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[Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/celebrating-smilestreams-1-year-anniversary) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/celebrating-smilestreams-1-year-anniversary#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-tips), [SmileStream](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream), [POS Instructor Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success), [Current POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/current-pos-students) ## [5 Reasons to Try Progressive Orthodontic Seminars’ New Online Free Trial](https://blog.smilestream.com/5-reasons-to-try-progressive-orthodontic-seminars-brand-new-online-free-trial) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 7/11/17 3:38 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/IAT-trial-v1.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/5-reasons-to-try-progressive-orthodontic-seminars-brand-new-online-free-trial) We’re proud to share that Progressive Orthodontic Seminars now offers a [14-day free trial](https://info.smilestream.com/free-trial-start-learning-orthodontics-online) of our brand new interactive training platform. Here’s why you should give it a try… [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/5-reasons-to-try-progressive-orthodontic-seminars-brand-new-online-free-trial) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/5-reasons-to-try-progressive-orthodontic-seminars-brand-new-online-free-trial#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontics for Beginners](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontics-for-beginners) ## [Q&A with McGann Postgrad Instructor Dr. Mario Flores | Esthetic Periodontics for the GP](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-mario-flores-esthetic-periodontics-for-the-gp) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 7/10/17 3:43 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/Flores_thumbnail.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-mario-flores-esthetic-periodontics-for-the-gp) 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. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-mario-flores-esthetic-periodontics-for-the-gp) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-mario-flores-esthetic-periodontics-for-the-gp#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-tips), [POS Instructor Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success), [Current POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/current-pos-students), [Adult Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/adult-orthodontics) ## [Q&A with POS Instructor Dr. Hans De Bruyn | Adult Orthodontics 101](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-hans-de-bruyn-adult-orthodontics-101) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 6/27/17 8:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/debruyn-thumbnail.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-hans-de-bruyn-adult-orthodontics-101) 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. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-hans-de-bruyn-adult-orthodontics-101) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-hans-de-bruyn-adult-orthodontics-101#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-tips), [POS Instructor Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success), [Current POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/current-pos-students), [Adult Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/adult-orthodontics) ## [Q&A with POS Instructor Dr. Shockley Wier | How to be more efficient with orthodontic mechanics](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-shockley-wier-orthodontic-mechanics) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 6/14/17 8:32 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/wier-blog-featured-image2.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-shockley-wier-orthodontic-mechanics) 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. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-shockley-wier-orthodontic-mechanics) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-shockley-wier-orthodontic-mechanics#comments-listing) Topics: [POS Instructor Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips), [Current POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/current-pos-students), [Mechanics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/mechanics) ## [The new trend of DIY “orthodontics” and what it means to dentists](https://blog.smilestream.com/the-new-trend-of-diy-orthodontics-and-what-it-means-to-dentists) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 5/23/17 11:07 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/diy-braces-v2.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/the-new-trend-of-diy-orthodontics-and-what-it-means-to-dentists) 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? **** [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/the-new-trend-of-diy-orthodontics-and-what-it-means-to-dentists) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/the-new-trend-of-diy-orthodontics-and-what-it-means-to-dentists#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic News](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-news), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success) ## [How You Should (And Should NOT) Answer the 4 Most Common Patient Questions About Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/how-you-should-and-should-not-answer-the-4-most-common-patient-questions-about-orthodontics) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 5/11/17 11:18 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/consultation-andi-dana-square.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/how-you-should-and-should-not-answer-the-4-most-common-patient-questions-about-orthodontics) To be successful in orthodontics, it’s important to have good patient communication and management skills. Setting expectations right starts at the first consultation. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/how-you-should-and-should-not-answer-the-4-most-common-patient-questions-about-orthodontics) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/how-you-should-and-should-not-answer-the-4-most-common-patient-questions-about-orthodontics#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-tips), [My First Ortho Patient](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/my-first-ortho-patient), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success) ## [Q&A with POS Instructor Dr. David Dana | Teacher Appreciation Week](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-david-dana-teacher-appreciation-week) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 5/9/17 10:18 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/dana-interview.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-david-dana-teacher-appreciation-week) 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. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-david-dana-teacher-appreciation-week) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-david-dana-teacher-appreciation-week#comments-listing) Topics: [POS Instructor Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips), [Current POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/current-pos-students) ## [7 Things You May Not Know About POS Founder Dr. Donald McGann](https://blog.smilestream.com/7-things-you-may-not-know-about-pos-found-dr.-don-mcgann) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 5/4/17 3:34 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/Dr-Donald-B-McGann-dental-school-graduation.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/7-things-you-may-not-know-about-pos-found-dr.-don-mcgann) 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. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/7-things-you-may-not-know-about-pos-found-dr.-don-mcgann) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/7-things-you-may-not-know-about-pos-found-dr.-don-mcgann#comments-listing) Topics: [POS Instructor Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips), [B. Donald McGann](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/b-donald-mcgann), [POS Family](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-family) ## [9 Fun Facts About POS Instructors](https://blog.smilestream.com/9-fun-facts-about-pos-instructors) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 5/1/17 6:24 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/Instructors-2018-FB.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/9-fun-facts-about-pos-instructors) It's Teacher Appreciation Week in the US! In honor of the celebration, here are some fun facts about our amazing instructors at POS... 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