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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)     _ ## [How to Treat 8mm of Gingival Display: A Dentofacial Orthodontic Case Study](https://blog.smilestream.com/how-to-treat-8mm-of-gingival-display-a-dentofacial-orthodontic-case-study) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 2/19/19 10:13 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/8mm%20Diana%20Gingival%20Display.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/how-to-treat-8mm-of-gingival-display-a-dentofacial-orthodontic-case-study) *This is a case study done of POS graduate and instructor, Dr. Maribel Eizaguirre. Learn how she grew her orthodontic care by treating this advanced* gummy smile case.* [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/how-to-treat-8mm-of-gingival-display-a-dentofacial-orthodontic-case-study) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/how-to-treat-8mm-of-gingival-display-a-dentofacial-orthodontic-case-study#comments-listing) Topics: [Case Study](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/case-study), [POS Family](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-family), [Skeletal Anchorage](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/skeletal-anchorage) ## [Update 2019: Asymmetry in Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/smilestream-mobile-video-capability-0) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 1/22/19 4:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/Update%202019%20Cover%20photo.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/smilestream-mobile-video-capability-0) *Update 2019 - Asymmetry in Orthodontics* Progressive Orthodontic Seminars' annual Update Seminar this year features the hot topic, Asymmetry in Orthodontics. Students will learn how to master the most under-diagnosed aspect of orthodontics with POS' new Asymmetry Protocol. Learn how to improve your asymmetry diagnosis so you can see more details on patients that walk into your practice. Take a quick look at these patients and test your eye for symmetry diagnosis. **** [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/smilestream-mobile-video-capability-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/smilestream-mobile-video-capability-0#comments-listing) Topics: [POS Family](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-family), [Video](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/video), [Asymmetry](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/asymmetry) ## [Now Stream Orthodontic Content Anywhere with SmileStream's New Mobile Video Capability](https://blog.smilestream.com/smilestream-mobile-video-capability) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 11/30/18 10:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/SmileStream%20Mobile%20video%20Screen%20shot.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/smilestream-mobile-video-capability) *SmileStream orthodontic software is a robust way for doctors to diagnose, treat, and learn orthodontics. The mobile app version of SmileStream has many of the features, and it now includes videos.* **** [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/smilestream-mobile-video-capability) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/smilestream-mobile-video-capability#comments-listing) Topics: [SmileStream](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream), [POS Family](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-family), [Comprehensive Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/comprehensive-orthodontics), [Video](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/video), [Video Capability](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/video-capability) ## [Case Study: Growth Management Class III - Utilizing Growth to Inspire Gratitude](https://blog.smilestream.com/case-study-growth-management-class-iii-utilizing-growth-to-inspire-gratitude) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 11/19/18 4:08 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/Sarmad%20Yassen%20Thankful%20case%20study%20top%20photo-1.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/case-study-growth-management-class-iii-utilizing-growth-to-inspire-gratitude) *In the spirit of giving thanks, we are sharing a story that we received from POS Instructor, Dr. Sarmad N. Yassen.  When his patient Fatima lost hope, he successfully used Growth Prediction Protocols to treat her Class III tendency growing case to give her the smile she wanted.* [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/case-study-growth-management-class-iii-utilizing-growth-to-inspire-gratitude) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/case-study-growth-management-class-iii-utilizing-growth-to-inspire-gratitude#comments-listing) Topics: [SmileStream](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream), [Class III](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/class-iii), [Case Study](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/case-study), [POS Family](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-family), [Comprehensive Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/comprehensive-orthodontics), [Thankful](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/thankful), [Growth Management](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/growth-management) ## [How one POS student balanced 3 new practices, a new bundle of joy and her orthodontic studies: A POS Success Story](https://blog.smilestream.com/how-one-pos-student-balanced-3-new-practices-a-new-bundle-of-joy-and-her-orthodontic-studies-a-pos-success-story) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 7/27/18 3:34 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/pooja-work-life-balance.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/how-one-pos-student-balanced-3-new-practices-a-new-bundle-of-joy-and-her-orthodontic-studies-a-pos-success-story) Dr. Pooja Mandalia is a general dentist with a passion for providing orthodontic care. She works at [Westend Dental](https://www.mywestenddental.com/)‘s three locations to provide in-house orthodontics within their dental group. When we interviewed her, Dr. Mandalia recently graduated with honors from our newest graduating class a month prior. While she was studying in our Comprehensive Orthodontic program, she encountered many life events. Instead of letting the curveballs of life dissuade her, she found new ways to continue her passion for orthodontics and grow her knowledge and care. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/how-one-pos-student-balanced-3-new-practices-a-new-bundle-of-joy-and-her-orthodontic-studies-a-pos-success-story) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/how-one-pos-student-balanced-3-new-practices-a-new-bundle-of-joy-and-her-orthodontic-studies-a-pos-success-story#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), [Case Study](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/case-study), [POS Family](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-family), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success), [POS Graduation](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-graduation), [Assistants](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/assistants), [Short Term Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/short-term-orthodontics), [Comprehensive Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/comprehensive-orthodontics) ## [Case Study: How Skeletal Anchorage Gave This Patient the Smile She Always Wanted](https://blog.smilestream.com/case-study-how-skeletal-anchorage-gave-this-patient-the-smile-she-always-wanted) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 7/26/18 3:11 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/runa-lakra-asia-case-study.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/case-study-how-skeletal-anchorage-gave-this-patient-the-smile-she-always-wanted) *This is a guest post by POS Sydney graduate, Dr. Renu Lakra. Learn how she successfully helped her patient Asia gain more confidence with a beautiful smile.* [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/case-study-how-skeletal-anchorage-gave-this-patient-the-smile-she-always-wanted) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/case-study-how-skeletal-anchorage-gave-this-patient-the-smile-she-always-wanted#comments-listing) Topics: [SmileStream](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream), [Case Study](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/case-study), [POS Family](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-family), [Adult Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/adult-orthodontics), [Skeletal Anchorage](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/skeletal-anchorage) ## [Q&A with POS Instructor Dr. Willem Koelewijn | Inside my high volume ortho practice](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-willem-koelewijn-inside-my-high-volume-ortho-practice) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 7/24/18 7:45 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/willem-thumbnail.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-willem-koelewijn-inside-my-high-volume-ortho-practice) POS Instructor Dr. Willem Koelewijn is a general dentist from Holland. He was one of the first students to attend the POS course when it was first brought to Holland in the early 90s. Learn about Dr. Koelewijn's experience running a high volume orthodontic practice where he sees around 80 patients a day in this interview.  [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-willem-koelewijn-inside-my-high-volume-ortho-practice) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-willem-koelewijn-inside-my-high-volume-ortho-practice#comments-listing) Topics: [POS Instructor Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips), [POS Family](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-family), [Business of Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/business-of-orthodontics) ## [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) ## [Q&A with POS Instructor Dr. Richard Richter | My multidisciplinary approach to dentistry](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-richard-richter-my-multidisciplinary-approach-to-dentistry) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 6/5/18 8:44 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/richter-interview.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-richard-richter-my-multidisciplinary-approach-to-dentistry) It was a pleasure to have POS Instructor Dr. Richard Richter visit us at POS Headquarters all the way from New York. In this interview, he sits down with POS CEO Miles McGann to share why a multidisciplinary approach to dentistry is crucial to provide patients with the best care. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-richard-richter-my-multidisciplinary-approach-to-dentistry) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-instructor-dr.-richard-richter-my-multidisciplinary-approach-to-dentistry#comments-listing) Topics: [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) ## [Q&A with POS Founder Dr. Don McGann [Part 2] | My worldwide vision for GP orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-founder-dr.-don-mcgann-part-2-my-worldwide-vision-for-gp-orthodontics) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 5/25/18 7:53 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/dr-mcgann-interview-part-2.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/qa-with-pos-founder-dr.-don-mcgann-part-2-my-worldwide-vision-for-gp-orthodontics) Early in his career, Dr. Don McGann dedicated himself to sharing the joy of orthodontics with dentists around the world. Learn more about how his vision came to life in this interview. 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