 drew 13,506 total: 3,981 dentists, 1,613 assistants, 3,045 hygienists, 933 office staff, 31 lab techs, 325 pre-dental students, 115 educators, 1,760 exhibitors, 1,703 guests/media/other. Over 400 exhibiting companies. Strong Southeast regional draw.
When and where is Hinman 2026?
Hinman 2026 takes place March 12-14, 2026. The venue is Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA. Hinman Dental Society hosts the meeting.
How many Hinman attendees have purchasing authority?
About 45% of Hinman attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 6,075 effective buyers out of approximately 13,500 attendees. Effective buyers multiplies total attendance by the share of attendees who hold purchasing authority. Both inputs are estimates drawn from organizer reporting and our own exhibitor research, so read the figure as directional rather than exact.
Who exhibits at Hinman?
Approximately 400+ exhibitors typically attend Hinman. The device categories that fit this floor are dental equipment, dental supplies, imaging equipment, dental software, dental implants, and dental materials.
How does Buzzbox Media score Hinman?
Hinman carries a Buzzbox Score of 9.8 out of 10 (Exceptional), with one caveat on this record: cost efficiency is not scored, because Hinman Dental Society publishes no booth price we can link to, and the overall score was set before that figure was withdrawn. The factors still scored are audience quality, data transparency, exhibitor experience, editorial value, and growth trajectory. Each factor is scored on a 0 to 100 rubric then normalized to a 7.0 to 10.0 band, and every conference in our index cleared a relevance bar to be listed, so 7.0 is the floor. On this record the highest is growth trajectory at 10.0 and the lowest is data transparency at 8.2.