If you are an active member of the POS Family, you probably have taken advantage of SmileStream's key features like collaborating with colleagues, comparing VTO predictions, and creating detailed treatment plans. To help you save even more time and increase your efficiency, we've compiled the 7 coolest functions of SmileStream that you probably didn’t know about.
Topics: Orthodontic Tips, SmileStream, POS Instructor Tips, Tips for Success
It's SmileStream's 1 year anniversary! Dr. David Dana and Dr. Shock Wier reflect on the past year of software developments and discuss the exciting features coming soon in this video.
Topics: Orthodontic Tips, SmileStream, POS Instructor Tips, Tips for Success, Current POS Students
We’re proud to share that Progressive Orthodontic Seminars now offers a 14-day free trial of our brand new interactive training platform. Here’s why you should give it a try…
Topics: Orthodontics for Beginners
Dr. Mario Flores joined the POS Family over 25 years ago. In addition to pursuing orthodontic education, Dr. Flores also studied periodontics and implantology at Loma Linda University and joined the faculty there after his graduation. In this interview, Dr. David Dana and Dr. Flores discuss the periodontal procedures GPs are capable of, and the ways orthodontics and periodontics go hand-in-hand.
Topics: Orthodontic Tips, POS Instructor Tips, Tips for Success, Current POS Students, Adult Orthodontics
Dr. Hans De Bruyn has been a POS instructor for 20 years and is truly an expert when it comes to adult orthodontic treatment. In this interview, he discusses why age is not a limiting factor with orthodontics, the benefits of self-motivated patients, and his best tips for success with adult patients.
Topics: Orthodontic Tips, POS Instructor Tips, Tips for Success, Current POS Students, Adult Orthodontics
While at POS Headquarters teaching Seminar 1 this past weekend, Dr. Shockley Wier sat down with Dr. David Dana to discuss his upcoming course Orthodontic Mechanics. Watch the video to learn his tips for increasing your effciency with orthodontic mechanics.
Topics: POS Instructor Tips, Current POS Students, Mechanics
As technology gets smarter, and marketing more pervasive, we’ve seen an increasing trend of DIY (do it yourself) “orthodontics”.*
For quite some time now, there have been orthodontic solutions requiring less skill and understanding by dental professionals. But now some companies are looking to cut out the dentist and orthodontist entirely and go straight to the consumer. How did this trend start and what does it mean to the dental profession?
Topics: Orthodontic News, Tips for Success
To be successful in orthodontics, it’s important to have good patient communication and management skills. Setting expectations right starts at the first consultation.
Topics: Orthodontic Tips, My First Ortho Patient, Tips for Success
Last we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week in honor of our amazing instructors at POS. In this interview with Dr. David Dana he discusses what he loves about teaching, what he appreciates about POS instructors, and one of his favorite memories of working with POS Founder Dr. Don McGann.
Topics: POS Instructor Tips, Current POS Students
Dr. Donald McGann, the founder of Progressive Orthodontic Seminars, is a self-made legend in field of orthodontic continuing education. His passion for education and innovation led him to dramatically change the careers of thousands of general dentists around the world. Learn more about Dr. McGann's extraordinary career with these fun facts.
Topics: POS Instructor Tips, B. Donald McGann, POS Family
