As a renowned local dental practice offering a full range of restorative procedures and TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) therapy, Rodney Baier, DDS’s new range of cosmetic dentistry treatments, including teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, and bonding, is designed to boost patients’ confidence by efficiently enhancing the appearance of their smiles.

“Having my wisdom teeth removed in my 20s sparked my commitment to helping people live better lives through better dental health,” said Dr. Rodney Baier, DDS. “I have an undergraduate degree in marketing and was working in sales when I visited a friend—a dentist—in Miami to have my wisdom teeth removed. I spent the entire day at his office and was amazed by the level of care he provided his patients in a friendly office environment. I immediately decided I wanted to help others and become a dentist, and I began taking the required science courses for entry into dental school.”

Committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive dental care to individuals and families in Sandy Springs and nearby areas, Rodney Baier, DDS, takes the time to learn about a patient’s oral health goals before working with them to decide on the perfect treatment customized to meet their personal needs.

Combining this caring approach with Dr. Baier’s expert dental knowledge, patients can trust the highly-rated dental practice to help them attain a bright, radiant smile with its excellent cosmetic dentistry services. These include:

• Porcelain Veneers: Porcelain veneers can cover surface flaws on a patient’s teeth and restore or enhance tooth color. Dr. Baier also uses this technique to help reshape teeth for a better smile. Today’s veneers allow him to preserve as much of the original tooth as possible and bond more strongly than veneers from just a few years ago. They are more color-fast, giving patients a more natural, longer-lasting treatment.
• Whitening: Rodney Baier, DDS, will consider the health of a patient’s teeth and the extent of the staining before prescribing the best professional whitening products to restore the beautiful shine of a smile.
• Bonding and Contouring: Contouring, or reshaping, is used to correct crooked teeth, chipped teeth, cracked teeth, or even overlapping teeth in just one session. Bonding can close gaps, repair chips and cracks, and protect exposed roots to alleviate pain for the patient.
• Invisible Braces: As a renowned dentist in Georgia, Rodney Baier, DDS, offers patients the opportunity to straighten their teeth with a series of clear, plastic aligners that provide a more comfortable and convenient solution compared to traditional metal braces.

Available online 24/7, Rodney Baier, DDS, invites those in the Sandy Springs community to contact his friendly team today via telephone or email to schedule an appointment.

About Rodney Baier, DDS

Rodney Baier, DDS, is an experienced dentist in Atlanta, Georgia, who specializes in individualized restorative and aesthetic dentistry, as well as TMJ therapy.

Dedicated to investing in the latest technology and training for his entire team, Rodney Baier, DDS, is passionate about offering every patient personalized dental care that restores the function and aesthetics of their smile.

More Information

To learn more about Rodney Baier, DDS, and the launch of the practice’s state-of-the-art cosmetic dentistry services in Atlanta, Georgia, please visit the website at https://sandyspringsdentist.dental/.

Tend, the first dentist that people actually look forward to, announced its debut in Boston and Atlanta, closing out a year of unprecedented growth for the company.

Three new locations in the two cities add to the company’s strong presence on the East Coast, where they currently operate in New York and Washington, DC. With the regional expansion, Tend now operates 19 locations up and down the East Coast, enabling its patients to visit the dentist across over 1,000 miles, and four major metro markets.

“We are thrilled to introduce a completely reimagined way to experience dentistry to two new cities, delivering high-quality care with top-rated clinicians in beautiful, modern spaces,” said Doug Hudson, Founding CEO of Tend. “Throughout the last year, we’ve proven that dentistry is a durable retail model, and as we continue a year of fast-paced growth throughout the country, we look forward to serving new patients, as well as existing members of the Tend family across multiple cities.”

Since launching in 2019, Tend has set a new standard for dentistry for tens of thousands of members with a modern approach to oral healthcare that combines hospitality and technology with patient experience. To keep up with the company’s growth and patient demand over the last year, Tend has more than doubled its team to over 500 employees.

“Throughout this year, growing the Tend team to help support our growth has been a joyride. We look forward to bringing our mission of patient-centered oral health to Boston and Atlanta, and to serve as a supportive, progressive employer for the dental communities in both cities,” said Dr. Chris Salierno, Chief Dental Officer at Tend.

Tend’s new market entries follow the company’s successful launch in Washington, DC this summer, when the company opened five studios in the city to local excitement and high demand. Beloved for modern and design-driven studios that employ state-of-the-art technology, convenient online booking, price transparency, top-rated clinicians, and an unprecedented variety of comfort amenities such as streaming entertainment, noise-cancelling headphones, and premium brush bags to take home, Tend has cultivated a member base that has almost quadrupled over the past year.

Along with the three new studios, located at 12 Post Office Square and 5 Broad Canal Way in Boston, and in Ponce City Market in Atlanta, Tend will continue its expansion with several locations — as well as additional market entries  — in 2022.

About Tend

Tend is the first dentist that people actually look forward to. Launched in October 2019, Tend was created to set a new standard for oral health by providing dentistry the way it should be—hassle-free, personalized, and straightforward, with a focus on patient happiness—all in a soothing, inviting, and thoughtfully-designed space.

Founding CEO Doug Hudson is supported by over 500 talented team members in New York City, Nashville, Washington, DC., Boston, and Atlanta. In addition to operating almost 20 studios along the East Coast, Tend also offers a suite of dentist-designed consumer products to extend its mission into the daily lives of members.

For more information, visit hellotend.com.

The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is looking for a lead dental officer. With a salary range of $93,907 to $122,077 per year, the HHS said it will consider education and length of practice through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary.

The full-time and permanent position will be located in Atlanta. Whoever is hired may qualify for reimbursement of location expenses, or perform telework, as determined by and in accordance with agency policy. Travel will not be required. The listing for the open position will close on May 14, 2021.

The person hired will serve as the lead dental officer for the Surveillance, Investigations, and Research Team, Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.

The lead dental officer also will provide specialized expertise to analyze oral health epidemiologic studies and other collected data and apply that knowledge to complex and critical problems in surveillance, program evaluation, and community-based research, HHS said.

Employment will require US citizenship, a background check, and completion of Form I-9 through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify system. Salary will be paid through direct deposit.

Also, applicants should have a current and unrestricted dental license as well as a DMD or DDS degree from a school approved by the ADA, Commission on Dental Accreditation, or an accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Applicants additionally must have passed the National Board Dental Examinations and have one year of full-time experience in professional dentistry work.

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Scheduled for March 12 and 13, 2021, the 2021 Hinman Dental Meeting will be a hybrid conference blending in-person and virtual events. The in-person activities will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center & Omni Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta. Attendance will include access to virtual courses including all on-demand offerings.

The program will include courses and other events that were postponed from the cancelled 2020 meeting. Speakers will include Dr. Gordon Christensen, Dr. David Clark, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Roger Levin, Dr. Samuel Low, Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, Dr. Gigi Meinecke, Dr. Ben Miraglia, Dr. Uche Odiatu, Ms. Laci Phillips, Dr. “Sully” Sullivan, and Dr. Lori Trost.

Registration will open on Thursday, January 7.

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Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting executive director Sylvia Ratchford will retire in May 2021, following her twenty-fifth Hinman Dental Meeting. Ratchford has led the Hinman Dental Meeting and Hinman Dental Society since 1996. She will continue to serve in the role in some capacity through May alongside her successor, Annette Sullivan, who has been named incoming executive director.

During Ratchford’s tenure, the organization said, it achieved many accomplishments including:

• Growing the Hinman Dental Meeting to its peak of more than 23,000 attendees and more than 430 exhibiting companies
• Elevating Hinman to be consistently one of Atlanta’s top 10 professional conferences, contributing an average of nearly $20 million annually to the local economy
• Expanding the Hinman Dental Society’s membership to more than 800 dentists who volunteer their time to ensure the success of the Annual Meeting
• Establishing Hinman Dental Society fellowships and scholarships over the past 20 years that have contributed more than $10 million in support of dental education and have benefitted countless students at universities throughout the Southeast

“For the past 24 years, Sylvia has been the lifeblood of Hinman and has played a very critical role in making Hinman the success it is today. She has been a tremendous leader who has been instrumental in growing Hinman and maintaining its position as the premier dental meeting in the country,” said Dr. L. Maxwell Ferguson, chair of the Hinman Board of Trustees.

“We are sad to see her retire, but greatly appreciate her many contributions over the years, including the capable team she has developed. We are fortunate that she is able to stay on through May to work alongside and share her experience with Annette,” Ferguson said.

Ratchford has more than 40 years of experience in the hospitality, meeting planning, and association management industries. Previously, she worked in sales management for nine years at the Westin Peachtree Plaza. She then worked for another nine years at AmericasMart, including the pre-opening of INFORUM, where she was responsible for the marketing and sales of the exhibits and meeting space in all four buildings.

Also, Ratchford has served on the board of the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau and as president of the Southeastern Chapter of the Professional Convention Management Association. She is a longtime member of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events as well. She holds a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from the University of Georgia.

“The past 24 years have been a blessing for me both professionally and personally. My hope is that the many relationships I’ve formed with colleagues and friends, as a result of Hinman and my career in Atlanta, will be lifelong,” Ratchford said.

“Annette is well respected in the Atlanta hospitality community, and I feel confident that Hinman is in very capable hands going forward. I know that the Hinman leadership, members, and staff will support her as well as they have me over the years,” Ratchford said.

A native of Atlanta, Sullivan began working full-time for Hinman this month with the goal of transitioning many of Ratchford’s duties by the end of the year. She brings more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality and meeting planning industry. Most recently, she was a member of the national convention sales team at the Georgia World Congress Center.

Also, Sullivan has worked on the sales team for the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau and spent 10 years in Washington, DC, working with associations. She worked for the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau and Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau as well. Prior to working in sales, she served in management roles with the National Association of Computer Consultant Businesses and Associated Builders & Contractors.

“We are thrilled to have Annette join Hinman as our new executive director and lead the meeting into the future. Her experience and unique perspective will play an important role in positioning Hinman for years to come,” said Dr. J. Sedgie Newsom, president of the Hinman Dental Society.

“While she certainly has big shoes to fill, we are confident that Annette has the expertise to guide and shape Hinman and successfully navigate the challenges that the pandemic has created,” Newsom said.

Sullivan holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Southern Methodist University and has been very involved in professional associations and charitable associations in both Atlanta and Washington, DC, Hinman said.

Additionally, Hinman has promoted Lynn Leidel to director of meetings and education. She will assume additional responsibilities that will aid in the transitioning of executive directors. She has been with Hinman for more than 16 years, most recently as senior meetings and education manager.

Leidel is responsible for building and executing the continuing education program for the Hinman Dental Meeting, often coordinating more than 300 courses and more than 80 speakers each year, Hinman said. She also manages the production of Hinman’s publications, special events, and training of volunteer committees.

Before joining Hinman, Leidel worked for the Georgia Lottery Corporation for more than five years. She is a Certified Meeting Planner and earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Florida State University.

Planning is currently underway for the 2021 Hinman Dental Meeting, which will be held March 11 through March 13. The educational program, speakers, and events scheduled for the 2020 meeting will be moved to the 2021 meeting.

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The Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting, originally scheduled for March 19 to 21 at the Georgia World Congress Center and Omni Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta, has been cancelled due to the growing number of COVID-19 concerns domestically and abroad.

“It was a very difficult decision to make, as we know it affects thousands of attendees and industry professionals who were planning to attend the meeting next week. But, the health, safety, and well-being of our attendees, exhibitors, speakers, and members are our highest priorities,” said Dr. Bob O’Donnell, general chair of Hinman 2020.

“Our concern is not only for the health of everyone involved, but also the quality of event that we can deliver with the current logistical challenges we are facing. Hinman’s goal has always been to provide world-class continuing education and exhibits, and in the current climate, we will not be able to provide the experience that our attendees have come to expect from our organization,” O’Donnell said. 

The Hinman Meeting typically attracts more than 20,000 dentists, hygienists, assistants, students, and other dental professionals and industry personnel to Atlanta. Also, more than 400 companies exhibit at the conference. This is the third time in its 108-year history that the meeting has been cancelled.

In 1931, the meeting was cancelled out of respect for the death of its founder, prominent Atlanta dentist Dr. Thomas P. Hinman. In 1933, the meeting was cancelled due to the Great Depression. In 2008, it closed a day early due to a tornado that struck the city.

Hinman’s organizers say they have been closely monitoring the situation, reviewing daily the recommendations provided by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization as well as guidance from local government and health officials.

Many academic centers, health systems, and businesses have issued notices that do not allow for domestic travel. These travel bans and restrictions have had a direct impact on Hinman’s educational sessions and exhibits, its organizers report. 

“Unfortunately, it left us no choice and it became very clear that we must move the meeting to a later date. It’s simply the right thing to do,” said O’Donnell. “And, of course, we couldn’t live with ourselves if even one attendee was at risk.”

Hinman will share with registered attendees and exhibitors its plans for the 2020 program on its website and social media pages in the coming days. Information regarding refunds will be posted as well. For more information, call (404) 231-1663.

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The Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting will be held at the George World Congress Center in Atlanta from March 19 to March 21, 2020. Air Force Colonel (Ret.) Nicole Malachowski, one of the first women to fly modern fighters in combat, will be the featured keynote speaker on March 19.

“We have an outstanding program lined up for Hinman 2020 with the theme ‘Come Home to Hinman—Where Teamwork Meets Success.’ It promises to be one big homecoming event dedicated to improving skills, expanding capabilities, and collaborating with colleagues and your dental team to achieve success,” said Dr. Bob O’Donnell, general chair.

“We are also excited to feature Col. Nicole Malachowski as our keynote speaker this year. She was not only a jet fighter pilot, but also became the first woman pilot on the Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron and defied odds to forge a successful path through many cultural changes in the military,” said O’Donnell.

Malachowski served more than 21 years as an officer, leader, and fighter pilot in the United States Air Force. She was a mission-ready fighter pilot in three operational F-15E squadrons and accumulated more than 2,300 flight hours, including 188 hours in combat. She also served as commander of a fighter squadron, was the first female Thunderbird pilot, served as a White House Fellow, and is a member of the Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame. 

However, Malachowski’s career ended when she contracted a tick-borne illness that left her unable to speak or walk for 10 months. She fought back against the disease and now draws on stories from her career and personal life to inspire others to rethink the challenges they face every day, Hinman’s organizers report. 

In addition to the keynote session, Hinman 2020 has a full slate of educational lectures and workshops presented by the best and brightest in the dental profession. Many new speakers, as well as dentistry’s favorites, will be at Hinman 2020,” added O’Donnell.

Confirmed speakers include Dr. Gordon Christensen, Ms. Susan Gunn, Dr. Henry Gremillion, Dr. Mel Hawkins, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, Dr. Samson Ng, Dr. Uche Odiatu, Ms. Laci Phillips, Drs. Robert and Bobbi Stanley, Dr. “Sully” Sullivan, and Ms. Rachel Wall. Hinman 2020 also will feature nearly 400 companies in its exhibit hall. Registration will open on December 10. For more information, visit hinman.org.

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The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has opened registration for its Dental Infection Control Boot Camp, scheduled for Wednesday, January 23 to Friday, January 25, 2019, at the Intercontinental Buckhead in Atlanta.

Designed for all those whose work focuses on dental infection prevention and control including clinicians, educators, and sales reps, the course qualifies for step two of the OSAP-DALE Foundation Dental Infection Prevention and Control Certificate Program.

Completing this four-step certificate program will serve as one gateway toward earning the OSAP-DANB Dental Industry Specialist in Infection Prevention and Control designation coming in 2019 or the OSAP-DANB Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control designation coming in 2020.

The Boot Camp will offer more than 24 continuing education hours, with additional breakout sessions scheduled for January 26. Early bird registration rates are available through October 31.

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Registration is now open for the Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting, scheduled for March 22-24 at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta. During the 106th annual meeting, dental professionals will be able to earn up to 21 hours of continuing education (CE) from a roster of nearly 300 courses and workshops presented by 80 speakers.

“We expect a great turnout this year with dental professionals taking advantage of our world-class educational program, face to face networking opportunities, and unsurpassed Southern hospitality,” said Patrick Yancey III, DMD, general chairman of Hinman 2018. “Attendees can expect to discover 31 new speakers, as well as some of the profession’s favorites, and leave the meeting truly inspired to return to their practice and provide great dentistry to their patients.”

Attendees can secure their courses and events online at hinman.org. They also can take advantage of lower fees by registering before February 22, 2018. This year, the meeting has added several new and in-depth sessions to its CE lineup, including:

• Understanding the Concepts of Endodontics: A Hands-On Workshop (Fr119): Ralan Wong, DDS, Friday, March 23, 9 am to 4 pm (one-hour lunch break)
• Introduction to Implant Dentistry: Hands-On Placement with Models (Sa147): Michael Pruett, MD, Friday, March 23, 8 am to 5 pm (one-hour lunch break)
• Women and Their Money: A Road to Retirement (Sa366): Ms. Megan Brinsfield with Motley Fool Wealth Management, Saturday, March 24, 9 am to 12 pm
• Maximizing Pediatric Airways with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Sa276): Erik Bauer, MD, Steve Goudy, MD, Michael Sebastian, DMD, Saturday, March 24, 8 to 11:30 am

In the Exhibit Hall, nearly 400 companies will showcase new technology, equipment, products, and services, in addition to “Free Advice” booths where Hinman members will provide guidance on a number of hot, relevant topics. Meanwhile, social events including alumni and networking sessions will include:

• James Farmer Book Signing & Coffee: Bestselling author, Southern Living editor-at-large and professional garden, floral, and interior designer James Farmer will speak and sign his newest book, A Place to Call Home on Thursday, March 22 from 10:30 am to 12 pm (fee $25).
• Opening Keynote Session: World-renowned forensic pathologist Bennet Omalu, MD, MBA, MPH, CPE, will speak at the Keynote Session on Thursday, March 22 from 5:30 to 7 pm.
• Hinman Luncheon with Roland Mesnier: Hosted at the Capital City Club, Roland Mesnier will share stories from his time in the White House. He was hired in 1979 by First Lady Rosalyn Carter and served as executive pastry chef under five presidents over 26 years. The luncheon will be on Friday, March 23 from 11:45 am to 1:45 pm (fee $70).
• Dental Student Happy Hour: Dental students are invited to a happy hour in the Hinman Hoops area of the Exhibit Hall to kick off Friday evening, March 23, from 4 to 5 pm. Attendees can enter to win prizes and receive two free drinks (fee: free to registered dental students who pre-register for the event). 
• Hinman’s Night Out at the Georgia Aquarium: Hinman takes over the Georgia Aquarium and invites all registered dental professionals to the masquerade-themed event on Friday, March 23 from 7 to 10:30 pm (fee: $40 for registered attendees with a reduced price of $20 for students and residents).
• Atlanta History Center and Swan House Tour: Tour 33 acres of award-winning exhibitions, historic houses, enchanting gardens, interactive activities, and a docent-led tour of the historic swan house on Saturday, March 24 from 10:30 am to 2 pm. Transportation provided (fee: $40).

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During its meeting last week in Atlanta, the ADA selected Jeffrey Cole, DDS, as its president-elect. He will assume the presidency in October 2018. Also, the ADA elected Richard A. Huot, DDS, as its second vice president. 

Cole has served as the Fourth District trustee to the ADA House of Delegates since 2013. As a trustee, he is the chair of the Budget and Finance Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee. Previously, he was a member of the ADA’s Council on Dental Practice.

Also, Cole is involved in the AGD, where he served as president in 2012-2013. He is a fellow of the International College of Dentists, the American College of Dentists, and the Academy of Dentistry International. He was president of the Delaware State Dental Society in 2008-2009 and received its Distinguished Service Award in 2015.

A 1986 graduate of the Georgetown University School of Dentistry, Cole earned a master’s in business administration from Temple University a decade later. He now practices in Wilmington, Del, where he lives with his wife Linda.

Huot is a general dentist and practice management consultant in Vero Beach, Fla. An ADA member for 35 years, he has served in many leadership positions within the association, including 21 years as a delegate to the ADA House of Delegates.

After three years of active duty in the US Air Force Dental Corps, Huot spent the initial years of his career in Maine and is a past president of the Maine Dental Association. He then practiced dentistry in Florida for 14 years. He has served as president of the Atlantic Coast District Dental Association and is currently on the Florida Dental Association Board of Trustees. Also, Huot is a graduate of Boston College and obtained his DDS at Northwestern University Dental School.   

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