--- title: The POS Blog | Everything you need to know about GP orthodontics | Growth description: "Growth | 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)     _ ## [Happy Patient and a Happy Doctor!- A Case Study by Dr. Shockley Wier](https://blog.smilestream.com/happy-patient-and-a-happy-doctor-case-study-by-dr.-shockley-wier) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 6/9/22 1:11 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/Steve%202.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/happy-patient-and-a-happy-doctor-case-study-by-dr.-shockley-wier) *As part of our Consultant Spotlight this week, learn how our POS Consultant and Instructor, Dr. Shockley Wier, treats 9 year old Steve in Saint Paris, Ohio.* ** [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/happy-patient-and-a-happy-doctor-case-study-by-dr.-shockley-wier) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/happy-patient-and-a-happy-doctor-case-study-by-dr.-shockley-wier#comments-listing) Topics: [Growth](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/growth), [Class III](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/class-iii), [Case Study](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/case-study), [Phase 1](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/phase-1), [Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontics), [Crossbite](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/crossbite) ## [Case Study: The Transformation of a Gummy Smile into a Confident Smile](https://blog.smilestream.com/case-study-transformation-of-a-gummy-smile-into-a-confident-smile) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 11/25/19 12:32 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/Kaushal%20Kishore%20Thankful%20Case%20Study%20Title%20Image.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/case-study-transformation-of-a-gummy-smile-into-a-confident-smile) ** *In the spirit of giving thanks, we are sharing a story that we received from POS Instructor, Dr. Kaushal Kishore.  Learn how he successfully used growth with a new orthodontic technique to treat crowding and a gummy smile.* [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/case-study-transformation-of-a-gummy-smile-into-a-confident-smile) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/case-study-transformation-of-a-gummy-smile-into-a-confident-smile#comments-listing) Topics: [SmileStream](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream), [Growth](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/growth), [Case Study](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/case-study), [POS Family](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-family), [Skeletal Anchorage](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/skeletal-anchorage), [Comprehensive Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/comprehensive-orthodontics), [Thankful](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/thankful) ## [Breaking Down the Barriers to Interceptive Orthodontics: Dr. Shockley Wier's Phase 1 Consult Script](https://blog.smilestream.com/breaking-down-the-barriers-to-interceptive-orthodontics-dr.-shockley-wiers-phase-1-consult-script) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 7/9/19 4:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/Dr%20Wier%20Blog%20bubbles.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/breaking-down-the-barriers-to-interceptive-orthodontics-dr.-shockley-wiers-phase-1-consult-script) ** ** One of the most valuable services I provide is orthodontic screenings for young patients. Before kids get all their permanent teeth, an orthodontic screening can help me predict how teeth will erupt and how jaws will relate, and if there will be problems as they grow. Screening kids early helps me to better guide their growth to have better occlusion and long term health. Unfortunately, some parents think of braces as a “teenager” thing. They may not understand how two phase orthodontics can help their kids and don’t want to consider orthodontics on their young children. Instead of having a difficult consultation, inform your patients' families effectively. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/breaking-down-the-barriers-to-interceptive-orthodontics-dr.-shockley-wiers-phase-1-consult-script) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/breaking-down-the-barriers-to-interceptive-orthodontics-dr.-shockley-wiers-phase-1-consult-script#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-tips), [POS Instructor Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips), [Growth](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/growth), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success), [Mixed Dentition](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/mixed-dentition), [Business of Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/business-of-orthodontics), [Growth Management](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/growth-management) ## [How do you set up Phase 1 billing? A POS Family discussion](https://blog.smilestream.com/how-to-set-up-phase-1-billing) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 4/22/19 7:24 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/Collaborate%20Dental%20Thread%20Discussion.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/how-to-set-up-phase-1-billing) Have you ever wondered how to set up your Phase 1 and Phase 2 cases in billing? Sometimes hearing what experienced colleagues do is the best guide. Here's a thread on SmileStream's Collaborate section that we thought would be helpful to many dentists. It even includes example scripts of an orthodontic patient consultation! See POS graduates discussing how they set up mixed dentition set up and what works for them. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/how-to-set-up-phase-1-billing) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/how-to-set-up-phase-1-billing#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-tips), [SmileStream](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream), [Growth](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/growth), [POS Family](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-family), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success), [Mixed Dentition](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/mixed-dentition), [Phase 1](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/phase-1), [Business of Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/business-of-orthodontics), [Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontics) ## [Q&A with POS Instructor Dr. Ben Villalon | The importance of understanding growth](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-ben-villalon-the-importance-of-understanding-growth) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 10/23/17 10:07 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/ben-thumbnail.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-ben-villalon-the-importance-of-understanding-growth) We enjoyed having Dr. Ben Villalon from Texas at POS Headquarters last weekend to teach Seminar 14 of the [Dentofacial Orthodontics Series](http://mcgannpostgrad.com/growth-center/dentofacial-orthodontic/). He explains how individual growth prediction takes the guesswork out of orthodontic treatment in this interview. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-ben-villalon-the-importance-of-understanding-growth) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-ben-villalon-the-importance-of-understanding-growth#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-tips), [POS Instructor Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips), [Growth](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/growth), [POS Family](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-family), [Mixed Dentition](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/mixed-dentition) ## [Q&A with POS Instructor Ben Villalon | Expert Mixed Dentition Orthodontics Advice [Video + Transcript]](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-ben-villalon-expert-mixed-dentition-orthodontics-advice) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 3/15/17 8:19 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/ben-interview-still-square.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-ben-villalon-expert-mixed-dentition-orthodontics-advice) 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. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-ben-villalon-expert-mixed-dentition-orthodontics-advice) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-ben-villalon-expert-mixed-dentition-orthodontics-advice#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-tips), [POS Instructor Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips), [Growth](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/growth), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success), [Current POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/current-pos-students), [Mixed Dentition](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/mixed-dentition), [Phase 1](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/phase-1) ## [The largest growth study in dentistry was done by...an American general dentist?](https://blog.smilestream.com/the-largest-growth-study-in-dentistry-was-done-by...an-american-general-dentist) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 8/23/16 1:08 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/growth.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/the-largest-growth-study-in-dentistry-was-done-by...an-american-general-dentist) 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. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/the-largest-growth-study-in-dentistry-was-done-by...an-american-general-dentist) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/the-largest-growth-study-in-dentistry-was-done-by...an-american-general-dentist#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic News](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-news), [Growth](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/growth), [Research](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/research), [B. Donald McGann](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/b-donald-mcgann) ## [Clinical Analysis: Correcting Class III Malocclusions with Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment](https://blog.smilestream.com/clinical-article-correcting-class-iii-malocclusions-with-interceptive-orthodontic-treatment) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 6/17/16 12:22 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/Class-III-malocclusions-clinical-article.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/clinical-article-correcting-class-iii-malocclusions-with-interceptive-orthodontic-treatment) 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. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/clinical-article-correcting-class-iii-malocclusions-with-interceptive-orthodontic-treatment) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/clinical-article-correcting-class-iii-malocclusions-with-interceptive-orthodontic-treatment#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic News](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-news), [Growth](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/growth), [Research](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/research), [Class III](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/class-iii), [Mixed Dentition](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/mixed-dentition) [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! ### Posts by Topic - [Tips for Success (51)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success) - [POS Instructor Tips (49)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips) - [Orthodontic Tips (39)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-tips) - [POS Family (32)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-family) - [Current POS Students (26)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/current-pos-students) - [New POS Students (24)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/new-pos-students) - [Orthodontics (24)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontics) - [Orthodontics for Beginners (22)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontics-for-beginners) - [SmileStream (22)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream) - [Orthodontic News (18)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-news) - [Continuing Education (16)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/continuing-education) - [My First Ortho Patient (15)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/my-first-ortho-patient) - [Case Study (14)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/case-study) - [Business of Orthodontics (13)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/business-of-orthodontics) - [Economics of Orthodontics (12)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/economics-of-orthodontics) - [What is GP Ortho (11)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/what-is-gp-ortho) - [Clear Aligners (10)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/clear-aligners) - [Comprehensive Orthodontics (10)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/comprehensive-orthodontics) - [Progressive Orthodontic Seminars (10)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/progressive-orthodontic-seminars) - [Orthodontic Supplies (9)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-supplies) - [Assistants (8)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/assistants) - [Dentistry during COVID-19 (8)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/dentistry-during-covid-19) - [Growth (8)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/growth) - [Video (8)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/video) - [Adult Orthodontics (6)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/adult-orthodontics) - [Esthetics (6)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/esthetics) - [Thankful (6)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/thankful) - [Case Finishing (5)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/case-finishing) - [Consulting (5)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/consulting) - [IAT (5)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/iat) - [Mechanics (5)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/mechanics) - [Mixed Dentition (5)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/mixed-dentition) - [Aligners (4)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/aligners) - [B. 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