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Thank you, dentists

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 11/4/22 10:58 AM

This holiday season, we are taking a special time to appreciate what we have.

POS Family, we are thankful for you. Your dedication to your patients inspires us to keep teaching and innovating. We know the extensive time and effort that you have put in to reach a high-level of care. We truly appreciate your passion for your craft and are proud to be part of the world’s most robust GP orthodontic community with you.

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Topics: POS Family

Are Clear Aligners a Type of Orthodontics?

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 10/30/22 10:00 AM

 

There is a running debate...

        Are clear aligners orthodontics or simply a cosmetic appliance?

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Topics: Orthodontic News, Clear Aligners, Orthodontics for Beginners, Orthodontics, Progressive Orthodontic Seminars, Aligners

What everyone wants to know about Aligner+, the most comprehensive aligners series

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 8/12/22 3:54 PM
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Topics: Orthodontic News, Continuing Education, Clear Aligners, Orthodontics, Progressive Orthodontic Seminars, Aligners

Orthodontic Considerations for TMD Patients

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 7/4/22 8:00 AM
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Topics: Progressive Orthodontic Seminars, Orthodontic Education, TMJ, TMD, Dental Education, TMJ Treatment

Happy Patient and a Happy Doctor!- A Case Study by Dr. Shockley Wier

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 6/9/22 1:11 PM

As part of our Consultant Spotlight this week, learn how our POS Consultant and Instructor, Dr. Shockley Wier, treats 9 year old Steve in Saint Paris, Ohio.

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Topics: Growth, Class III, Case Study, Phase 1, Orthodontics, Crossbite

When it Comes to Orthodontics, Diagnosis is the Key - A Case Study by Dr. Kishore

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 4/20/22 2:48 PM

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

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Topics: Case Study, Adult Orthodontics, Orthodontics

Dr. Liao Helps a College Student with her Gummy Smile

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 3/28/22 11:00 AM

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.

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

It's Never Too Late for Self-Care

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 1/19/22 3:46 PM

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.

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Topics: Case Study, Adult Orthodontics, Orthodontics

National TMJ Awareness Month

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 11/11/21 6:00 AM

 

Dr. Suzie Bergman serves as a Tenured Instructor for McGann Postgraduate School of Dentistry and Progressive Orthodontic Seminars.

What is TMJ? 

TMJ is an abbreviation for Temporomandibular Joint. When people say, “I have TMJ” this is similar to saying “I have knee”. We actually have two of them! The TMJ is the articulation of the movable lower jaw (mandible) and the base of the skull (temporal bone) that make it possible to open and close the mouth. Located on each side of the head, the TMJ is a ball and socket joint, with an intervening disc, that works together along with supporting jaw muscles and ligaments to allow chewing, speaking, and swallowing.

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Topics: Progressive Orthodontic Seminars, Orthodontic Education, TMJ, TMD, Dental Education, TMJ Treatment

Aligner Myths: How to Avoid Future Misdiagnosis?

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 10/7/21 5:00 AM

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:

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

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