The Stress-Free Dentist Podcast and Blog
The Stress-Free Dentist Podcast and Blog
Dr. Eric Block, DMD, CAGS, FICOI, FICD, FAADS, FIADFE, is a full-time dentist in Acton, MA. He is known as the Stress-Free Dentist and hosts the Stress-Free Dentist Podcast. His goal is to help make dental professionals' careers more enjoyable.
The Stress-Free Dentist

How to Overcome Burnout in Dentistry: Add Clear Aligners
  Fear of something new I always thought of anything orthodontic as this different species of animal. This is because it felt so different from my typical day-to-day general and implant dentistry treatment. So it was no surprise that adding clear aligners created a fear of the dreaded...  Read More
Using Technology to Relieve Burnout
I am a full-time practicing dentist in Massachusetts and went through a period of burnout, regret, and resentment toward dentistry. It took years but during the long climb back to getting . I don’t want any other dentist to have to go through what I did. But if they are, then I have a few...  Read More
Howard Reis and I discuss how dentists can offer teledentistry as a service to their patients: Go to to find out how. Attract new patients, Meet new patients face-to-face and not behind a mask Screen patients to determine if an office visit is necessary Optional – Connect with The TeleDentists to...  Read More
Episode #40:Dr. Jeremy Krell & Dr. Eric Pulver of Denti.AI
Episode #40: Denti.Ai Dr. Krell, Dr. Pulver, and I discuss innovations in dentistry and the role that artificial intelligence plays in dentistry. Dentists miss over 30% of pathologies. Denti.AI is developing software to help interpret X-rays more accurately using artificial intelligence. Go...  Read More
Episode #38: David Howlett, VP of Sales and Marketing at Cortex Dental Implants
Episode #38 David Howlett We discuss the business of dentistry and dental implants.  After describing his experience in the radio and music industry, David has convinced me that dentists are rock stars too. Go to  and find their promo offer: Buy and 15 Implants plus a premium surgical kit (conical...  Read More
The Deals for Dentists Podcast Episode #33: Tom Wright, VP of Sales & Marketing at Orthodent Lab
Episode #33: Tom Wright of ODL  Tom Wright- VP of Sales and Marketing at Orthodent Laboratory Inc or ODL Tom and I discuss his orthodontic dental lab, the business of owning a dental lab, 3-D printing technology, and their clear Vivid Aligners.  Go to and find the promo offer of: Vivid Aligners-...  Read More
Episode #25: Oral Surgeon Dr. Jason Portnof DMD, MD, FACS
Dr. Portnof and I chat about his oral surgery practice in Boca Raton, life as a dentist, and of course, the nightmare that was the Florida Dental Boards. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons  He is the owner of...  Read More
Episode #20: Dr. Cory Glenn, VP of Technology at Blue Sky Bio
Episode #20: Dr. Cory Glenn I interview Dr. Cory Glenn, the VP of Technology for Blue Sky Bio We discuss everything from his dental journey, battle with Leukemia, and his teaching and development in the field of digital dentistry. Go to and find their promo offer of:  Buy any dental implant...  Read More
Episode #10: Dr. Lorne Lavine. Founder of The Digital Dentist
Episode #10 Dr. Lorne Lavine Today we are joined by Dr. Lorne Lavine, Founder of The Digital Dentist. His company provides comprehensive dental technology guidance to dental offices around the country.  Go to and find Their promo listing: Get a free security audit. Normally $97.  Read More
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