As dentists, we pride ourselves in being great problem solvers, using diagnosis to solve the range of dental issues that we see. To ensure we provide the best treatment possible, we not only think about the dental health, but also the esthetic results, and the longevity and efficiency of treatment. Sometimes we have to reach into our experience and training to find great solutions that work. This blog showcases one of these challenging cases that was worked up beautifully.

Topics: POS Family, Continuing Education, Esthetics

 

One of the best moments in our professional world is seeing an overjoyed patient leave with a beautiful orthodontic finish. After working with them for two years, you both can appreciate the accomplishment. However, have you ever had a follow up appointment with one of these patients having a less beautiful smile than before? The most common post-orthodontics issue is when teeth go back to their original position. One of the most annoying types of these relapse moments is when we see a diastema opening up again, front and center.

Topics: POS Instructor Tips, Tips for Success, Current POS Students, Mechanics

This week we're celebrating the one-year anniversary of the release of SmileStream. In the past year, SmileStream has transformed the way thousands of dentists diagnose and treatment plan their orthodontic cases. It's been a very exciting year, but there is so much more on the horizon that we can’t wait to share with you.

Topics: Orthodontic Tips, SmileStream, Current POS Students

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