Massad earns honors

Dr. Massad’s three Bronze Telly Awards in 2011 are for use of animation in the video productions “Oral-B Smart Series 5000,” “Massad Jaw Recorder,” and “Massad Edentulous Impression Tray.” Dr. Massad served as producer-director for all three videos. “Oral-B Smart Series 5000,” a single DVD, illustrates the use of a smart toothbrush for the implant overdenture patient and a protocol for effective oral hygiene. “Massad Jaw Recorder,” a single DVD presentation that demonstrates the use of a new device that captures of record of the physiological rest position (or resting position), records a repeatable centric relation record, and makes adjustments to the occlusal vertical dimension. “Massad Edentulous Impression Tray,” also a single DVD, presents the use of a customizable impression tray in a single appointment and shows each step required to take a definitive impression on the edentulous patient. Inaugurated in 1979, the Telly Awards comprise the premier distinction honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest video and film productions, and web commercials, videos and films. Winners represent the best work of the most respected production companies, advertising agencies, television stations, cable operators, and corporate video departments in the world. The Telly Awards is a widely known and highly respected national and international competition, and receives more than 11,000 entries annually from all 50 U.S. states and many foreign countries. Judges representing advertising agencies, TV stations, production houses, ad corporate video departments from across the United States assess each entry on a 10-point scale. The Telly Award is given based on the merit of each entry, which competes against a high standard of excellence. Bronze Telly Award statuette winners have an average score of 7.0 to 8.9 points and are honored for outstanding achievement. Silver Telly Award statuettes are awarded to entries scoring 9.0 points or higher.