We asked some of our recent graduates to share their memorable cases. In the spirit of giving thanks, we are sharing this story we received from a 2016 graduate.

As a general dentist, you have the flexibility to evolve your services to maximize your profits (and happiness). For those researching if orthodontics may be a good business move for you, this post will help you understand how it would affect your bottom line.

Stubborn spaces can be the most frustrating situation in orthodontics. If you’ve ever encountered this, you may have tried closing the space with all your tools—rubber bands, closed coils, and power chains—but the space was still there.

Sometimes trying too hard can make the problem worse. But don't worry, take some records and investigate what the true source of your frustrating immobility is. POS Instructor, Dr. Glenn Takenaga, shares the most common reasons why your space just isn't closing. Use this check list to discover the real reason why your teeth are not moving, so you can quickly move back on track to finishing.

Bracketing your first patient can be nerve-racking. But don't worry, follow these steps for a stress-free appointment. Your patient will be happily showing off their new braces soon!

How one dentist created unprecedented growth predictions from the most statistically significant growth study in dental history

In the past decade, there has been a large increase in our knowledge of dentofacial growth. The exciting advances are allowing dentists to have unprecedented knowledge of their growing patients. Dentists now have data on the expected maxilla and mandible growth left for an individual patient. These new tools can help dentists to decide when and how to start treatment for the greatest chance of success.

Summer is often the most productive time for dental practices with young patients. Use these six proven techniques from POS instructors to make your orthodontic summer the most productive yet.

The long awaited update to IPSoft is finally here. SmileStream Beta was released worldwide to POS students and graduates on July 25.

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.

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.