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By PHIL GAST
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 03/15/08

"Visitors, conventioneers visibly shaken

One of the most visible casualties of Friday's weather wrath was the
Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting. Thousands of attendees were turned away
Saturday morning from the Georgia World Congress Center...."

"...The storm was a huge blow to an estimated 24,000 exhibitors,
speakers and professionals attending the dental show."

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