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.
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7 Things You May Not Know About POS Founder Dr. Donald McGann
Topics: POS Instructor Tips, B. Donald McGann, POS Family
It's Teacher Appreciation Week in the US! In honor of the celebration, here are some fun facts about our amazing instructors at POS...
Topics: POS Instructor Tips
So you’ve signed up for POS and are getting ready to attend Seminar 1 or Module A. Congratulations! Your orthodontic journey is about to begin and we couldn’t be more excited to be your guide.
To ensure you get the most out of your experience at the seminar, follow these tips for before, during and after class!
Congratulations to all the 2017 USA graduates! You have made us, your families, and your patients proud. It was a pleasure having you in our program and we hope to see you retaking seminars!
Topics: POS Family, POS Graduation
If you have never treated an orthodontic patient before, selecting your first case may feel overwhelming. Luckily with the right support, there are many cases that you can start treating with great success this year.
Topics: My First Ortho Patient, Tips for Success, Orthodontics for Beginners, New POS Students
Q&A with POS Instructor Dr. Glenn Takenaga | Building a super practice on a budget [Video + Transcript]
You may know POS Instructor Dr. Glenn Takenaga because of the active role he plays on the POS Forum. Get to know him and hear his advice for new and current POS students in this interview.
Topics: Orthodontic Tips, POS Instructor Tips, Tips for Success, Current POS Students
Q&A with POS Instructor Ben Villalon | Expert Mixed Dentition Orthodontics Advice [Video + Transcript]
POS Instructor Dr. Ben Villalon came to POS headquarters for Update 2017 so we took the opportunity to ask him questions about his area of expertise: mixed dentition orthodontics.
Topics: Orthodontic Tips, POS Instructor Tips, Growth, Tips for Success, Current POS Students, Mixed Dentition, Phase 1
8 Reasons Why You Don’t Want to Miss the Free Intro to Orthodontics Seminar
Topics: Orthodontic News, Continuing Education, Free Intro to Orthodontics, Orthodontics for Beginners
5 Reasons Why Every Invisalign® Provider Should Consider Additional Orthodontic Training
Are you one of the 80,000+ dentists trained to provide Invisalign treatment? You are providing a popular, invisible treatment to straightening teeth, and your patients appreciate it.
However, if you only have training in Invisalign (or a similar clear aligner product), you can get into trouble or find it to be too costly. Here are the top reasons why every Invisalign provider should consider seeking additional orthodontic training.
Topics: Orthodontic Tips, Tips for Success, Clear Aligners, Invisalign
4 Reasons Why Patients Prefer Their General Dentist For Orthodontic Treatment
Topics: What is GP Ortho, Orthodontic Tips