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Call us: [1 (714) 973-2266](tel:17149732266) | [info@posortho.com](mailto:info@posortho.com) [**](http://posortho.smilestream.com/pos-contact-us)     _ ## [Can I Learn Orthodontics at Home?](https://blog.smilestream.com/can-i-learn-orthodontics-at-home) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 7/17/20 11:56 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/Hands-on%20interactive%20exercises.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/can-i-learn-orthodontics-at-home) ***This article is part of the series called [“Dentistry in the time of COVID-19”](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/dentistry-during-covid-19). *** New COVID-19 restrictions have limited class meetings and traveling. Even as some restrictions are lifting, many dentists are wondering if they can still learn orthodontics at the same level and have the confidence to offer the procedures in their practices if they choose to join an online program. We are committed to the safety of our students and instructors as well as your ability to provide quality orthodontic care and have made adjustments to ensure we can provide options for you. We have added extra resources and learning options to make education accessible to all dentists including both virtual, in-person, and self-study options. [See all our class formats.](https://info.smilestream.com/formats) ______ *Video Clip of a hands-on exercise in a Virtual Classroom with instructor Dr. Wilfred deGroot:*   **** [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/can-i-learn-orthodontics-at-home) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/can-i-learn-orthodontics-at-home#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic News](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-news), [Clear Aligners](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/clear-aligners), [IAT](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/iat), [Video](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/video), [Live Series](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/live-series), [Dentistry during COVID-19](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/dentistry-during-covid-19) ## [Which is Better: Live or Online Learning?](https://blog.smilestream.com/which-is-better-live-or-online-learning) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 2/28/19 2:36 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/image-5.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/which-is-better-live-or-online-learning)   If you're reading this article, you probably want to improve your care with orthodontics and may be wondering what's the best way to learn.  Progressive Orthodontic Seminars makes sure to have options to accommodate any dentist's schedule. As a dentist, you're busy. At POS, we've provided different formats to match your different needs. You can learn to provide comprehensive orthodontics with your choice of a [Live](https://www.smilestream.com/pos-curriculum) or [Internet Assisted Training (IAT)](https://www.smilestream.com//pos-curriculum#onlinesec) format. This video and table shows you how POS' two learning formats compare. 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