Episode 231: Dave Monahan - Why You Need A Membership Plan
Release Date: 07/16/2025
Episode 243: Dr. Zina Berry - A Discussion About Burnout, Pain, and the Future of Ergonomic Loupes
The Stress-Free Dentist Show
In this episode of The Stress-Free Dentist Show, Dr. Eric Block sits down with Dr. Zina Berry, retired dentist, entrepreneur, and founder of Z-Loupes to explore her journey through early practice ownership, public health dentistry, burnout, and reinvention. Dr. Berry shares powerful lessons from purchasing a practice straight out of dental school, navigating high-volume community health settings, and recognizing the physical toll dentistry takes on the body. The conversation dives into how neck and back pain, infection-control concerns, and ergonomic challenges inspired the creation of...
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Episode 242: Dayna Johnson - Battling Confusing Software and Disorganized Systems
The Stress-Free Dentist Show
In this episode of The Stress-Free Dentist Podcast, Dr. Eric Block welcomes Dayna Johnson, founder and CEO of Novonee and a nationally recognized Dentrix trainer, for an in-depth conversation on how dental software training directly impacts efficiency, profitability, and team retention. Dayna shares her journey into dentistry, explains the differences between server-based and cloud-based practice management systems, and breaks down why Dentrix remains the most widely used software in dental practices today. Together, they explore how intentional team training, smarter software integrations,...
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Episode 241: Dr. Alan Stern - Helping Dentists Take Charge Of Their Career And Life
The Stress-Free Dentist Show
What happens when you've built a successful dental practice… but your soul is craving something more? In this powerful and honest episode, Dr. Eric Block sits down with Dr. Alan Stern, longtime dentist turned speaker and coach, for a vulnerable, heartfelt conversation about what it really takes to step away from clinical dentistry and into a more purpose-driven life. Dr. Stern shares his two-year odyssey of selling his dental practice: the emotional rollercoaster, the flaky buyers, the financial stress, and the burnout that left him mentally retired long before he actually signed the papers....
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Episode 240: Brett Walisever - Helping Dental Offices to Sell Treatment
The Stress-Free Dentist Show
In this episode of The Stress-Free Dentist Podcast, Dr. Eric Block welcomes back Brett Walisever, CEO and founder of Ball Sales Training, for a discussion on the real reason case acceptance is low in many dental practices, and what to do about it. Brett breaks down the emotional psychology behind patient decision-making and explains why dentists must stop relying on fear-based messaging and start having deeper, more meaningful conversations centered on a patient’s true “why now.” Listeners will learn how to move away from rigid, clinical, logic-heavy presentations and shift toward...
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Episode 239: Cairo Murphy - Using AI to automate Insurance Verification
The Stress-Free Dentist Show
In this episode of The Stress-Free Dentist Show, Dr. Eric Block speaks with Cairo Murphy, founder and CEO of Stratus AI, about how artificial intelligence is transforming the way dental practices handle insurance. Cairo shares how his company built an AI-powered system that automates insurance verification and claim follow-ups, using advanced voice technology that sounds human while saving dental teams hours of administrative work each week. Listeners will learn how AI helps offices reduce stress, streamline workflows, and recover thousands of dollars lost to inefficient insurance processes....
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Episode 238: Chris Miles - Why Mainstream Financial Advice Sucks
The Stress-Free Dentist Show
In this episode of The Stress-Free Dentist Show, host Dr. Eric Block sits down with Chris Miles, CEO of Money Ripples and a renowned cash flow expert known as the Anti-Financial Advisor. Chris shares how dentists can escape the traditional “save forever” mindset and instead create lasting financial freedom through cashflow management, passive income, and strategic investing. He explains how to overcome debt stress, avoid financial traps, and move toward becoming work optional, working because you want to, not because you have to. From managing student loans and building practice...
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Episode 237: Dr. Laura Brenner - Coaching Dentists To Be More Happy And Fulfilled
The Stress-Free Dentist Show
In this episode of The Stress-Free Dentist Podcast, host Dr. Eric Block welcomes back Dr. Laura Brenner, a former dentist turned coach and speaker, for a powerful conversation about burnout, career transitions, and rediscovering fulfillment in dentistry. Dr. Brenner shares her personal journey of leaving clinical practice, the difference between therapy and coaching, and how dentists can overcome fear, align with their true goals, and explore meaningful side gigs without giving up financial security. This inspiring discussion reminds every dental professional that growth begins with...
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Episode 236: Jen Kirkham - Helping Dentists Get Started With Sleep Apnea
The Stress-Free Dentist Show
In this episode of The Stress-Free Dentist Podcast, Dr. Eric Block sits down with Jen Kirkham, the COO of airVata, to explore how dental sleep medicine is revolutionizing patient care and transforming dental practices across the country. With over two decades of experience as a hygienist and national trainer, she unpacks the science, psychology, and practical steps that help dentists implement life-changing sleep solutions.
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Episode 235: Dr. Mark Davis - Transform Your Practice: From Chaos to Calm
The Stress-Free Dentist Show
In this episode of The Stress-Free Dentist Show, host Dr. Eric Block sits down with Dr. Mark Davis, founder of Dental Simplified, to explore how dentists can reduce stress, avoid burnout, and build lasting career success. Dr. Davis shares his 37-year journey in dentistry, owning multiple practices, navigating the challenges of practice management, and ultimately finding fulfillment by focusing on time management, clinical efficiency, and responding vs. reacting in the operatory. Together, they discuss the traps of perfectionism in dentistry, strategies to streamline the clinical day, and...
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Episode 234: Dr. Eric Recker - The Importance Of Taking Care Of Yourself As A Dentist
The Stress-Free Dentist Show
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dr. Eric Block welcomes fellow dentist, coach, and burnout survivor Dr. Eric Recker. They dive into the highs and lows of dentistry, from early career challenges and family practice dynamics to the emotional and physical toll of burnout. Dr. Recker shares how his journey from overcommitment and silent suffering led him to redefine success, reclaim his joy, and ultimately help others do the same through coaching, micro-resilience, and purposeful living.
info_outlineIn this episode of The Stress-Free Dentist Podcast, Dr. Eric Block is joined by Dave Monahan, CEO of Kleer and Membersy, to explore how dental membership plans are helping dentists move away from insurance dependence and take back control of their profitability. From automation and compliance to patient behavior and small business opportunities, Dave lays out why a well-run membership plan is no longer optional, but essential. Whether you're a new practice looking to build loyalty fast or an established office ready to drop PPO plans, this conversation will help you rethink your business model and your revenue stream.