--- title: The POS Blog | Everything you need to know about GP orthodontics | New POS Students description: "New POS Students | 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)     _ ## [Common Obstacles When Starting Ortho: Finding Cases](https://blog.smilestream.com/obstacles-to-starting-ortho-finding-cases) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 3/5/26 10:31 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/consultation-andi-dana.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/obstacles-to-starting-ortho-finding-cases) Learning orthodontics and treating orthodontic cases might sound simple, but it's not always a seamless process for everyone. Getting those first few cases, worrying about the investment and lacking confidence can be disheartening when starting an ortho practice. In this blog we go over one of the obstacles students encounter when starting cases and some helpful tips to overcome them. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/obstacles-to-starting-ortho-finding-cases) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/obstacles-to-starting-ortho-finding-cases#comments-listing) Topics: [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), [Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontics), [Progressive Orthodontic Seminars](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/progressive-orthodontic-seminars), [Materials](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/materials), [Progressive Dental Supply](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/progressive-dental-supply) ## [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) ## [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) ## [Top Tips for Orthodontic Cash Flow](https://blog.smilestream.com/top-tips-for-orthodontic-cash-flow) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 5/27/21 12:27 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/eBlast-compendium-0121/DoctorTreatingPatient.gif) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/top-tips-for-orthodontic-cash-flow) Dr. David Dana has been practicing orthodontics now for almost 3 decades! As Progressive Orthodontic Seminar's Education Director, he knows just how special orthodontics is for his practice and his patients. Learning orthodontics isn't just beneficial to you, but to your whole practice and all of your patients. The video below will give you the highlights of what learning orthodontics can do for you.  [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/top-tips-for-orthodontic-cash-flow) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/top-tips-for-orthodontic-cash-flow#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic News](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-news), [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), [New POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/new-pos-students), [Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontics), [Progressive Orthodontic Seminars](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/progressive-orthodontic-seminars) ## [33 Orthodontic patient types that any dentist can help](https://blog.smilestream.com/33-orthodontic-patient-types-that-any-dentist-can-help) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 1/31/19 5:09 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-01-31%20at%209.12.40%20PM.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/33-orthodontic-patient-types-that-any-dentist-can-help) Wondering which types of orthodontic patients you can help? Even if you have no previous orthodontic experience, you can help the majority of your orthodontic patients. Read this blog to see the 33 case types that you can start treating while learning in POS' Comprehensive Orthodontic Series. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/33-orthodontic-patient-types-that-any-dentist-can-help) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/33-orthodontic-patient-types-that-any-dentist-can-help#comments-listing) Topics: [What is GP Ortho](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/what-is-gp-ortho), [My First Ortho Patient](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/my-first-ortho-patient), [New POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/new-pos-students), [Comprehensive Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/comprehensive-orthodontics), [Video](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/video) ## [Q&A with POS Instructor Dr. Sarmad Channo | My ortho story](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-sarmad-channo) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 7/10/18 8:31 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/channo-thumbnail.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-sarmad-channo) POS instructor Dr. Sarmad Channo is a general dentist from Michigan. In this interview, Dr. Channo shares why he decided to get into orthodontics, and the steps he took to accomplish that goal.  [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-sarmad-channo) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-sarmad-channo#comments-listing) Topics: [POS Instructor Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips), [POS Family](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-family), [New POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/new-pos-students) ## [Why Should General Dentists Provide Orthodontics? 7 Experts Weigh In](https://blog.smilestream.com/why-should-general-dentists-provide-orthodontics-7-experts-weigh-in) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 7/6/18 11:32 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/why-orthodontics.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/why-should-general-dentists-provide-orthodontics-7-experts-weigh-in) As a busy general dentist, you may ask yourself why taking on an additional challenge of incorporating orthodontics would be a good idea for your practice. Seven seasoned pros share their expertise in the following clips! [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/why-should-general-dentists-provide-orthodontics-7-experts-weigh-in) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/why-should-general-dentists-provide-orthodontics-7-experts-weigh-in#comments-listing) Topics: [What is GP Ortho](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/what-is-gp-ortho), [Orthodontic Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-tips), [POS Instructor Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips), [B. Donald McGann](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/b-donald-mcgann), [New POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/new-pos-students) ## [Q&A with POS Instructor Dr. Emmy Le | Incorporating orthodontics as a young dentist](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-emmy-le-incorporating-orthodontics-as-a-young-dentist) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 6/28/18 7:59 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/emmy-thumbnail.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-emmy-le-incorporating-orthodontics-as-a-young-dentist) POS Instructor Dr. Emmy Le began learning orthodontics impressively early in her career, just 2 years after graduation from dental school. Get to know Dr. Le in this interview! [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-emmy-le-incorporating-orthodontics-as-a-young-dentist) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-emmy-le-incorporating-orthodontics-as-a-young-dentist#comments-listing) Topics: [POS Instructor Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success), [Orthodontics for Beginners](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontics-for-beginners), [New POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/new-pos-students) ## [Top Ways to Get Support as a POS Student](https://blog.smilestream.com/top-ways-to-get-support-as-a-pos-student) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 6/19/18 9:20 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/support-blog.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/top-ways-to-get-support-as-a-pos-student) We strongly believe that any dentist can do great orthodontic work, as long as they have the right knowledge and support. Progressive Orthodontic Seminars provides comprehensive orthodontic education and support so students can be successful in every way. We’ve been around long enough to know where dentists get stuck in their orthodontic journey (clinically, financially, and in business) and have developed many resources for you to make orthodontics a rewarding part of your career. As a POS member, you have access to the following orthodontic resources and support. Take advantage of what’s available and rest assured that you can access these services anytime throughout your entire career. **** [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/top-ways-to-get-support-as-a-pos-student) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/top-ways-to-get-support-as-a-pos-student#comments-listing) Topics: [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success), [New POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/new-pos-students) ## [Q&A with POS Instructor Dr. Fawaz Habib | Incorporating Orthodontics in Multiple Practices](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-fawaz-habib-incorporating-orthodontics-in-multiple-practices) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 6/15/18 8:07 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/habib-thumb.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-fawaz-habib-incorporating-orthodontics-in-multiple-practices) POS Instructor Dr. Fawaz Habib is a general dentist from Northern California. Get to know Dr. Habib and learn how he balances treating orthodontics in multiple practices with several associates.  [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-fawaz-habib-incorporating-orthodontics-in-multiple-practices) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-fawaz-habib-incorporating-orthodontics-in-multiple-practices#comments-listing) Topics: [POS Instructor Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips), [New POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/new-pos-students), [Business of Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/business-of-orthodontics) [All posts](https://blog.smilestream.com/all) [Next](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/new-pos-students/page/2) 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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