Dear POS Family,

The COVID pandemic has affected many practices and families over this past year. We have finally started to see some positive news the last few weeks. With vaccines starting to roll out globally, there finally appears to be some hope that we will be through this pandemic soon.

With this in mind, we have begun to plan how we can better serve dentists and provide you more opportunities. We believe in the value of in-person seminars, and have listened to many of you asking for these events to happen again.

Topics: Orthodontic News, POS Family, Continuing Education, Orthodontics, Dentistry during COVID-19

Do you know the Ultimate Triad of Dentistry?

As doctors in the field of dental medicine, we have a responsibility to our patients to advocate for their best dental health and understand their dental needs thoroughly. There are three disciplines in dentistry that have a uniquely powerful relationship that every general dentist should have a fundamental understanding on.

Topics: Orthodontic Tips, POS Instructor Tips, Continuing Education, Orthodontics, TMJ, Apnea, Sleep Medicine

Test Your Orthodontics Finishing Knowledge 

Every orthodontic case presents itself with a unique set of challenges. For instance, some cases may be difficult to diagnose, while others may rely on patient compliance….and we all know how difficult that can be!

One of the most common hurdles doctors encounter in their orthodontic cases is navigating the finishing stage. Thankfully, if you have robust theoretical knowledge and confidence in your clinical skills, you can bring predictable results to your finishing stage on every case.

Topics: Continuing Education, Case Finishing, Orthodontics

We published articles in a series called “Dentistry in the time of COVID-19”,  that addressed how dentistry and orthodontics are changing, with tips to adapt your practice to  this new environment.

Many dentists have been looking for ways to keep their businesses running during novel coronavirus concerns and restrictions, and how to prepare for the changing environment post-pandemic.

We have talked with our students and graduates from around the world, and wanted to share their tips and stories in dealing with COVID-19 regulations and infection precautions. In the article below, we've detailed five ways that clear aligner orthodontics has helped them maximize profits, even as their patients stayed at home.

Topics: Orthodontic News, Tips for Success, Clear Aligners, Business of Orthodontics, Orthodontics, Dentistry during COVID-19

We are publishing articles in a new series called “Dentistry in the time of COVID-19”, addressing how dentistry and orthodontics are changing, with tips to adapt your practice to  this new environment.

If you have patients needing orthodontic care, you may wonder, what are the initial steps to start an orthodontic case during this unique time.

This article explains how to set up your orthodontic cases (relating to both bracket and wire patients and clear aligner patients). As COVID-19 restrictions and patient concerns continue, read extra tips to make getting records safe, practical and efficient.

Topics: Orthodontic News, Tips for Success, Clear Aligners, Business of Orthodontics, Orthodontics, Dentistry during COVID-19

We will be publishing articles in a new series called “Dentistry in the time of 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.”

Topics: Orthodontic News, Economics of Orthodontics, Tips for Success, Clear Aligners, Business of Orthodontics, Orthodontics, Dentistry during COVID-19

In the spirit of the new decade, we are offering free classes to encourage you to begin 2020 with a positive start!

Each and every new year, people look for new and better ways to improve themselves. As we are almost through the first month of the new decade, it's a great time to find manageable ways to improve your career and skills. What better way to improve yourself than to indulge in some free classes from POS! 

We offer multiple free courses that will earn you CEs or CPDs. They also help get you started on your path to growing your professional skills and opportunities, making the start of your new decade a bit more brighter.

Topics: POS Family, Continuing Education, Free Intro to Orthodontics, Orthodontics for Beginners, Orthodontics

In the spirit of giving thanks, we are sharing meaningful thoughts from POS team member, Crystal. 

I've been part of the POS Family and team for over a decade. I have been truly lucky to have met amazing students, graduates, instructors, and team members from around the world.

In the USA, we have a celebration of Thanksgiving this week. I'd like to take the time to share all the big and little things from this week that I'm grateful of working with the POS Family. 

Topics: POS Family, Thankful, Orthodontics

Aligner⁺ Consulting & Mentoring gives you expertise at your fingertips

Topics: Continuing Education, Clear Aligners, Orthodontics, Progressive Orthodontic Seminars, Aligners, Mentoring, Consulting

 

With better technology, it's now possible to grow your knowledge in many areas, including in orthodontics. It may seem appealing to grow your dental skills in between patients in the comfort of your home or office. Online study gives you great flexibility and allows you to minimize any costs and hassles of travel.

With our online materials, you may learn up to 75% of the Comprehensive Orthodontic Series without stepping outside. While you'd still need a few live classes to get instructor feedback and hands-on practice, you can now learn much more at home.

So what is studying online like with POS? This article shows you the 5 steps of what your online studying will look like.

Topics: SmileStream, Continuing Education, IAT, Comprehensive Orthodontics, Video, Orthodontics, Progressive Orthodontic Seminars