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COMPREHENSIVE
ORTHODONTICS
from the World’s #1 CE Program
Do You See These Patients in Your Practice?
A typical student adds over $90,000 in orthodontic income
helping patients like these while in the program
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WHY ORTHODONTICS?
Adding orthodontics to your practice is not only a lucrative business
decision, but also a professionally rewarding experience.
BENEFITS TO PATIENTS
BENEFITS TO PRACTICES
Not only can orthodontics improve patients’ oral health,
but it can also enhance their aesthetics, confidence and
lifestyle. By following orthodontic principles and
step-by-step treatment planning, you too can provide
a valuable service to your patients.
Comprehensive orthodontics is a natural addition
for many practices, as it is both profitable and rewarding.
Smile transformation
Give your patients the smiles they dream of
I mprove jaw alignment
Help patients with overbite, underbite, open bite,
or asymmetry
I mprove oral function
Assist those with issues chewing, speaking, maintaining
hygiene or with TMD
R
educe susceptibility to future issues
like trauma, excessive wear, decay or periodontic disease
Rewarding specialty
Orthodontics usually produces happier patients, more satisfied staff and more intellectually stimulated dentists
Better patient care
Comprehensive knowledge will give you more tools
and understanding to help your clients
Gain control
Sleep easy knowing that you will get predictable results
and control your orthodontic cases
Stable income stream
With strong demand, minimal overhead, and efficient staff,
orthodontics can be a highly profitable income source
TOP REASONS GPs LEARN
COMPREHENSIVE ORTHODONTICS
94% I MPROVE CARE
Most dentists view comprehensive orthodontic education as essential to
increase their professional knowledge, skills, and care. Better understanding
tooth movement and malocclusion not only improves their ability to evaluate
orthodontic cases, but transforms how they see all of their cases.
73% B
OOST PROFITS
The national average fee for orthodontics is over $4500. Providing orthodontics
to your clients can dramatically increase your practice revenue, with no additional
marketing costs. It is common for students to add over $90,000 of income to
their practice while they are still in the program.
53% M
EET PATIENT DEMAND
About half the doctors that choose to learn comprehensive orthodontics say
that their patients requested them provide this needed service.
“Excellent instructors.
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The Progressive Orthodontics
Difference
Learning with Progressive Orthodontics is
more than just learning orthodontics.
Our approach gives you
a complete experience unmatched
elsewhere...because we care
about you.
Our system emphasizes overall predictability so that you
can confidently perform orthodontics knowing exactly
how patient malocclusions will respond to treatment.
With over 200 cases used for instruction and students
each diagnosing 100 cases from full records, you will not
only master the principles, but confidently apply them.
We are dedicated to giving you the most comprehensive
and practical learning experience in orthodontics, as well
as the support you need to provide the highest level of
orthodontic care.
COMPREHENSIVE
Our program teaches you how to perform the highest
level of orthodontics in your practice. Starting from the
basics of orthodontics, you will learn how to treat 90%
of orthodontic cases in our Comprehensive program
(our optional Section 4 Dentofacial Program will cover
the remaining 10%). Our program includes hundreds of
case studies, and a system of orthodontic principles to guide
you through any situation. With a program of 48 days,
we teach the most comprehensive Continuing Education
course in orthodontics. We do not just look at the quick
and easy cases with abnormally good results; our students
analyze mistakes. We promise to show you all the
information on every case, giving you the understanding
you need to take on any situation.
LIFETIME SUPPORT
We understand dentists’ busy lifestyle and continued need
for support. We have developed a system so that you can ask
questions or have our instructors evaluate a case at any time,
from anywhere in the world. This level of access will give
you the confidence you need to treat your cases immediately.
Best of all, these tools are available to you for the rest of your
career. You can feel secure with our lifetime support since we
are a full system and not reliant on just one person. We are
committed to your success, and through our Free Retake
and Lifetime Support programs, you can feel confident that
we will always be here to help you!
COMMITMENT TO IMPROVEMENT
Progressive teaching is our guiding principle. We are
committed to constantly looking for improvements
in orthodontics and incorporating them into our system.
We have developed a multimedia approach to orthodontic
education, using cutting edge software, internet content,
video, and other tools to give you access to ALL the
information you need and to help you visualize our concepts.
PRACTICAL
Progressive Orthodontics is created and run by practicing
dentists, who always keep in mind clinical realities. All of
our instructors have active practices and understand the
everyday demands that you face. Our program ensures that
orthodontics is both a profitable and enjoyable facet of
dentistry. You can feel secure with our lifetime support since
we are a full system and not reliant on just one person.
We teach a system that you can use in your practice right away.
We encourage you to start cases immediately, starting after
your third live seminar or second internet module.
Very honest. Very thorough.”
— Dr. John Betz, Nogalez, AZ
7,000 GRADUATES FROM 40 LOCATIONS AND GROWING!
2 Formats, 1 System
Progressive Orthodontics is committed to giving its students every opportunity to learn.
We cater to dentists’ busy lifestyle and
individual learning styles and teach seminars
comprehensively in two formats—a traditional
live format and an Internet Assisted Training
(IAT). Our third format, seminar videos, is also
available to students and graduates of both the
live and IAT series free of charge.
TRADITIONAL LIVE SERIES : 12 seminars
Our traditional live series has flourished since 1984.
With carefully trained and tested instructors, we have
produced thousands of satisfied graduates worldwide.
Instructors use Powerpoint presentations, hands-on
exercises, and other visual tools to help you learn.
You have in-person access to instructors and students to
answer your questions immediately.
For the audio-visual learners who like continuous
teacher-student interaction
48 day series (12 seminars of 4 days)
Friday to Monday seminars
Start this Spring in any of our 8 U.S. locations
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
INTERNET (IAT) : 4 seminars + self study
Since 1999, hundreds of students have successfully
used our Internet Assisted Training (IAT) to learn the
same curriculum as our Live Seminar Series in the
convenience of their own homes. You can work at your
own pace to minimize taking time from your practice.
The IAT Program consists of 4 modules that each include
an internet portion followed by a live seminar in your
choice of Sacramento or Canada.
For those needing a flexible schedule and thrive on
online learning
12 days of live seminar (4 seminars of 3 days)
Friday to Sunday seminars
Study online: with Modules A, 1, 2, and 3: requiring
about 300 hours of total study
I nteractive self study: hundreds of cases, lessons,
case exercises, seminar videos, video tutorials, and
quizzes; communicate with your instructor via phone,
email and live webinars
S
tart with the live portion of Module A
in Sacramento (February 6-8, 2015 or
October 9-11, 2015) or in Canada (June 12-14, 2015)
Same curriculum, cost, support, and graduate proficiency!
As part of our Lifetime Free Retake Policy, once you have paid for the seminar in one format, you can retake the seminar in the
same or alternative format for free at any time for the rest of your career. Many of our dedicated students also take both versions
at the same time, in order to maximize their learning.
Both series include our orthodontic software, IPSoftTM, designed to help students treat cases with high treatment predictability
(See pg. 6) as well as our comprehensive support to help you with case diagnosis, and technical or seminar questions.
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High Tech Resources to Support You
We provide a comprehensive multimedia approach to efficiently integrate orthodontics.
We have the most complete offering of resources in
the industry to help you learn orthodontics at the
highest level, as a student or anytime after you graduate.
From how we offer our support to how we enable you to
treat cases and get your important questions answered,
we are committed to you for the duration of your career.
It is our goal for every student to have the knowledge
to give their patients the best care.
LIFETIME FREE RETAKE POLICY
All our students and graduates can retake or make up
seminars during their career for free in any of our formats—
at any of our worldwide locations, with our HD streaming
videos, or by viewing hundreds of our IAT online cases.
Retake anytime from anywhere. No travel or time away from
your office needed.
SOME PROGRAMS TO ASSIST YOU
I AT Site Find cases, video tutorials, quizzes and lesson
information so you can reference what you have learned
outside of class, and access additional cases and resources.
S
treaming Videos Instantly access seminars with our
on-demand videos online. This new resource allows you to
view the slides and lecturer in high quality.
Online Case Diagnosis and Mentoring Submit cases to
any instructor for quick diagnosis assistance by exporting
your patient from IPSoft™.
C
linical Video Library Watch over 150 clinical videos to
help visualize our concepts.
A
sk an Instructor Need guidance immediately? With this
tool, you can get a response about your case quickly.
O
nline Forum Participate on our online community to get
your questions answered quickly from instructors and
students at forum.posortho.com.
M
arketing Help Create demand and show patients our
videos, website and brochures, so they see the benefits of
orthodontics and your high-levels of training. Part of these
resources can be seen at www.individualortho.com.
Students and graduates have access to 8000+ pages of online content
“Incredible software and support.
Worth all my time and expenses!”
IPSoft
TM
— Dr. Joanne Le, Honolulu, Hawaii
Progressive Orthodontics believes that its students should have
the best technology to make orthodontics the most effective and
reproducible by any dentist.
We designed our own orthodontic software, IPSoft™,
to assist dentists in creating the optimal treatment plan
for each patient, making sure that every detail is analyzed
before the case starts to give the highest chance of success
for each patient.
IPSoft™ is the clear leader in orthodontic software and is
famous for being both user-friendly and robust. Seminar
time will be dedicated to helping you master the valuable
diagnostic information generated through the software.
IPSoft™ is included FREE with the course.
HOW IPSOFTTM WORKS
Through simple questions, IPSoft™ guides you through every aspect of
the case, ensuring that you are evaluating every important detail before
making a treatment decision
Digital Cephalometric Analysis and Model Measuring give you greater
accuracy in analyzing dental and skeletal issues and help you visualize
difficult asymmetry concerns
Visual Treatment Objectives (VTOs) help you visualize the end result
based on your treatment decisions, allowing you to see where you
are going before you start
Over 150 different treatment plan templates allow you to easily
create custom treatment plans for every patient with the details you need
to stay on task
Use Treatment History to store your treatment records and photos to
help organize your practice
Easily export the individual patient files to consult with instructors and
colleagues, tapping the resources of the 7,000+ members of the
Progressive Orthodontics Family
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Features
Digital Cephalometric Tracing
Model Measuring
Visual Treatment Objectives
Treatment Planning
Easily Export for Case Diagnosis
Appliance Ordering
Treatment Records
and much MORE!
Step-by-Step
Treatment Plan Detail
Students use step-by-step, comprehensive treatment plans to
help them accurately plan and predict every aspect of treatment prior to starting the case. These treatment plans give
students the detailed guidance to start cases early in their
training. With over 150 of the most detailed treatment plans
in orthodontics, students can be in control of all case types
from the consulting stage to finishing and retention.
DETAILED TREATMENT PLANS TO GUIDE YOU:
Consultation Key Points help the doctor make a better and
more organized second consultation to the potential patient.
Patient Reports can automatically be generated,
putting together every aspect of the case. This can also
be presented to the patient as a visual business tool for
improving case acceptance.
Summary Section allows for your clinic to have efficient
case-by-case organization at every appointment, and a guide
to ensure the case is proceeding as planned.
Unprecedented Detail with visual cues ensure that every
Organized Treatment Planning
1 System
152 Treatment Templates
500+ Pages
4400+ Visuals
“The Progressive Orthodontics system
is the most comprehensive system
available. I knew nothing about
ortho when I started, but now I feel
confident tackling even the most
difficult cases in my practice.”
— Dr. Collins Harrell, San Clemente, CA
prediction is being analyzed, every decision is carefully made,
and the reasoning behind each decision is documented.
This gives an easy reference on what is predicted and reasoning
behind each treatment objective.
Customizable treatment plans are editable in IPSoft™ and
Microsoft® Word, allowing the doctor to create a custom plan
through the software’s guidance.
Ahead of his time, Dr. McGann released IPSoft 15 years ago
Case Study
YOU can provide world-class
orthodontic care in your practice.
Below is a case from one of our
2013 graduates, Dr. Ruby Bacus
Pascua. Thousands of our students
have given their patients the
satisfaction of perfect smiles, even
with difficult cases, as you see
through this case example.
“Progressive Orthodontics
is a great system. It is an
extensive program which
aims not only to form
critical thinkers, but to
develop leaders in dentistry,
pioneers of a new generation
of orthodontic providers.”
—Dr. Ruby Bacus Pascua,
San Jose, CA
BEFORE | AFTER
These are treatment results that you can duplicate in your practice
with our system and support. All students must complete two cases,
however most do far more. Some of our students start more than
200 orthodontic cases during their attendance. During the time
of your education, you can expect a return equal to or greater than
your investment on education and supplies.
This is Dr. Bacus Pascua’s first orthodontic case during her training.
Deisy (15 years old) complained about protruding and crowded
teeth. After a thorough diagnosis with model measuring, digital
cephalometric and growth analyses, Dr. Bacus Pascua selected an
extraction treatment plan to help straighten Deisy’s teeth, correct
asymmetry, fix posterior crossbite, and reduce protrusion. Treatment
included the use of the Individual Patient® Appliance, molar buccal
tubes, transpalatal arch, molar hook, coils, and class II elastics.
She presented this case to the class at graduation.
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OPTIONAL PROGRAM:
Receive an MSc in Specialized Orthodontics
through our Master Track Program
Doctors in Progressive Orthodontics now have the opportunity to also
achieve a Master of Science (MSc) in Specialized Orthodontics.
Over the past 31 years we have established the highest
academic reputation of orthodontic continuing education
worldwide. We are proud that our orthodontic curriculum is
recognized by the IMC Joint Degree University Program—
a cooperative of six prestigious European universities’
medical faculties— to offer our graduates a joint academic
degree. This MSc degree is internationally accredited
according to the “Bologna Criteria” as accepted by the
Ministry of Higher Education and the “Akkreditierungsrat.”
All participating universities are eligible to award
the academic degree of the Master of Science.
University Academic Affiliates:
The Master Track Program
This will not make you a specialist
Through the Master Track Program, doctors are guaranteed
admittance to both the 2-Year Comprehensive Orthodontic
Training and the University’s joint Master’s Program at
the start of their orthodontic training. This program is not
for those trying to become an orthodontist and has several
advantages for GPs.
The Master Track Program will allow you to:
pursue the maximum level of GP orthodontic education
train with an established orthodontic program
show colleagues and patients you achieved the highest
designation in GP orthodontics
iversify your practice in all areas of dentistry,
d
not just orthodontics
guarantee your opportunity at the start of your training
*Approximate schedule listed
JUNE 2015
Comprehensive Ortho
Series Start
Seminars 1-12 training
JANUARY 2017
Graduate the
Comprehensive Ortho
Series
MARCH 2017
MSc Program Start
Web based study
OCTOBER 2017
Attendance at IMC Joint
Degree Universities,
Germany
MARCH 2018
Attend MSc Training at
IMC Joint Degree
Univerisities, Germany
Write your thesis
OCTOBER 2018
Defend your thesis
in Germany and
receive your MSc at
the Graduation Ball
Learn more at mcgannpostgrad.com | Series + MSc: $1345/month for 33 months
Curriculum
SECTION 1: Tools to start your “bread and butter” orthodontic cases
Learn the first steps to start orthodontic cases properly and profitably in your practice. Your skills are developed over 10 sample cases of various
types and ages, establishing the first level of cases to accept into your practice. You will learn every detail of these cases so you can reproduce a
high standard of treatment results on similar cases. This is real and reproducible orthodontics. You will see these types of cases on a daily basis,
and through the training in this section, you will confidently treat these cases in your practice.
SEMINAR 1
Clinical Evaluation, Records, & First Consultation
Case Classification of 10 Cases of All Ages
Generating and Computer Processing Orthodontic Records
Setting Goals, Objectives, & Limitations
Patient and Family Dynamics when Seeking Orthodontic Services
Timing the Start of Orthodontic Treatment
The Initial Clinical Exam & Live First Consultations
Set Up Your Practice to be Efficient and Profitable
SEMINAR 2
Cephalometrics, Dental VTO Predictions & Second Consultation
McGann Lateral and Frontal Cephalometric Analysis
Model Measuring with Your Computer
Dental VTO (Visual Treatment Objective) Tool to Support the Treatment Decision
Creating Individualized Treatment Plans
Non-Extraction and Bicuspid Extraction Treatment Options
Computer Analysis of Orthodontic Records for the 10 Cases
Live Presentations of the Second Consultation Using Consultation Key Points
SEMINAR 3
Individual Patient Appliance® Application
Hands-On: Banding & Bonding on Typodonts and Skulls
Bracket Variations Used to Minimize Wire Bending
Computer Design & Ordering of IP Appliance®
Single Patient Ordering with Minimum Inventory
Range of Bracket Torque (RBT) for Predictable Incisor Positioning
Wire Progression & Selecting the Correct Arch Wire and Shape
The Alignment Stage, Tie-In Techniques & Your First Year in Ortho
SEMINAR 4
Complete Treatment: Alignment, Mechanics & Finishing Our 10 Cases
Computer Diagnosis and Treatment Planning of 4 Cases
Basic Mixed Dentition Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Extra-Oral Force Theory & Application (Cervical & Reverse-Pull Headgear)
Edit World-Class Treatment Plans for Your Individual Patients
Elastics and Coils for Force Application & TPAs, RPEs, and Lingual Arches
Cephalometric Overlay to Evaluate Treatment Results and Growth
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SECTION 2: Expanding the range of your orthodontic capabilities
You will develop skills to form the foundation for an effective and easy to apply orthodontic system in your own practice. Learn extraction and non-extraction diagnosis of class II and III cases of increasing severity, using dental VTO predictions and computerized anchorage
predictions, as you become a customized fixed appliance expert. You will personally complete the ‘doctor work’ of diagnosis and treatment
planning of 20 instructional cases, in the process developing your skills and confidence to integrate quality orthodontics into your clinic.
SEMINAR 5
Mild Class III Management, Growth in Class II Cases & Cuspid Impaction Retrieval
Diagnosing and Editing a Customized Treatment Plan for 4 Cases
Introduction to Dentofacial Orthodontics and Multiple Option Consultation
Identifying Skeletal Resistance and What This Means to Treatment
Anchorage Planning with Technology for Consistent Finishes
Management of Class III and Class III Tendency Cases
Growth in Class II Cases & Treatment of Deep Bite Cases
Introduction to Diagnosing and Treating Impacted Teeth
SEMINAR 6
Mixed Dentition Diagnosis, Taking Growth into Account & Unconventional Extraction Sites
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning of 4 Cases with Moderate Severity
When Extraction of Molars or Lateral Incisors May Be the Best Treatment
Predicting and Treating Incisor Advancement and Protrusion
Management of Protrusive Growing and Non-Growing Cases
Mixed Dentition Treatment Plan
Add Growth to Computer Predictions to Diagnose at the Top of the Profession
Hands-On: Exercises on TPAs and Finishing Bends
SEMINAR 7
More Mixed Dentition, Treating Asymmetry, & Managing Biprotrusions
Diagnosing and Treatment Planning of 5 Cases with Moderate Severity
Introduction to Treating Asymmetries (Dental and Skeletal, Functional Shift, and McGann Frontal
Cephalometrics with Computer Analysis)
Managing Biprotrusions in Growing and Non-Growing Patients
Lower Lingual Arches, Utility Arches and Anchorage Planning
Using Growth to Your Advantage
Hands-On: Exercises including Cervical Headgear, Utility Arches, and Coils
SEMINAR 8
Asymmetry in Adults and Mixed Dentition Cases & Dento-Aveolar Bone Remodeling
Diagnosing and Treatment Planning of 7 Cases of Increasing Severity
Establish a System to Diagnose and Treat Asymmetric Cases
Asymmetries in Mixed Dentition Cases
Labial Cortical Bone Remodeling for More Non-Extraction Treatments
Correct Major Class II and III without Cooperation or Orthognathic Surgery
Introduction to Skeletal Anchorage: Apply Forces to the Skeleton, Not Teeth
Bone Modifications to Control Vertical and Transverse Dimensions
You can learn to treat or manage 90% of orthodontic cases
SECTION 3: Multidisciplinary Orthodontics
Students will thoroughly diagnose 16 cases to develop their knowledge and capabilities in multidisciplinary orthodontic treatments,
integrating with periodontics, TMD, implantology, and restorative fields. Add skeletal anchorage to your arsenal of capabilities to gain
full control of the vertical dimension. After presenting two of your own cases and taking a final exam to graduate, your capabilities and
treatment results will now surpass most of those practicing in your area.
SEMINAR 9
Basic Skeletal Anchorage and Surgical Application to Control
Vertical and Lower Minimal Anchorage & Gingival Display Protocols
Diagnosing and Treatment Planning of 4 Cases of Increasing Severity
Dentofacial Orthodontics: Do More Than ‘Just’ Straighten Teeth
Skeletal Anchorage and Surgical Application for Easier and More Effective Ortho
Bone Plates versus Ortho Anchors (TADs) with Mechanics for Each
Deep Bite, Gingival Display and Occlusal Plane Cants are No Longer a Problem!
Diagnosis Protocol and Treatment of Gingival Display
Hands-On: Skeletal Anchorage Exercises on Your Skull Model
SEMINAR 10
Intermediate Skeletal Anchorage and Surgical Application
to Correct Severe and Growing Class II Patients
Diagnosing and Treatment Planning of 4 Cases of Increasing Severity
Class II Growth Management
Maximal Retraction Is No Longer an Issue
Treat the Cases the Specialists Don’t Want, with Ease
Severe Midline Correction with Skeletal Anchorage
Management of Severe Impactions
Coordinating with the Maxillofacial Surgeon, Periodontist, or Do It Yourself
SEMINAR 11
Advanced Case Diagnosis Including Orthognathic Surgery Alternatives
Diagnosing and Treatment Planning Severe Class II and III Cases
Preliminary Diagnosis for Multi-Option Second Consultations
Orthodontics versus Dentofacial Orthodontics versus Orthognathic Surgery
Managing Growth and Severe Skeletal Issues in Class II Cases
Retraction No Longer Means Increasing or Creating Gingival Display
Severe Skeletal Class III Cases & Lower Retraction with Bone Remodeling
Surgical VTO Predictions, Treatment Plans, & Working with the Surgeon
SEMINAR 12
Putting It Together: Periodontics, Maxillofacial, TMD,
Implantology, & Orthodontics
Diagnosing and Treatment Planning 4 Complicated Multidisciplinary Cases
that YOU Can Now Manage
Final Exam Covering Over 1000 Orthodontic Principles
Presenting Two of Your Own Cases
Improving the Prognosis of Periodontal and TMD Cases with Orthodontics
Building Ridges with Orthodontics before Implant Placement
Corticotomies to Overcome Skeletal Resistance and Extend the Movement
Surgical cases
After completing the series, if you would like to study the most advanced
orthodontic cases, you may enroll in Section 4, “Dentofacial Orthodontics.”
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What do I need to
participate in the
hands-on exercises
and perform cases?
In order to learn orthodontics and incorporate
it into your practice, you will need supplies.
In 1985, Progressive Dental Supply formed to
make purchasing orthodontic supplies simpler
for our students. This allowed our experienced
instructors to recommend product to students,
allowing new students to find the correct
products the first time. We have continued
this guiding principle over the past 30 years,
giving our clients high quality products at very
competitive prices and only carrying one of
each product to keep ordering simple.
To participate in the hands-on portion of
Progressive Orthodontics, you will need to have
the materials in the Educational Kit by the third
seminar or second IAT module. This kit includes
many orthodontic instruments as well as sample
sizes of materials, and can be bought prior
from Progressive Dental Supply. If you have
the instruments in the kit, you do not need to
purchase them again. For a list of the products
necessary for your education, please contact
our staff.
IP Appliance/Supply
In 2003, Progressive Orthodontics released
the Individual Patient (IP) Appliance®, the first
customized appliance system on the market.
This system is based on the straight archwire technique
but revolutionizes orthodontics by allowing doctors to
choose the optimal appliance for each patient.
This customization results in faster, more consistent treatment results.
Best of all, this single patient inventory system reduces much of the
overhead typically necessary to begin to practice orthodontics,
making it easier for all dentists to offer orthodontics to their patients.
The IP Appliance® has proven to be the most effective method of
practicing orthodontics. Cases finish in 40% less time by adding torque
and rotations early in cases. This system also uses the optimal archwire
shape for each patient based on each individual’s anatomy and case
goals. More importantly, results are more stable as teeth have been in
their final position for longer. Also, by using bracket slot variations in
coordination with the correct archform, you improve the consistency
of your results by minimizing wire bending.
Our principles apply to all methods of straight
archwire orthodontics.
Our teaching system presents principles used in all straight archwire
systems, then builds on this to create the individually customized
IP Appliance® for each patient. Instead of a “one size fits all” approach
used in straight wire appliances, tremendous efficiency and improved
results are attained by customizing the fixed appliance to each patient
and treatment.
We are confident that once you see the advantages of the IP Appliance®
you will never use another system. Our system was created by practicing
dentists to solve the difficulties and inefficiencies faced in the clinic.
Now these solutions are available to all!
“Progressive Orthodontics combines
a well-developed, comprehensive series
with competent, well-seasoned instructors
and a state of the art bracket and wire
system. This allowed me to add
orthodontics into my practice with
confidence after the third seminar.”
— Dr. Glenn Takenaga, Modesto, CA
View case results at www.individualortho.com
2 Year Orthodontic Training Series
Add orthodontic skills to your practice with the most comprehensive
orthodontic training series in the industry.
Whether you use our Traditional Live program of 12, 4-day seminars or our Internet Assisted Training
program, you can feel confident that you are learning orthodontics at the highest level in the world.
Over the past 31 years, Progressive Orthodontics has established itself as the world’s #1 orthodontic
training program. Don’t miss this offering. We will not be starting another class until 2016!
LIVE SERIES STARTING IN 2015
1ST OF 12 SEMINARS OF EACH SERIES
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INTERNET ASSISTED TRAINING (IAT) STARTING IN 2015
1ST OF 4 LIVE MODULES OF SERIES
Sacramento, CA Toronto, ON Sacramento, CA February 6-8, 2015
June 12-14, 2015
October 9-11, 2015
TUITION
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March 28 San Jose, CA
March 29 New York, NY
Can’t attend? Request a free online trial!
INTERNET ASSISTED TRAINING (IAT) 3 PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Tuition is equivalent to the live series over the entire program.
Payment options are available in monthly payment plans or
prepayment plans saving you 5% or 15%.
PRICE INCLUDES
Worldwide Lifetime Free Retake Policy
IPSoft™ Orthodontic Software
Free Diagnosis and IP Appliance® for 1st Case
Lifetime Support
On-Demand Streaming Seminar Videos
IAT Online Study Access
SEMINAR TIME:
Friday-Sunday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Lunch on your own from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM
Progressive Orthodontics | 714-973-2266 | 1-800-443-3106 | www.posortho.com
SCHEDULE FOR 2015*
ORANGE COUNTY
SAN JOSE
PHOENIX
SEATTLE
Seminar 1
June 12-15
June 5-8
June 26-29
Seminar 2
July 17-20
July 17-20
July 17-20
July 10-13
Seminar 3
Aug 21-24
Aug 21-24
Aug 21-24
Seminar 4
Oct 9-12
Oct 9-12
Seminar 5
Dec 4-7
Nov 13-16
DETROIT
WASHINGTON DC
MIAMI
NEW YORK
May 29-Jun 1
June 26-29
May 15-18
June 26-29
June 26-29
July 24-27
June 26-29
Aug 14-17
Aug 21-24
Aug 21-24
Sept 18-21
Aug 14-17
Oct 9-12
Oct 16-19
Sept 18-21
Sept 25-28
Nov 6-9
Sept 18-21
Dec 4-7
Dec 4-7
Nov 13-16
Nov 6-9
TBD
Nov 6-9
May 29-June 1 May 15-18
*DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Seminars need to be taken in order, starting with Seminar 1. Missed seminars can be made up via video or IAT.
The remaining seminars will be offered from 2016. Space is limited. Registration counted only upon receipt of tuition.
LIFETIME FREE RETAKE POLICY
For no additional charge, you may retake any seminar at any of
our worldwide locations or get access to any IAT or video section
that you have already paid for. This is available for your entire
career. We want you to reach the highest levels of knowledge and
skill. We encourage you to come back and refresh your education.
Just contact us so we can make arrangements!
TAKING INDIVIDUAL SEMINARS
We do not allow dentists to take only a few of the seminars in
the series, or to skip the beginning classes if they have taken
other orthodontic courses in the past. Learning our system as
a whole will guarantee that you produce the highest quality
of treatment results. We do provide discounts to dentists with
150 hours of prior orthodontic education.
MATERIALS NEEDED
Please reference our IP Appliance/Supply Section (pg. 13).
REFUND POLICY
We will give you a full refund on your registration payment for
the first seminar if you cannot or choose not to attend. Unlike
many CE organizations that give only partial refunds or require
large non-refundable prepayment part-way through, we are
created by dentists, for dentists, and always treat our students
fairly. Simply call us and we’ll take care of it!
INSTRUCTOR CASE DIAGNOSIS & MENTORING
Our instructors provide optional case diagnosis and mentoring
services outside class hours for your personal cases. These optional
resources allow any student or graduate to have additional access
to instructors for even further support. Instructors will analyze
your patient records and study models to refine your treatment
plan and give you detailed advice. You may access these programs
in person or by email. A consultation fee is charged for this
service, which can be added to what you charge your patient.
Contact your location for specific costs.
CALL NOW TO ENROLL: 1-800-443-3106
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
State Boards of Dental Examiners—
Most states (i.e. California) approve 32
hours per seminar for license renewal
requirements. Check with your state board
to see if you can receive 384 CE credits
by the time you graduate.
Progressive Orthodontics & Dentistry is an Approved PACE
Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The
formal continuing education programs of this program provider
are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship, Mastership, and
membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply
acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD
endorsement. The current term of approval extends from May
2, 1988 to May 31, 2016. Provider ID# 208682
Progressive Orthodontics & Dentistry is an ADA CERP
Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American
Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying
quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP
does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors,
nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of
dentistry. Progressive Orthodontics & Dentistry designates
each seminar for 32 hours continuing education credits.
95% of graduates would strongly recommend POS to a friend
A Trusted CE Center
135 Columbia, Suite#101, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
www.posortho.com
Toll Free: (800) 443-3106
Tel: (714) 973-2266
Email: [email protected]
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Progressive Orthodontics is part of
the dental continuing education center at
the McGann Postgraduate School of Dentistry.
Contact us for a full course catalog
or list of video programs.
FREE INTRO TO ORTHODONTICS
C
OMPREHENSIVE ORTHODONTICS
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· Clear Aligners
· Comprehensive Esthetics
·A
ssistant Orthodontics
· Dentofacial Orthodontics
· Digital Age Dentistry
· Implant Live-Patient
· Incorporating Orthodontics
· Interceptive Orthodontics
· Master’s in Implantology
· Pain Management Protocols
(Botox®)
· Sleep Apnea
· Update: Mixed Dentition
· and more!
Experience the
Progressive Difference
for Yourself!
Thank you for your interest in Progressive Orthodontic Seminars. I created Progressive Orthodontics over 31 years
ago so any dentist could successfully and confidently perform orthodontics on their patients. Previously, I felt that
orthodontic courses did not show all aspects of orthodontics in a series that could be easily understood by any dentist.
Other courses tended to only show their best cases, which is impractical and misleading.
Since then, I have spent over 31 years perfecting a course to show the realities of orthodontics,
giving students real world knowledge to perform ortho successfully on every case.
We look at cases from all types, including misleading and difficult cases, and what to do
when something goes wrong. By understanding orthodontics in its entirety, you can
confidently practice orthodontics and provide the best care for your patients.
We do not use “Progressive” as just another buzzword, but as our mission to continuously
develop the most comprehensive teaching, best technology, and integrated support for
our students. You have read for yourself why we have over 7,000 satisfied graduates from
over 40 locations. So why don’t you see for yourself the quality of our instruction.
I invite you to visit one of our Free Introductory Seminars or to request a free online trial.
We look forward to assisting you with your questions and helping you transform your care
in the Progressive Family.
With warmest regards,
Dr. Don McGann
Progressive Orthodontics Founder and Head Instructor
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