--- title: The POS Blog | Everything you need to know about GP orthodontics | Orthodontic News (2) description: "Orthodontic News | Learn about orthodontics for the general dentist from a #1 trusted source for over 35 years (2)" --- - 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)     _ ## [4 Ways Orthodontics Can Help You During the Covid-19 Pandemic](https://blog.smilestream.com/4-ways-orthodontics-can-help-during-the-covid-19-pandemic) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 6/18/20 11:20 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/orthodontics%20in%20the%20time%20of%20covid.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/4-ways-orthodontics-can-help-during-the-covid-19-pandemic) ****** ***We will be publishing articles in a new series called “[Dentistry in the time of COVID-19](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/dentistry-during-covid-19)”, addressing how dentistry and orthodontics are changing, with tips to adapt your practice to  this new environment. *** In times of economic stress, we’ve seen that the more services dentists offer and the better they can provide them, the more able their practices are to weather the storm. So what are valuable services to have during the COVID-19 crisis? For any dentist that has been thinking about how to endure an uncertain economy, experienced Los Angeles dentist and mentor, Dr. David Dana, says that “Orthodontics is an absolute must.” **** [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/4-ways-orthodontics-can-help-during-the-covid-19-pandemic) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/4-ways-orthodontics-can-help-during-the-covid-19-pandemic#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic News](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-news), [Economics of Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/economics-of-orthodontics), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success), [Clear Aligners](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/clear-aligners), [Business of Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/business-of-orthodontics), [Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontics), [Dentistry during COVID-19](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/dentistry-during-covid-19) ## [The top GP orthodontic CE program can now come to you](https://blog.smilestream.com/the-top-gp-orthodontic-ce-program-can-now-come-to-you) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 3/7/18 12:44 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/in-office-iat-program-viviano.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/the-top-gp-orthodontic-ce-program-can-now-come-to-you) **Can’t travel but have friends? The In-Office IAT program may be your best option!** [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/the-top-gp-orthodontic-ce-program-can-now-come-to-you) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/the-top-gp-orthodontic-ce-program-can-now-come-to-you#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic News](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-news), [Continuing Education](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/continuing-education) ## [The new trend of DIY “orthodontics” and what it means to dentists](https://blog.smilestream.com/the-new-trend-of-diy-orthodontics-and-what-it-means-to-dentists) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 5/23/17 11:07 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/diy-braces-v2.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/the-new-trend-of-diy-orthodontics-and-what-it-means-to-dentists) As technology gets smarter, and marketing more pervasive, we’ve seen an increasing trend of DIY (do it yourself) “orthodontics”.* For quite some time now, there have been orthodontic solutions requiring less skill and understanding by dental professionals. But now some companies are looking to cut out the dentist and orthodontist entirely and go straight to the consumer. How did this trend start and what does it mean to the dental profession? **** [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/the-new-trend-of-diy-orthodontics-and-what-it-means-to-dentists) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/the-new-trend-of-diy-orthodontics-and-what-it-means-to-dentists#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic News](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-news), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success) ## [8 Reasons Why You Don’t Want to Miss the Free Intro to Orthodontics Seminar](https://blog.smilestream.com/8-reasons-why-you-dont-want-to-miss-the-free-intro-to-orthodontics-seminar) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 3/7/17 2:42 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/benvillaon.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/8-reasons-why-you-dont-want-to-miss-the-free-intro-to-orthodontics-seminar) Close your eyes and imagine your dream seminar. Does it look something like this? [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/8-reasons-why-you-dont-want-to-miss-the-free-intro-to-orthodontics-seminar) 5 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/8-reasons-why-you-dont-want-to-miss-the-free-intro-to-orthodontics-seminar#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic News](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-news), [Continuing Education](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/continuing-education), [Free Intro to Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/free-intro-to-orthodontics), [Orthodontics for Beginners](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontics-for-beginners) ## [Planning Your Dental CE Schedule for the New Year? 9 Questions to Ask Before Booking Your Next Course](https://blog.smilestream.com/planning-your-2017-dental-ce-courses-9-insider-questions-to-ask-before-booking-your-next-course) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 1/23/17 11:06 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/calendar-2017.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/planning-your-2017-dental-ce-courses-9-insider-questions-to-ask-before-booking-your-next-course) It’s the start of a new year which means it’s time to plan your dental CE courses for the year. Undoubtedly, you can only dedicate so much time to continuing education between your patient schedule and personal life. So it’s important to make the most of the time you can commit to education. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/planning-your-2017-dental-ce-courses-9-insider-questions-to-ask-before-booking-your-next-course) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/planning-your-2017-dental-ce-courses-9-insider-questions-to-ask-before-booking-your-next-course#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic News](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-news), [Continuing Education](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/continuing-education) ## [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) ## [SmileStream Beta has officially launched!](https://blog.smilestream.com/smilestream-beta-has-officially-launched) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 7/25/16 12:45 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/smilestream-devices-2.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/smilestream-beta-has-officially-launched) The long awaited update to IPSoft is finally here. SmileStream Beta was released worldwide to POS students and graduates on July 25. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/smilestream-beta-has-officially-launched) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/smilestream-beta-has-officially-launched#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic News](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-news), [SmileStream](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream) ## [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. 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