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orthodontics Are you a Current Student? Login Here Got a question? Call us: 1 (714) 973-2266 | info@posortho.net Home Program Curriculum Lifetime Support High-Tech Resources Stories Schedule Worldwide ScheduleWho We Are After POS Supplies CEs & CPDs Blog Free Trial Free Intro Seminar Free Intro Video Free Intro Webinar Contact _ Thank you, dentists Posted by POS Course Adviser on 11/4/22 10:58 AM Tweet This holiday season, we are taking a special time to appreciate what we have. POS Family, we are thankful for you. Your dedication to your patients inspires us to keep teaching and innovating. We know the extensive time and effort that you have put in to reach a high-level of care. We truly appreciate your passion for your craft and are proud to be part of the world’s most robust GP orthodontic community with you. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: POS Family Are Clear Aligners a Type of Orthodontics? Posted by POS Course Adviser on 10/30/22 10:00 AM Tweet There is a running debate... Are clear aligners orthodontics or simply a cosmetic appliance? Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Orthodontic News , Clear Aligners , Orthodontics for Beginners , Orthodontics , Progressive Orthodontic Seminars , Aligners What everyone wants to know about Aligner+, the most comprehensive aligners series Posted by POS Course Adviser on 8/12/22 3:54 PM Tweet Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Orthodontic News , Continuing Education , Clear Aligners , Orthodontics , Progressive Orthodontic Seminars , Aligners Orthodontic Considerations for TMD Patients Posted by POS Course Adviser on 7/4/22 8:00 AM Tweet Read More 4 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Progressive Orthodontic Seminars , Orthodontic Education , TMJ , TMD , Dental Education , TMJ Treatment Happy Patient and a Happy Doctor!- A Case Study by Dr. Shockley Wier Posted by POS Course Adviser on 6/9/22 1:11 PM Tweet As part of our Consultant Spotlight this week, learn how our POS Consultant and Instructor, Dr. Shockley Wier, treats 9 year old Steve in Saint Paris, Ohio. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Growth , Class III , Case Study , Phase 1 , Orthodontics , Crossbite When it Comes to Orthodontics, Diagnosis is the Key - A Case Study by Dr. Kishore Posted by POS Course Adviser on 4/20/22 2:48 PM Tweet As part of our Consultant Spotlight this month, learn how POS Consultant and Instructor, Dr. Kaushal Kishore, treats a young man afraid to smile. Read More 3 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Case Study , Adult Orthodontics , Orthodontics Dr. Liao Helps a College Student with her Gummy Smile Posted by POS Course Adviser on 3/28/22 11:00 AM Tweet As part of our Consultant Spotlight this month, learn how our POS Consultant and Instructor, Dr. Brian Liao, helps treat a freshman in college gain her ideal smile. Read More 1 Comment Click here to read/write comments Topics: Case Study , Adult Orthodontics , Skeletal Anchorage , Orthodontics It’s Never Too Late for Self-Care Posted by POS Course Adviser on 1/19/22 3:46 PM Tweet As part of our Consultant Spotlight this week, learn how our POS Consultant and Instructor, Dr. Sam Channo, treats his own patient in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Case Study , Adult Orthodontics , Orthodontics National TMJ Awareness Month Posted by POS Course Adviser on 11/11/21 6:00 AM Tweet Dr. Suzie Bergman serves as a Tenured Instructor for McGann Postgraduate School of Dentistry and Progressive Orthodontic Seminars. What is TMJ? TMJ is an abbreviation for Temporomandibular Joint. When people say, I have TMJ” this is similar to saying I have knee”. We actually have two of them! The TMJ is the articulation of the movable lower jaw (mandible) and the base of the skull (temporal bone) that make it possible to open and close the mouth. Located on each side of the head, the TMJ is a ball and socket joint, with an intervening disc, that works together along with supporting jaw muscles and ligaments to allow chewing, speaking, and swallowing. Read More 0 Comments Click here to read/write comments Topics: Progressive Orthodontic Seminars , Orthodontic Education , TMJ , TMD , Dental Education , TMJ Treatment Aligner Myths: How to Avoid Future Misdiagnosis? Posted by POS Course Adviser on 10/7/21 5:00 AM Tweet As the demand for aligners grows, so does the chance for misdiagnosis. Relying solely on a lab tech to treatment plan your patients isn’t ideal. We asked our Aligner+ Instructor and Consultant, Dr. Collins Harrell, to identify the most common issues that arise from improper diagnosis and treatment planning of aligner cases, and this is what he said: Read More 1 Comment Click here to read/write comments Topics: Orthodontic Tips , Clear Aligners , Orthodontics , Progressive Orthodontic Seminars , Aligners , Mentoring , Consulting All posts Next Search the blog Search Start learning orthodontics now Request a FREE 1 Hour Intro Video Keep up with our blog! 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