Keesler dentist wins award at 'Hinman' meeting Published May 3, 2012 By Steve Pivnick 81st Medical Group Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- A member of the 81st Dental Squadron Advanced Education in General Dentistry one-year residency program was recognized at the prestigious Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting March 22-24 in Atlanta, the program's 100th anniversary. Capt. (Dr.) Thomas Heidenreich, who received his dental degree from the University of Iowa, received a "Best in Show" award for his presentation during the session. Col. (Dr.) Roy Marlow, deputy director of the AEGD-1 program, explained, "Our AEGD-1 residents participate in the three-day conference every March. They usually attend four or five continuing education class to expand their knowledge base. The sessions cover dental topics ranging from materials to practice management. A major part of the Hinman conference is the presentation of table clinics, which provide continuing education credit to the general dental participants." The colonel noted, "There are approximately 20 presenters at every continuing education segment, two segments per day during the conference, and a committee votes for a 'Best in Show' for each segment." He continued, "Our 10 residents began preparing their individual projects in October. They first collected data, did research and documentation on their chosen topic. After procuring photographs about the subject, each created a story board. A staff dentist reviewed their information and by January they completed their drafts. Each then sent their draft to the Wall Studio graphics staff who provided wonderful support."