POS Instructor Dr. Ben Villalon came to POS headquarters for Update 2017 so we took the opportunity to ask him questions about his area of expertise: mixed dentition orthodontics.
Q&A with POS Instructor Ben Villalon | Expert Mixed Dentition Orthodontics Advice [Video + Transcript]
Topics: Orthodontic Tips, POS Instructor Tips, Growth, Tips for Success, Current POS Students, Mixed Dentition, Phase 1
Q&A with POS Instructor Dr. Jeffery Taylor | Expert Case Finishing Advice [Video + Transcript]
POS Instructor Dr. Jeffery Taylor stopped by POS headquarters to share his expert insight into orthodontic case finishing in our latest instructor Q&A video.
Topics: Orthodontic Tips, POS Instructor Tips, Tips for Success, Current POS Students, Case Finishing
Q&A with POS Instructor Dr. Subodh Swaroop | Tips for Success [Video + Transcript]
After teaching Seminar 6 in Orange County recently, POS instructor Dr. Subodh Swaroop sat down with us to share some tips for success for all POS students who are midway through our seminar series.
Topics: Orthodontic Tips, POS Instructor Tips, Tips for Success, Seminar 6, Current POS Students
Stubborn spaces can be the most frustrating situation in orthodontics. If you’ve ever encountered this, you may have tried closing the space with all your tools—rubber bands, closed coils, and power chains—but the space was still there.
Sometimes trying too hard can make the problem worse. But don't worry, take some records and investigate what the true source of your frustrating immobility is. POS Instructor, Dr. Glenn Takenaga, shares the most common reasons why your space just isn't closing. Use this check list to discover the real reason why your teeth are not moving, so you can quickly move back on track to finishing.
Topics: POS Instructor Tips, Tips for Success
Bracketing your first patient? 8 expert tips for a stress-free appointment
Bracketing your first patient can be nerve-racking. But don't worry, follow these steps for a stress-free appointment. Your patient will be happily showing off their new braces soon!
Topics: Orthodontic Tips, My First Ortho Patient, POS Instructor Tips, Tips for Success
6 Proven Techniques to Make Your Orthodontic Summer the Most Productive Yet
Summer is often the most productive time for dental practices with young patients. Use these six proven techniques from POS instructors to make your orthodontic summer the most productive yet.
Topics: POS Instructor Tips, Tips for Success
So you attended Seminar 1 and are ready to help patients and earn orthodontic income. We've broken down the process of starting cases into a few easy-to-follow steps to help you get started.
To maximize your orthodontic ability and resources, take these first steps with your staff and potential orthodontic patients before you attend Seminar 2. At this seminar, you'll learn how to analyze these records, create a customized, full treatment plan and instructors can support you live.
Topics: My First Ortho Patient, POS Instructor Tips, Tips for Success
8 Orthodontic Supplies You Absolutely Need to Start Cases
Topics: My First Ortho Patient, POS Instructor Tips, Tips for Success, Orthodontic Supplies