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Why Should General Dentists Provide Orthodontics? 7 Experts Weigh In

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 7/6/18 11:32 AM

As a busy general dentist, you may ask yourself why taking on an additional challenge of incorporating orthodontics would be a good idea for your practice. Seven seasoned pros share their expertise in the following clips!

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Topics: What is GP Ortho, Orthodontic Tips, POS Instructor Tips, B. Donald McGann, New POS Students

8 Tips for New POS Students from Instructors Who Have Been in Your Shoes

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 5/23/18 3:44 PM

As a new POS student, you might feel excited, nervous, unsure, or even overwhelmed about the journey you are about to begin. So what advice can we give you to be successful at POS?

Our instructors offer some words of wisdom below. These knowledgeable dentists have gone through the program themselves and have an outstanding orthodontic background, together teaching 8,000 hours each year and have treated over 45,000 orthodontic patients. Learn from their experience in this short video.

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Topics: Orthodontic Tips, POS Instructor Tips, Tips for Success, New POS Students

The 9 Essential Steps of Every Orthodontic Case

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 5/14/18 12:02 PM

Planning and treating your first orthodontic case can be a daunting task. With so many stages and procedures involved, it can be hard to know where to begin. But don't fret, we break down the process, step by step.

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Topics: What is GP Ortho, Orthodontic Tips, My First Ortho Patient, Orthodontics for Beginners, New POS Students

Q&A with POS Instructor Dr. Suzie Bergman | What you need to know about SmileStream's Case Consulting service

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 4/26/18 11:00 AM

POS instructor Dr. Suzie Bergman shares the important things to know about SmileStream's Case Consulting service in this interview.

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Topics: Orthodontic Tips, SmileStream, POS Instructor Tips, Current POS Students

Dr. Shockley Wier's 3-Step Guide to Improve Your Orthodontic Extraction Mechanics

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 4/20/18 1:02 PM

An orthodontic mechanics guru shares how to significantly decrease your treatment time and finish more cases Class I

As orthodontic providers, we all attempt to finish cases Class I, but occasionally we struggle to accomplish this goal. Many of us spend so much time trying to get into Class I that the inefficiencies decrease the profitability. 

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Topics: Orthodontic Tips, POS Instructor Tips, POS Family, Current POS Students, Mechanics

5 Secrets to Providing Great Orthodontic Care as a GP

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 4/18/18 3:01 PM

Orthodontics is one of the most lucrative and rewarding specialties in dentistry. But as general dentists, many of us worry that we won’t be able to do it well.

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Topics: Orthodontic Tips, Tips for Success, Orthodontics for Beginners, New POS Students

Case Study: How “Walking the Midline” Shifted this Patient’s Teeth and Confidence

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 3/12/18 3:39 PM

This is a guest post by POS graduate (and now POS instructor) Dr. Jacques Cilliers. Learn how he successfully helped his patient Yolin go from a 12 year old who hated her smile, to a confident teenager who loves taking selfies.

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Topics: Orthodontic Tips, Case Study

Improve Your Digital Orthodontic Models with These 4 Easy Tips

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 1/16/18 8:39 AM

Having accurate orthodontic models are important in designing successful treatment plans. With new technologies, doctors can now minimize their clutter with digital 3-D orthodontic models. But, with electronic study models, can you still get the same accuracy as white poured stone models?

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Topics: Orthodontic Tips, Tips for Success, Orthodontics for Beginners, New POS Students, Assistants

Q&A with POS Instructor Dr. Ben Villalon | The importance of understanding growth

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 10/23/17 10:07 AM

We enjoyed having Dr. Ben Villalon from Texas at POS Headquarters last weekend to teach Seminar 14 of the Dentofacial Orthodontics Series. He explains how individual growth prediction takes the guesswork out of orthodontic treatment in this interview.

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Topics: Orthodontic Tips, POS Instructor Tips, Growth, POS Family, Mixed Dentition

Q&A with POS Instructor Dr. Agim Hymer | Secrets for patient communication & setting your practice up for success

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 10/3/17 8:19 AM

It’s not every day that we get to see the great Dr. Agim Hymer from Melbourne, Australia, so it was our pleasure to catch up with him during his recent visit to POS Headquarters. Watch his interview to learn his secrets for getting new orthodontic patients and setting your practice up for success.

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Topics: Orthodontic Tips, POS Instructor Tips, POS Family, Orthodontics for Beginners, New POS Students

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