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Short on Time? 4 Non-Traditional Ways to Study Orthodontics with POS

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 6/6/18 10:17 AM

Every year, hundreds of dentists express interest in learning comprehensive orthodontics, but extremely busy schedules prevent them from taking on the full study schedule of our traditional live classroom program.

Fortunately, if you are truly motivated to grow your orthodontic knowledge to a high level, you have options! We have created several flexible study paths to help you achieve your goals. Keep reading to learn what options are available and decide which course of study is right for you.

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Topics: Continuing Education, Orthodontics for Beginners, New POS Students

How much doctor time does orthodontics really take?

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 5/30/18 11:21 AM

As a dentist, you’re probably extremely busy. Juggling patients, running a business, maintaining friendships, and having an enjoyable family life are some of the many things you fit into your day. Although you may want to grow your career and professional abilities, sometimes it may feel overwhelming to fit something new into your schedule.

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Topics: My First Ortho Patient, Orthodontics for Beginners, New POS Students, Business of Orthodontics

8 Tips for New POS Students from Instructors Who Have Been in Your Shoes

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 5/23/18 3:44 PM

As a new POS student, you might feel excited, nervous, unsure, or even overwhelmed about the journey you are about to begin. So what advice can we give you to be successful at POS?

Our instructors offer some words of wisdom below. These knowledgeable dentists have gone through the program themselves and have an outstanding orthodontic background, together teaching 8,000 hours each year and have treated over 45,000 orthodontic patients. Learn from their experience in this short video.

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Topics: Orthodontic Tips, POS Instructor Tips, Tips for Success, New POS Students

How to Easily Navigate Your Orthodontic Treatment Plans with SmileStream Software

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 5/22/18 3:57 PM

Imagine you’re planning a road trip across country to visit a place you’ve not been to before. You have the address, a full tank of gas, and snacks for the road. You’re eager to get started, and ready to go! There's just one problem, you don’t have directions to your destination.

The stress of not knowing how to get from point A to point B in this situation is similar to what many dentists feel when starting an orthodontic case without a detailed treatment plan. This lack of treatment plan is one of the common hurdles that prevents dentists from stepping into the lucrative world of GP orthodontics.

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Topics: My First Ortho Patient, SmileStream, Orthodontics for Beginners, New POS Students

The 9 Essential Steps of Every Orthodontic Case

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 5/14/18 12:02 PM

Planning and treating your first orthodontic case can be a daunting task. With so many stages and procedures involved, it can be hard to know where to begin. But don't fret, we break down the process, step by step.

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Topics: What is GP Ortho, Orthodontic Tips, My First Ortho Patient, Orthodontics for Beginners, New POS Students

The Ultimate Orthodontic Screening Checklist: 9 must-do's before putting on braces

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 5/9/18 11:43 AM

Adding an orthodontic screening to your evaluation process can be a quick improvement to your care. In just 7 minutes, you gain a great diagnostic tool, provide an excellent service for your patients, and build credibility with your patients. Whether or not you provide orthodontics, orthodontic screenings are a must for all general dentists who want to better understand their patients’ oral health and motivations.

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Topics: My First Ortho Patient, Tips for Success, Orthodontics for Beginners, New POS Students

5 Secrets to Providing Great Orthodontic Care as a GP

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 4/18/18 3:01 PM

Orthodontics is one of the most lucrative and rewarding specialties in dentistry. But as general dentists, many of us worry that we won’t be able to do it well.

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Topics: Orthodontic Tips, Tips for Success, Orthodontics for Beginners, New POS Students

Q&A with POS Instructor Dr. Jacques Cilliers | Growing an ortho practice from the ground up

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 4/18/18 12:12 PM

Dr. Jacques Cilliers helped bring the POS program to his hometown of Johannesburg, South Africa five years ago, and has been running the program ever since. In 2018 we were proud to welcome him to the POS Instructor family. Get Dr. Cilliers' unique perspective on GP orthodontics in this interview. 

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Topics: POS Instructor Tips, Economics of Orthodontics, Current POS Students, New POS Students, IAT

Q&A with POS Instructor Dr. Michael Layton | Pros and Cons of Internet Assisted Training (IAT)

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 4/4/18 7:51 AM
Dr. Michael Layton is a POS instructor from Canada. Get to know Dr. Layton and learn more about POS as he discusses the pros and cons of Internet Assisted Training (IAT), and how to decide which SmileStream Case Consulting Service is right for you.
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Topics: SmileStream, POS Instructor Tips, New POS Students, IAT

Improve Your Digital Orthodontic Models with These 4 Easy Tips

Posted by POS Course Adviser on 1/16/18 8:39 AM

Having accurate orthodontic models are important in designing successful treatment plans. With new technologies, doctors can now minimize their clutter with digital 3-D orthodontic models. But, with electronic study models, can you still get the same accuracy as white poured stone models?

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Topics: Orthodontic Tips, Tips for Success, Orthodontics for Beginners, New POS Students, Assistants

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