Commercial Voice Over Script · 30-second radio spot
We Thought So (30-Second Dentist Spot)
Rehearse this 30-second dentist commercial script, a gently funny radio spot for a fictional dental office that wins over patients who dread the chair.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Length
- 78 words · ~31 sec
- Skills
- comic timing, conversational read, warmth
- License
- CC BY 4.0
The script
Quick question. When was the last time you went to the dentist?
(a knowing beat)Yeah. We thought so.
At Sorrelwood Dental, we get it. Nobody loves the chair. So Dr. Nina Castell and her team explain everything first, go at your pace, and let you pick the music. Headphones included.
New patients get a cleaning, exam, and X-rays at one simple price, plus evening appointments for people with actual jobs.
Sorrelwood Dental, on Fairview Street. We'll go easy on you.
Script by SceneDub (scenedub.com), CC BY 4.0. Original script drafted with AI assistance and edited by SceneDub; any resemblance to existing characters is coincidental.
Practise it now
The teleprompter scrolls at the speed you set in words per minute. Tick "Record audio while reading" to capture a take; the audio stays in your browser until you download it.
Coaching notes
- The beat before 'Yeah. We thought so.' is the joke. Leave a real half-second of silence, then say it softly, like a friend who has caught you out.
- 'Headphones included.' is a little throwaway. Toss it off quickly and lightly, as if you just remembered it.
- 'We'll go easy on you' closes the spot. Keep it gentle and warm, with a smile you can hear, so the last impression is comfort, not teeth.
Try it three more ways
- Read it as the dentist, Dr. Castell, a little awkward on the radio but very sincere.
- Read it as a nervous patient who just had their first painless visit and can't believe it.
- Read it as a polished TV spot with soft piano under it, calmer and more premium.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the "We Thought So (30-Second Dentist Spot)" script?
78 spoken words, about 31 sec at a conversational 150 words per minute and 36 sec at a slower 130 wpm. Your take will vary with pauses and character choices.
Can I use this script in my voice acting demo reel?
Yes. SceneDub's original scripts are licensed CC BY 4.0. You can perform, record, edit, and publish them, including in demo reels, classes, and auditions, as long as you credit "Script by SceneDub (scenedub.com), CC BY 4.0" where you share the recording or the text.
How should I practise this script?
Read it silently once, then perform it with the direction above: playful, reassuring, kind, conversational, ~150 words per minute. Record a take with the teleprompter, listen back, and try one of the alternate reads to stretch your range.