ROCK HILL, SC—For the third consecutive year, Tulsa dentist and a KOMET USA key-opinion leader, Joseph Massad, DDS, is being honored as a recipient of the prestigious Telly Awards for his accomplishments in video production, making him an eight-time Telly Award winner.
Since 1979, Telly Awards have been presented to those demonstrating outstanding achievements in local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs; in video and film productions; and in Web-based commercials, videos, and films. Long considered the premiere award of its kind, the Telly Awards competition attracts more than 11,000 entries each year from the most respected production companies, advertising agencies, television stations, cable operators and corporate video departments in all 50 states and from around the world. Entries are scrutinized by a national panel of judges and then rated on a 10-point scale.
This year, the first of Dr. Massad’s two bronze Telly Awards (receiving a score of 7.0 to 8.9 points) recognizes his achievements in the Use of Animation of the instructional DVD entitled “Oral-B SmartSeries 5000.” As the producer/director of the DVD presentation, Dr. Massad illustrates his published techniques for patients using the “smart toothbrush” to clean their dental implant-supported prosthetic appliances.
The second 2012 Telly Award, bestowed in the Education category, commends Dr. Massad as writer/producer/director of the online “DentalLibrary” (http://Dentallibrary.com). Described by Dr. Massad as a labor of love that he developed and nurtured from concept to completion, this educational channel serves as the new portal for video Web-based learning of “all things dentistry”—an endeavor that has always been his passion.
“It’s always an honor to be recognized, but this year’s awards are especially meaningful,” he says, noting that his entries were judged alongside those of multiple industries outside dentistry. Dr. Massad also is grateful to his youngest son who, as the recipient of 23 Telly Awards, five Emmys, and one New York Festival World Medal, serves as his video production mentor.
About Dr. Massad
A practicing dentist for 36 years, Dr. Massad is widely respected not just for his clinical expertise, but also as a lecturer, entrepreneur, and passionate educator whose innovative use of cutting-edge video technology attracts standing-room-only audiences at presentations around the world—as evidenced by the comments of his colleagues:
“Joe Massad is widely respected as a clinician and presenter. He is truly one of our profession’s elite.” Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, Los Angeles, CA
“Joe inspires all who meet him to raise the bar and do what’s best for our patients,” David L. Hoexter, DMD, New York, NY
“[Joe’s] thoroughness and accuracy are unsurpassed, and his willingness to go out of his way to advise or help anyone in need is one of the many reasons I’m proud to call him my friend.”
Irwin Smigel, DDS, New York, New York
Indeed, Dr. Massad’s video productions stem from his enduring commitment to devise new and creative ways to inspire his colleagues to pursue the lifelong education that will best serve their patients.
For an interview or for additional information, please contact Dr. Massad by e-mail at joe@joemassad.com or by calling 918-749-5600.
About KOMET USA
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