POS Instructor Dr. Fawaz Habib is a general dentist from Northern California. Get to know Dr. Habib and learn how he balances treating orthodontics in multiple practices with several associates.
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Q&A with POS Instructor Dr. Fawaz Habib | Incorporating Orthodontics in Multiple Practices
Topics: POS Instructor Tips, New POS Students, Business of Orthodontics
Short on Time? 4 Non-Traditional Ways to Study Orthodontics with POS
Every year, hundreds of dentists express interest in learning comprehensive orthodontics, but extremely busy schedules prevent them from taking on the full study schedule of our traditional live classroom program.
Fortunately, if you are truly motivated to grow your orthodontic knowledge to a high level, you have options! We have created several flexible study paths to help you achieve your goals. Keep reading to learn what options are available and decide which course of study is right for you.
Topics: Continuing Education, Orthodontics for Beginners, New POS Students
Q&A with POS Instructor Dr. Richard Richter | My multidisciplinary approach to dentistry
It was a pleasure to have POS Instructor Dr. Richard Richter visit us at POS Headquarters all the way from New York. In this interview, he sits down with POS CEO Miles McGann to share why a multidisciplinary approach to dentistry is crucial to provide patients with the best care.
Topics: POS Instructor Tips, POS Family, Tips for Success
How much doctor time does orthodontics really take?
As a dentist, you’re probably extremely busy. Juggling patients, running a business, maintaining friendships, and having an enjoyable family life are some of the many things you fit into your day. Although you may want to grow your career and professional abilities, sometimes it may feel overwhelming to fit something new into your schedule.
Topics: My First Ortho Patient, Orthodontics for Beginners, New POS Students, Business of Orthodontics
Q&A with POS Founder Dr. Don McGann [Part 2] | My worldwide vision for GP orthodontics
Early in his career, Dr. Don McGann dedicated himself to sharing the joy of orthodontics with dentists around the world. Learn more about how his vision came to life in this interview.
Topics: POS Instructor Tips, POS Family
8 Tips for New POS Students from Instructors Who Have Been in Your Shoes
As a new POS student, you might feel excited, nervous, unsure, or even overwhelmed about the journey you are about to begin. So what advice can we give you to be successful at POS?
Our instructors offer some words of wisdom below. These knowledgeable dentists have gone through the program themselves and have an outstanding orthodontic background, together teaching 8,000 hours each year and have treated over 45,000 orthodontic patients. Learn from their experience in this short video.
Topics: Orthodontic Tips, POS Instructor Tips, Tips for Success, New POS Students
How to Easily Navigate Your Orthodontic Treatment Plans with SmileStream Software
Imagine you’re planning a road trip across country to visit a place you’ve not been to before. You have the address, a full tank of gas, and snacks for the road. You’re eager to get started, and ready to go! There's just one problem, you don’t have directions to your destination.
The stress of not knowing how to get from point A to point B in this situation is similar to what many dentists feel when starting an orthodontic case without a detailed treatment plan. This lack of treatment plan is one of the common hurdles that prevents dentists from stepping into the lucrative world of GP orthodontics.
Topics: My First Ortho Patient, SmileStream, Orthodontics for Beginners, New POS Students
Q&A with POS Founder Dr. Don McGann | How I launched my orthodontic career
POS founder Dr. Don McGann began his career in a time when there were limited orthodontic opportunities for dentists. In Part 1 of this interview, Dr. McGann shares how he broke into this exclusive field. Watch Part 2 here.
Topics: POS Instructor Tips, B. Donald McGann, POS Family
Planning and treating your first orthodontic case can be a daunting task. With so many stages and procedures involved, it can be hard to know where to begin. But don't fret, we break down the process, step by step.
Topics: What is GP Ortho, Orthodontic Tips, My First Ortho Patient, Orthodontics for Beginners, New POS Students
7 Reasons Why Working Near Another Orthodontic Provider Can Actually Boost Your Own Business
We have talked with dentists all over the world, and find that dentists often wish they had no competition. For those that provide orthodontic care, they often want no other orthodontists or dentists in their area offering braces. They feel like if there is no competition, they could dominate the entire market for those needing orthodontic care.
But from our years of experience, we’ve found that having a strong orthodontic community is professionally rewarding and good for business. Here is why you want to have orthodontic friends and even orthodontic competitors in your neighborhood.
Topics: POS Family, Current POS Students, Business of Orthodontics