Audition for ADA video podcast pilot

For ADA members interested in “lights, camera, action,” the ADA Council on Communications has a proposition for you.

The council is asking dentists to send in audition DVDs (5 minutes or shorter) by June 15 for consideration to host a pilot ADA video podcast.

“The council has a workgroup that is exploring a pilot podcast program as a new way to provide oral health information to the general public as well as promote the ADA as a trusted resource,” explained Dr. David Dodell, who chairs the podcasting work group.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a DVD or video file less than 5 minutes in length in which they appear and tell a little bit about themselves as well as tell a tasteful joke to demonstrate their personality and timing on camera.

“Podcasts are usually casual in nature,” said Dr. Dodell, “so the podcasting workgroup is looking for candidates who have an upbeat nature and can talk about dental topics in a way that will capture contemporary consumer interest.”

All audition videos submitted become the property of the ADA and cannot be returned to the submitter. Upon review of the audition videos, the council will invite two dentists to travel to Chicago and audition for host of the pilot podcast program. The ADA will pay the travel expenses and include an honorarium for the two audition candidates who will record the pilot podcast program in a professional studio in Chicago.

The Council on Communications will review the pilot podcast to help determine whether to recommend that the ADA consider a full series of ADA podcasts. If the concept of ADA podcasts moves forward, one of the two dentists will be selected as the official host of the ADA podcasts.聽

“We hope all ADA members are as excited as we are about putting together a pilot podcast program,” Dr. Dodell said.

Audition DVDs or video files should be sent by June 15 to Leslee Williams, director, Council on Communications, American Dental Association. 211 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago 60611. For more information, contact Ms. Williams by e-mail at williamsle@ada.org or by the ADA toll free number, Ext. 2592.