--- title: The POS Blog | Everything you need to know about GP orthodontics | POS Course Adviser (14) description: "Learn about orthodontics for the general dentist from a #1 trusted source for over 35 years (14)" --- - Are you a Current Student? - [Login Here](http://posortho.com/con_CurrentStudents.cfm?rid=0.497576839756221&__hstc=145032043.85564ffabeb8a03125a49477f0e082fb.1447746732053.1447834461954.1447838858835.4&__hssc=145032043.3.1447838858835&__hsfp=2299682492) [![progressive orthodontic seminars logo](https://blog.smilestream.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Progressive_Orthodontics_Images/pos_logo_md.png?width=145&name=pos_logo_md.png "progressive orthodontic seminars logo")](http://posortho.smilestream.com/pos-ortho) Got a question? 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[Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/6-proven-techniques-to-make-your-orthodontic-summer-the-most-productive-yet) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/6-proven-techniques-to-make-your-orthodontic-summer-the-most-productive-yet#comments-listing) Topics: [POS Instructor Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success) ## [SmileStream Beta has officially launched!](https://blog.smilestream.com/smilestream-beta-has-officially-launched) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 7/25/16 12:45 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/smilestream-devices-2.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/smilestream-beta-has-officially-launched) The long awaited update to IPSoft is finally here. SmileStream Beta was released worldwide to POS students and graduates on July 25. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/smilestream-beta-has-officially-launched) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/smilestream-beta-has-officially-launched#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic News](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-news), [SmileStream](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream) ## [Higher accuracy in digital models discovered yesterday](https://blog.smilestream.com/higher-accuracy-in-digital-models) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 7/8/16 3:58 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/model_measuring_crop.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/higher-accuracy-in-digital-models) POS instructor, Dr. Suzie Bergman, and the VP and CEO of OrthoSelect have been working hard to improve the accuracy of digital study model articulations and analysis in IPSoft and SmileStream. They have discovered how to more correctly orient the jpeg images that POS doctors receive from the OrthoSelect 3D-viewer software. “Working with a 3D image on a 2-dimensional plane has its challenges,” explained Chris Derieg, VP of Business Development at OrthoSelect. “If a digital study model is being compared to an intra-oral photo, for example, but is not oriented with the same aspect, parallax could cause the model’s occlusion to appear incorrect by comparison. With Dr. Bergman’s help, we’ve found a better, more accurate way to represent our digital study model in a jpeg format.” This will, of course, result in better analysis for doctors using OrthoSelect digital study models in IPSoft and SmileStream. OrthoSelect’s digital processing now includes technicians assigned specifically to ensure that models to be used for IPSoft and SmileStream are oriented correctly before jpeg files are saved and uploaded. POS students and graduates should see significant improvement of their lateral model images, and model analysis. Along with this improvement, OrthoSelect announced that left and right lateral views will now be included at no additional cost when doctors order the double-occlusal view option on their online prescription form. We are appreciative of Dr. Bergman and OrthoSelect's dedication to improving the tools that dentists use! [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/higher-accuracy-in-digital-models) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/higher-accuracy-in-digital-models#comments-listing) Topics: [SmileStream](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream) ## [Clinical Analysis: Correcting Class III Malocclusions with Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment](https://blog.smilestream.com/clinical-article-correcting-class-iii-malocclusions-with-interceptive-orthodontic-treatment) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 6/17/16 12:22 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/Class-III-malocclusions-clinical-article.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/clinical-article-correcting-class-iii-malocclusions-with-interceptive-orthodontic-treatment) The American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommend that young patients get an orthodontic evaluation at 6 or 7 years of age.1, 2 An early orthodontic check-up enables clinicians to spot current or potential problems with their patient’s occlusion and jaw growth. This can especially be valuable for Class III patients. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/clinical-article-correcting-class-iii-malocclusions-with-interceptive-orthodontic-treatment) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/clinical-article-correcting-class-iii-malocclusions-with-interceptive-orthodontic-treatment#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic News](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-news), [Growth](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/growth), [Research](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/research), [Class III](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/class-iii), [Mixed Dentition](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/mixed-dentition) ## [Start Orthodontic Cases in 5 Simple Steps](https://blog.smilestream.com/start-orthodontic-cases-in-5-simple-steps) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 6/15/16 9:02 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/helen-patient.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/start-orthodontic-cases-in-5-simple-steps) So you attended Seminar 1 and are ready to help patients and earn orthodontic income. We've broken down the process of starting cases into a few easy-to-follow steps to help you get started. To maximize your orthodontic ability and resources, take these first steps with your staff and potential orthodontic patients before you attend Seminar 2. At this seminar, you'll learn how to analyze these records, create a customized, full treatment plan and instructors can support you live. **** [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/start-orthodontic-cases-in-5-simple-steps) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/start-orthodontic-cases-in-5-simple-steps#comments-listing) Topics: [My First Ortho Patient](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/my-first-ortho-patient), [POS Instructor Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success) ## [SmileStream beta testing has begun!](https://blog.smilestream.com/smilestream-beta-testing-has-begun) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 5/2/16 11:50 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/smilestream-devices-1.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/smilestream-beta-testing-has-begun) Earlier this month we began rolling out the much anticipated IPSoft update (renamed SmileStream) to several POS instructors for the first round of beta testing. We plan to roll out the software to additional instructors and POS graduates over the next few weeks as we work on the final touches of the exciting new features that have been added. Once initial beta-testing is complete, the software will be released to all POS students and graduates worldwide. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/smilestream-beta-testing-has-begun) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/smilestream-beta-testing-has-begun#comments-listing) ## [6 Ways to Avoid Trouble with Your Ortho Cases](https://blog.smilestream.com/6-ways-to-avoid-trouble-with-your-ortho-cases) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 4/28/16 1:27 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/new-avoid-trouble-blog-photo.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/6-ways-to-avoid-trouble-with-your-ortho-cases)   We wish that we could say that 100% of your ortho cases will go 100% as planned for 100% of the time, but unfortunately we can't guarantee that. Since orthodontics consists of many moving parts, it’s inevitable that things may not work out as planned all of the time. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to prepare yourself for the unexpected. Here are 6 things we recommend you do to avoid trouble with your ortho cases. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/6-ways-to-avoid-trouble-with-your-ortho-cases) 7 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/6-ways-to-avoid-trouble-with-your-ortho-cases#comments-listing) Topics: [What is GP Ortho](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/what-is-gp-ortho), [Orthodontic Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-tips), [My First Ortho Patient](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/my-first-ortho-patient) ## [4 Advantages AND Challenges that Every Responsible Dentist Should Consider Before Practicing GP Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/4-advantages-and-challenges-that-every-responsible-dentist-should-consider-before-practicing-gp-orthodontics) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 4/20/16 9:47 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/advantage-and-challenges-of-orthodontics.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/4-advantages-and-challenges-that-every-responsible-dentist-should-consider-before-practicing-gp-orthodontics) As a general dentist, you may have considered adding orthodontic treatment to your practice at some point in your career. You may have spoken with sales reps from different education and supply companies who explained to you the amazing benefits of GP orthodontics. While it is great to know how orthodontics would improve your practice, you were likely left thinking of the challenges that ortho would present. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/4-advantages-and-challenges-that-every-responsible-dentist-should-consider-before-practicing-gp-orthodontics) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/4-advantages-and-challenges-that-every-responsible-dentist-should-consider-before-practicing-gp-orthodontics#comments-listing) Topics: [What is GP Ortho](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/what-is-gp-ortho), [Economics of Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/economics-of-orthodontics) ## [8 Orthodontic Supplies You Absolutely Need to Start Cases](https://blog.smilestream.com/blog/8-orthodontic-supplies-you-absolutely-need-to-start-cases) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 4/8/16 2:24 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/supply-blog-2.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/blog/8-orthodontic-supplies-you-absolutely-need-to-start-cases)   You've spent hours studying orthodontic theory and cases and now you're ready to start an orthodontic case of your own. Hooray! You've a rrived to the fun part of orthodontics.    Once you've selected a patient to be your first case, you will need to take a comprehensive set of orthodontic records. It is critical to take high quality, thorough records before starting a case so that you can accurately track the progress of the case.  [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/blog/8-orthodontic-supplies-you-absolutely-need-to-start-cases) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/blog/8-orthodontic-supplies-you-absolutely-need-to-start-cases#comments-listing) Topics: [My First Ortho Patient](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/my-first-ortho-patient), [POS Instructor Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success), [Orthodontic Supplies](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-supplies) [Previous](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser/page/13) [All posts](https://blog.smilestream.com/all) Search the blog Search ## Start learning orthodontics now ### *Request a FREE 1 Hour Intro Video* [![New Call-to-action](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/1708568/9f91411c-29a9-4b38-9143-dcab02dcffbe.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/1708568/9f91411c-29a9-4b38-9143-dcab02dcffbe) ### Keep up with our blog! ### Posts by Topic - [Tips for Success (51)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success) - [POS Instructor Tips (49)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips) - [Orthodontic Tips (39)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-tips) - [POS Family (32)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-family) - [Current POS Students (26)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/current-pos-students) - [New POS Students (24)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/new-pos-students) - [Orthodontics (24)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontics) - [Orthodontics for Beginners (22)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontics-for-beginners) - [SmileStream (22)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream) - [Orthodontic News (18)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-news) - [Continuing Education (16)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/continuing-education) - [My First Ortho Patient (15)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/my-first-ortho-patient) - [Case Study (14)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/case-study) - [Business of Orthodontics (13)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/business-of-orthodontics) - [Economics of Orthodontics (12)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/economics-of-orthodontics) - [What is GP Ortho (11)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/what-is-gp-ortho) - [Clear Aligners (10)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/clear-aligners) - [Comprehensive Orthodontics (10)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/comprehensive-orthodontics) - [Progressive Orthodontic Seminars (10)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/progressive-orthodontic-seminars) - [Orthodontic Supplies (9)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-supplies) - [Assistants (8)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/assistants) - [Dentistry during COVID-19 (8)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/dentistry-during-covid-19) - [Growth (8)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/growth) - [Video (8)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/video) - [Adult Orthodontics (6)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/adult-orthodontics) - [Esthetics (6)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/esthetics) - [Thankful (6)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/thankful) - [Case Finishing (5)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/case-finishing) - [Consulting (5)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/consulting) - [IAT (5)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/iat) - [Mechanics (5)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/mechanics) - [Mixed Dentition (5)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/mixed-dentition) - [Aligners (4)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/aligners) - [B. 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