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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)     _ ## [Common Obstacles When Starting Ortho: Finding Cases](https://blog.smilestream.com/obstacles-to-starting-ortho-finding-cases) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 3/5/26 10:31 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/consultation-andi-dana.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/obstacles-to-starting-ortho-finding-cases) Learning orthodontics and treating orthodontic cases might sound simple, but it's not always a seamless process for everyone. Getting those first few cases, worrying about the investment and lacking confidence can be disheartening when starting an ortho practice. In this blog we go over one of the obstacles students encounter when starting cases and some helpful tips to overcome them. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/obstacles-to-starting-ortho-finding-cases) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/obstacles-to-starting-ortho-finding-cases#comments-listing) Topics: [SmileStream](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success), [Current POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/current-pos-students), [New POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/new-pos-students), [Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontics), [Progressive Orthodontic Seminars](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/progressive-orthodontic-seminars), [Materials](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/materials), [Progressive Dental Supply](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/progressive-dental-supply) ## [PDS Unveils New Second Order Bend Pliers Set](https://blog.smilestream.com/pds_unveils_new_second_order_bend_pliers_set) Posted by [PDS Branch](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pds-branch) on 3/5/26 10:28 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/Brandie/SOB%20Pliers%20laying%20semi-circle.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/pds_unveils_new_second_order_bend_pliers_set) ## Exclusive to PDS, Discover Our New Second Order Bend Pliers Set Progressive Orthodontics and Progressive Dental Supply (PDS) are proud to introduce new, innovative finishing pliers for second order bends designed by Dr. David Dana. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/pds_unveils_new_second_order_bend_pliers_set) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/pds_unveils_new_second_order_bend_pliers_set#comments-listing) Topics: [SmileStream](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream), [Orthodontic Supplies](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-supplies) ## [Top 3 Causes of Band Bracket Breakage](https://blog.smilestream.com/top-3-causes-of-band-bracket-breakage) Posted by [PDS Branch](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pds-branch) on 7/21/21 11:23 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/Capture.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/top-3-causes-of-band-bracket-breakage) ## Read more to learn about common causes of patients' band brackets breaking. Here's a couple of tips on how to minimize breakage! Progressive Dental Supply (PDS) is there for you in your time of need. We like to support our POS family and help supply them with their needs during cases. --- [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/top-3-causes-of-band-bracket-breakage) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/top-3-causes-of-band-bracket-breakage#comments-listing) Topics: [SmileStream](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream), [Orthodontic Supplies](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-supplies), [Progressive Dental Supply](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/progressive-dental-supply), [Band Brackets](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/band-brackets) ## [How to Send Quick Check Records to an Instructor via SmileStream](https://blog.smilestream.com/blog/how-to-send-quick-check-records-to-an-instructor-via-smilestream) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 6/2/21 5:10 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/1622221627525blob.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/blog/how-to-send-quick-check-records-to-an-instructor-via-smilestream) Wondering if your case is appropriate to start at your current skill level? Ask an instructor.   Use POS' most valuable resource the [free Case Quick Check](https://blog.smilestream.com/blog/have-you-used-pos-most-valuable-free-resource). Sending your quick check records to instructors is easy. Watch this video tutorial or follow these steps to send records to an instructor. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/blog/how-to-send-quick-check-records-to-an-instructor-via-smilestream) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/blog/how-to-send-quick-check-records-to-an-instructor-via-smilestream#comments-listing) Topics: [My First Ortho Patient](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/my-first-ortho-patient), [SmileStream](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success), [Current POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/current-pos-students), [New POS Students](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/new-pos-students), [Video](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/video), [Consulting](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/consulting), [Orthodontic Education](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-education) ## [What Materials Do I Need to Start Orthodontics in my General Practice?](https://blog.smilestream.com/what-materials-do-i-need-to-start-orthodontics-in-my-general-practice) Posted by [PDS Branch](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pds-branch) on 3/15/21 12:56 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/Brandie/Dr%20Helen%20Barron%20Orthodontic%20Bracket%20Positioning.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/what-materials-do-i-need-to-start-orthodontics-in-my-general-practice) ## Exploring the Essential Orthodontic Products for Your Dental Office General Practitioners use orthodontic products to improve patient outcomes; Dr. Helen Barron pictured. Progressive Orthodontic Seminars (POS) and Progressive Dental Supply (PDS) are the authorities on the orthodontic products you should be using in your dental practice.  [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/what-materials-do-i-need-to-start-orthodontics-in-my-general-practice) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/what-materials-do-i-need-to-start-orthodontics-in-my-general-practice#comments-listing) Topics: [SmileStream](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream), [Orthodontic Supplies](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-supplies) ## [What is the Best Orthodontic Diagnostic Software Tool to Use?](https://blog.smilestream.com/what-is-the-best-orthodontic-diagnostic-software-tool-to-use) Posted by [PDS Branch](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pds-branch) on 2/23/21 4:46 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/michael%20berry%20gif.00_00_02_02.Still001.jpg) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/what-is-the-best-orthodontic-diagnostic-software-tool-to-use) ## Discover the Best Orthodontic Diagnosis Software on the Market for Your Dental Office Plan treatment more efficiently and accurately by using an in-depth software program. Dr. Michael Berry using SmileStream. Choosing the right orthodontic diagnostic software can help you to maximize your orthodontic efficiency by getting predictable outcomes with accurate treatment planning. While there are several orthodontic software programs in the industry, the best ones offer precise treatment planning systems, not just visuals to help your case presentation. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/what-is-the-best-orthodontic-diagnostic-software-tool-to-use) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/what-is-the-best-orthodontic-diagnostic-software-tool-to-use#comments-listing) Topics: [SmileStream](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream), [Orthodontic Supplies](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-supplies) ## [Case Study: The Transformation of a Gummy Smile into a Confident Smile](https://blog.smilestream.com/case-study-transformation-of-a-gummy-smile-into-a-confident-smile) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 11/25/19 12:32 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/Kaushal%20Kishore%20Thankful%20Case%20Study%20Title%20Image.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/case-study-transformation-of-a-gummy-smile-into-a-confident-smile) ** *In the spirit of giving thanks, we are sharing a story that we received from POS Instructor, Dr. Kaushal Kishore.  Learn how he successfully used growth with a new orthodontic technique to treat crowding and a gummy smile.* [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/case-study-transformation-of-a-gummy-smile-into-a-confident-smile) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/case-study-transformation-of-a-gummy-smile-into-a-confident-smile#comments-listing) Topics: [SmileStream](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream), [Growth](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/growth), [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), [Comprehensive Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/comprehensive-orthodontics), [Thankful](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/thankful) ## [What is it like studying orthodontics at home? A peek into POS' online learning materials](https://blog.smilestream.com/what-is-online-studying-like-at-pos) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 7/10/19 5:27 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/michael%20berry%20gif_1.gif) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/what-is-online-studying-like-at-pos)   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. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/what-is-online-studying-like-at-pos) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/what-is-online-studying-like-at-pos#comments-listing) Topics: [SmileStream](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream), [Continuing Education](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/continuing-education), [IAT](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/iat), [Comprehensive Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/comprehensive-orthodontics), [Video](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/video), [Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontics), [Progressive Orthodontic Seminars](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/progressive-orthodontic-seminars) ## [How do you set up Phase 1 billing? A POS Family discussion](https://blog.smilestream.com/how-to-set-up-phase-1-billing) Posted by [POS Course Adviser](https://blog.smilestream.com/author/pos-course-adviser) on 4/22/19 7:24 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.smilestream.com/hubfs/Collaborate%20Dental%20Thread%20Discussion.png) ](https://blog.smilestream.com/how-to-set-up-phase-1-billing) Have you ever wondered how to set up your Phase 1 and Phase 2 cases in billing? Sometimes hearing what experienced colleagues do is the best guide. Here's a thread on SmileStream's Collaborate section that we thought would be helpful to many dentists. It even includes example scripts of an orthodontic patient consultation! See POS graduates discussing how they set up mixed dentition set up and what works for them. [Read More](https://blog.smilestream.com/how-to-set-up-phase-1-billing) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.smilestream.com/how-to-set-up-phase-1-billing#comments-listing) Topics: [Orthodontic Tips](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-tips), [SmileStream](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream), [Growth](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/growth), [POS Family](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-family), [Tips for Success](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success), [Mixed Dentition](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/mixed-dentition), [Phase 1](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/phase-1), [Business of Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/business-of-orthodontics), [Orthodontics](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontics) ## [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) [All posts](https://blog.smilestream.com/all) [Next](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream/page/2) Search the blog Search ## Start learning orthodontics now ### *Request a FREE 1 Hour Intro Video* [![New Call-to-action](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/1708568/9f91411c-29a9-4b38-9143-dcab02dcffbe.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/1708568/9f91411c-29a9-4b38-9143-dcab02dcffbe) ### Keep up with our blog! ### Posts by Topic - [Tips for Success (51)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/tips-for-success) - [POS Instructor Tips (49)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-instructor-tips) - [Orthodontic Tips (39)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-tips) - [POS Family (32)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/pos-family) - [Current POS Students (26)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/current-pos-students) - [New POS Students (24)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/new-pos-students) - [Orthodontics (24)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontics) - [Orthodontics for Beginners (22)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontics-for-beginners) - [SmileStream (22)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/smilestream) - [Orthodontic News (18)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-news) - [Continuing Education (16)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/continuing-education) - [My First Ortho Patient (15)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/my-first-ortho-patient) - [Case Study (14)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/case-study) - [Business of Orthodontics (13)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/business-of-orthodontics) - [Economics of Orthodontics (12)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/economics-of-orthodontics) - [What is GP Ortho (11)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/what-is-gp-ortho) - [Clear Aligners (10)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/clear-aligners) - [Comprehensive Orthodontics (10)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/comprehensive-orthodontics) - [Progressive Orthodontic Seminars (10)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/progressive-orthodontic-seminars) - [Orthodontic Supplies (9)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/orthodontic-supplies) - [Assistants (8)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/assistants) - [Dentistry during COVID-19 (8)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/dentistry-during-covid-19) - [Growth (8)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/growth) - [Video (8)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/video) - [Adult Orthodontics (6)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/adult-orthodontics) - [Esthetics (6)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/esthetics) - [Thankful (6)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/thankful) - [Case Finishing (5)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/case-finishing) - [Consulting (5)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/consulting) - [IAT (5)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/iat) - [Mechanics (5)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/mechanics) - [Mixed Dentition (5)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/mixed-dentition) - [Aligners (4)](https://blog.smilestream.com/topic/aligners) - [B. 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