What Is Podcasting? The Wealthy Dentist Explains

You’ve probably heard about podcasting… but it might still feel like a mystery. Maybe you have wondered just what it is, how to enjoy it, and how to take advantage of it.

Maybe you’ve even wondered if The Wealthy Dentist has any
dental podcasts to which you can subscribe… Well, if that’s the case, today’s your lucky day!

Podcasting is the publishing of an audio or video program that is distributed over the Internet. People can watch or listen to it whenever they want.

Watch a video that explains what podcasting is

Podcasting allows users to subscribe to a regularly updated feed of new files. Podcasting is unlike most other online media because of its subscription model. Podcasting usually uses a feed (such as RSS) to deliver a file, either audio or video.

While named for the iPod, you don’t need an iPod to enjoy podcasts. Any digital audio player or computer with audio-playing software can play podcasts. The easiest way to subscribe to podcasts is by installing iTunes on your computer. Don’t worry; it’s free!

Podcasting enables independent producers to make syndicated “radio shows.” It gives broadcast radio programs a new distribution method. But podcasting isn’t just Radio 2.0 – it also offers much more. While the majority of podcasts are audio, video podcasts are becoming increasing popular.

Here at The Wealthy Dentist, we have created podcast channels to help you keep up to date with the latest developments in dentistry.

We post regular videos on nine different podcasts, so you can sign up for the subject areas that interest you most. We’ve got the following channels:

Dental Practice Management
Dental Continuing Education
Dental Care Issues
Dental Implants
Braces, Dentures & More
Dentists’ Opinions
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Marketing
Sedation Dentistry

See all The Wealthy Dentists’ podcasts

Once iTunes is installed on your computer, you can click the icon above to see our “Dental Marketing” podcast. (Or visit our podcast page to sign up for different channels.) Once iTunes opens, you can click the “Subscribe” button to automatically receive new videos as soon as they are released.

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Peter Moore is a technology consultant for The Wealthy Dentist.