As part of our Consultant Spotlight this month, learn how POS Consultant and Instructor, Dr. Kaushal Kishore, treats a young man afraid to smile.

Topics: Case Study, Adult Orthodontics, Orthodontics

As part of our Consultant Spotlight this month, learn how our POS Consultant and Instructor, Dr. Brian Liao, helps treat a freshman in college gain her ideal smile.

Topics: Case Study, Adult Orthodontics, Skeletal Anchorage, Orthodontics

As part of our Consultant Spotlight this week, learn how our POS Consultant and Instructor, Dr. Sam Channo, treats his own patient in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

Topics: Case Study, Adult Orthodontics, Orthodontics

As the demand for aligners grows, so does the chance for misdiagnosis. Relying solely on a lab tech to treatment plan your patients isn’t ideal. We asked our Aligner+ Instructor and Consultant, Dr. Collins Harrell, to identify the most common issues that arise from improper diagnosis and treatment planning of aligner cases, and this is what he said:

Topics: Orthodontic Tips, Clear Aligners, Orthodontics, Progressive Orthodontic Seminars, Aligners, Mentoring, Consulting

Learning orthodontics and treating orthodontic cases might sound simple, but it's not always a seamless process for everyone. Getting those first few cases, worrying about the investment and lacking confidence can be disheartening when starting an ortho practice. In this blog we go over one of the obstacles students encounter when starting cases and some helpful tips to overcome them.

Topics: SmileStream, Tips for Success, Current POS Students, New POS Students, Orthodontics, Progressive Orthodontic Seminars, Materials, Progressive Dental Supply

Dr. David Dana has been practicing orthodontics now for almost 3 decades! As Progressive Orthodontic Seminar's Education Director, he knows just how special orthodontics is for his practice and his patients. Learning orthodontics isn't just beneficial to you, but to your whole practice and all of your patients. The video below will give you the highlights of what learning orthodontics can do for you. 

Topics: Orthodontic News, POS Instructor Tips, POS Family, Tips for Success, New POS Students, Orthodontics, Progressive Orthodontic Seminars

We are publishing articles in a new series called “Dentistry in the time of COVID-19”, addressing how dentistry and orthodontics are changing, with tips to adapt your practice to this new environment.

With communities and businesses starting to reopen in certain regions, many dentists have strategized how to strengthen their practices' financial health.

In this article, we've detailed five reasons why more general dentists are choosing to add orthodontics to their services. 

Topics: Orthodontic News, Tips for Success, Clear Aligners, Business of Orthodontics, Orthodontics, Dentistry during COVID-19

Dear POS Family,

The COVID pandemic has affected many practices and families over this past year. We have finally started to see some positive news the last few weeks. With vaccines starting to roll out globally, there finally appears to be some hope that we will be through this pandemic soon.

With this in mind, we have begun to plan how we can better serve dentists and provide you more opportunities. We believe in the value of in-person seminars, and have listened to many of you asking for these events to happen again.

Topics: Orthodontic News, POS Family, Continuing Education, Orthodontics, Dentistry during COVID-19

Do you know the Ultimate Triad of Dentistry?

As doctors in the field of dental medicine, we have a responsibility to our patients to advocate for their best dental health and understand their dental needs thoroughly. There are three disciplines in dentistry that have a uniquely powerful relationship that every general dentist should have a fundamental understanding on.

Topics: Orthodontic Tips, POS Instructor Tips, Continuing Education, Orthodontics, TMJ, Apnea, Sleep Medicine

Test Your Orthodontics Finishing Knowledge 

Every orthodontic case presents itself with a unique set of challenges. For instance, some cases may be difficult to diagnose, while others may rely on patient compliance….and we all know how difficult that can be!

One of the most common hurdles doctors encounter in their orthodontic cases is navigating the finishing stage. Thankfully, if you have robust theoretical knowledge and confidence in your clinical skills, you can bring predictable results to your finishing stage on every case.

Topics: Continuing Education, Case Finishing, Orthodontics