1-800-DENTIST recognized for excellence in commercial advertising

May 20, 2008
Company receives a Telly Award that recognizes distinction and creative work in commercial advertising.

LOS ANGELES, California--1-800-DENTIST, a leading dental marketing resource, recently received a Telly Award that recognizes distinction and creative work in commercial advertising.

The newly crowned commercial is titled "Insurance" and was 1-800-DENTIST's first animated spot. The primary message of the spot encourages consumers to utilize their dental insurance before the end of the year.

Founded in 1978, the Telly Awards is an award that honors local, regional and cable TV commercials and programs, as well as video and film productions. The Telly Awards is a widely known, and highly respected, national and international competition that receives more than 13,000 entries annually from 50 states and countries worldwide.

"As a company, we are excited to receive such a distinguished honor for our efforts," said Fred Joyal, CEO and cofounder of 1-800-DENTIST. "Our continuing mission with commercial advertising is to promote the importance of dentistry with clear messaging that prompts people to take action with their oral health."

To view the award-winning commercial, visit 1-800-DENTIST and click on the "As seen on TV" section.

To read more about 1-800-DENTIST, go to 1-800-DENTIST.

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