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
To be successful in orthodontics, it’s important to have good patient communication and management skills. Setting expectations right starts at the first consultation.
Topics: Orthodontic Tips, My First Ortho Patient, Tips for Success
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.
Topics: POS Instructor Tips, Current POS Students
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.
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
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
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
