--- title: The POS Blog | Everything you need to know about GP orthodontics | Consulting description: "Consulting | Learn about orthodontics for the general dentist from a #1 trusted source for over 35 years" --- - 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? Call us: [1 (714) 973-2266](tel:17149732266) | [info@posortho.com](mailto:info@posortho.com) [**](http://posortho.smilestream.com/pos-contact-us)     _ ## [Have You Used Progressive Orthodontics' Most Valuable Free Resource?](https://blog.smilestream.com/blog/have-you-used-pos-most-valuable-free-resource) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 3/5/26 10:29 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/Gaby%20Taking%20Records%20GIF.gif) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/blog/have-you-used-pos-most-valuable-free-resource) Starting cases early has proven to lead to long term orthodontic success. We encourage our students to start cases early on in their orthodontic education to help reach their full potential. We have created the free 5-Minute Quick Check resource to help students get started. Identifying the appropriate case to start when new to orthodontics might feel daunting. Our instructors ease those fears by telling students which cases are good or not to start with.  [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/blog/have-you-used-pos-most-valuable-free-resource) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/blog/have-you-used-pos-most-valuable-free-resource#comments-listing) Topics: [My First Ortho Patient](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/my-first-ortho-patient), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success), [Current POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/current-pos-students), [New POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/new-pos-students), [Consulting](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/consulting), [Orthodontic Education](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-education) ## [Aligner Myths: How to Avoid Future Misdiagnosis?](https://blog.smilestream.com/aligner-myths-how-to-avoid-future-misdiagnosis) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 10/7/21 5:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/doctor-hand-holding-clear-dental-aligner.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/aligner-myths-how-to-avoid-future-misdiagnosis) As the demand for aligners grows, so does the chance for misdiagnosis. Relying solely on a lab tech to treatment plan your patients isn’t ideal. We asked our Aligner+ Instructor and Consultant, Dr. Collins Harrell, to identify the most common issues that arise from improper diagnosis and treatment planning of aligner cases, and this is what he said: [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/aligner-myths-how-to-avoid-future-misdiagnosis) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/aligner-myths-how-to-avoid-future-misdiagnosis#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-tips), [Clear Aligners](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/clear-aligners), [Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontics), [Progressive Orthodontic Seminars](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/progressive-orthodontic-seminars), [Aligners](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/aligners), [Mentoring](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/mentoring), [Consulting](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/consulting) ## [How to Send Quick Check Records to an Instructor via SmileStream](https://blog.smilestream.com/blog/how-to-send-quick-check-records-to-an-instructor-via-smilestream) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 6/2/21 5:10 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/1622221627525blob.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/blog/how-to-send-quick-check-records-to-an-instructor-via-smilestream) Wondering if your case is appropriate to start at your current skill level? Ask an instructor.   Use POS' most valuable resource the [free Case Quick Check](https://blog.smilestream.com/blog/have-you-used-pos-most-valuable-free-resource). Sending your quick check records to instructors is easy. Watch this video tutorial or follow these steps to send records to an instructor. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/blog/how-to-send-quick-check-records-to-an-instructor-via-smilestream) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/blog/how-to-send-quick-check-records-to-an-instructor-via-smilestream#comments-listing) Topics: [My First Ortho Patient](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/my-first-ortho-patient), [SmileStream](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success), [Current POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/current-pos-students), [New POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/new-pos-students), [Video](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/video), [Consulting](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/consulting), [Orthodontic Education](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-education) ## [POS Announces Free New Virtual Office Hours!](https://blog.smilestream.com/virtual-office-hours-announcement) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 8/18/20 3:38 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/office_hours_dana%20announcment_blog.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/virtual-office-hours-announcement) ### POS is launching a new extra resource for you...and it's FREE! Chat with a POS Instructor during any of our upcoming Office Hours time. During our launch month of August, we currently have three two-hour sessions, and are adding more times as doctors show more interest. [See info and upcoming times](https://info.smilestream.com/office-hours) [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/virtual-office-hours-announcement) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/virtual-office-hours-announcement#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic News](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-news), [Orthodontic Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-tips), [POS Instructor Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips), [POS Family](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-family), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success), [Clear Aligners](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/clear-aligners), [Orthodontics for Beginners](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontics-for-beginners), [Assistants](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/assistants), [Business of Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/business-of-orthodontics), [Comprehensive Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/comprehensive-orthodontics), [Feedback](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/feedback), [Progressive Orthodontic Seminars](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/progressive-orthodontic-seminars), [Aligners](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/aligners), [Consulting](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/consulting), [Dentistry during COVID-19](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/dentistry-during-covid-19) ## [Full Aligner Diagnosis Can Be as Easy as 1-2-3!](https://blog.smilestream.com/full-aligner-diagnosis-can-be-as-easy-as1-2-3) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 8/9/19 1:33 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/custom-video-thumbnails/Collins%20Invite%20Intro%20Aligner+-thumb.jpeg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/full-aligner-diagnosis-can-be-as-easy-as1-2-3) **Aligner+ Consulting & Mentoring gives you expertise at your fingertips** [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/full-aligner-diagnosis-can-be-as-easy-as1-2-3) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/full-aligner-diagnosis-can-be-as-easy-as1-2-3#comments-listing) Topics: [Continuing Education](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/continuing-education), [Clear Aligners](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/clear-aligners), [Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontics), [Progressive Orthodontic Seminars](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/progressive-orthodontic-seminars), [Aligners](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/aligners), [Mentoring](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/mentoring), [Consulting](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/consulting) [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! 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