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.
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Episode #152: Two Most Important Steps to Reduce Insurance Dependence
We kick off the conversation by diving into the world of PPO plans and the typical write-offs that many dentists face. Naren suggests that replacing patients acquired through PPO plans with Google SEO strategies is the first crucial step to reducing insurance dependence.  He emphasizes the...  Read More
WHY DO MOST WEB PAGES GET ZERO GOOGLE TRAFFIC?
WHY DO MOST WEB PAGES GET ZERO GOOGLE TRAFFIC? Even the best-designed website will only help a company if it brings in visitors who become customers (in our case, patients for a dental practice). Google is the big dog when it comes to website traffic. Web pages aren’t as successful if they don’t...  Read More
WANT TO BE HAPPIER, REPLACE PPO WITH GOOGLE
Many dental practice owners have turned to PPO plans to seek ways to attract patients and grow their practice. However, while these plans can offer a more extensive patient base, they often come with significant write-offs that can add up over time. As a result, practice owners are exploring...  Read More
ROCKING CASE ACCEPTANCE
What is case acceptance? My definition of case acceptance is when a patient has scheduled, shown up, and received and paid for the planned treatment.  Some patients may just nod their heads during the consultation, seem interested, and say yes but do not schedule or show up for their planned...  Read More
Personal Clinical Excellence
Dentists must provide patients with the most comfortable, convenient, and comprehensive care. Every step matters, from when they make the initial phone call to checking out at the front desk. Dentists need to provide a fulfilling patient experience. Patients who feel they are receiving exceptional...  Read More
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
How to Overcome Burnout in Dentistry: Add Sleep and Airway Treatment To Your Practice
What is sleep apnea anyway? During sleep, the repetitive collapse of the upper airway (back of the throat). Episodes of partial airway collapse for at least 10 seconds can result in a significant blood oxygen level drop, a brain awakening, or both. None of that is good. How prevalent is sleep...  Read More
 Overcome Burnout and Start Loving Dentistry Again
  Dr. Eric Block DMD, CAGS, FICOI, FICD, FAADS Let's face it. Dentistry is a complex and demanding profession, and dental school doesn't prepare graduates to deal with the real-world stressors of business and private practice. Many dentists struggle with the same issues, such as feeling crushed by...  Read More
Episode #74: Michelle Jewsbury: Inspiring Change and Encouraging Victims to Break Free and Survivors to Speak Up About Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Domestic violence is something that mostly happens behind closed doors. When a person has never been exposed to abuse, the first sign of domestic abuse leaves them stunned. Unfortunately, the victims of domestic violence get stuck in the cycle of abuse because they don’t speak up about what they...  Read More
Episode #53: Matthew Jarvis, Dental Ops
Matthew Jarvis, CEO of Dental Ops We discuss the growing industry of outsourcing for your dental office and Dental Ops' unique approach to the back office concept. Before you make a purchase check out   to find the latest new customer offers across the industry.  We are bringing the convention...  Read More
The Deals for Dentists Podcast #51: Dr. Paul Goodman, Founder of Dental Nachos & Dentist Job Connect
Dr. Paul Goodman is a practicing general dentist and the managing partner of a group practice with two locations along with his brother, Jeffrey, in Mercer County, NJ. In 2017, Dr. Goodman founded Dental Nachos. Dental Nachos is dedicated to increasing the success and decreasing the stress of...  Read More
Episode #49: Charles Biami, Co-Founder of Driven Dental Implant Marketing
  Episode #49 Charles Biami Charles Biami Co-Owner & Chief Marketing Officer of Driven Dental Marketing Stop Generating Leads, Get Patients Instead. We discuss how focusing on high-value dentistry can be a path to a fulfilling and profitable dental career. Charles also explains "The dirty secret...  Read More
Episode #47: Darius Somekhian, Chief Revenue Officer of Pair Dental
Darius Somekhian is the co-founder of Pair Dental, the premier marketplace to hire and seamlessly integrate specialists into your practice. Imagine what life would be like with multiple specialties running, Take a day off for admin and spend time with your family, and you don't need to stress...  Read More
 Episode #46: Jason James, President of Diplomatic AI
Imagine a new profitable revenue stream paid to you monthly that costs you zero out of pocket... In this episode, I interview Jason James, President of diplomatic.ai whose company helps dentists recover unpaid accounts up to 10 years back, compassionately. Simply send your old AR and enjoy a wire...  Read More
Episode #44: Dannielle Mckinnley of PCIHIPAA
  Episode #44 Danielle Mckinley (also known as The HIPAA Chick) is a wife, mom, friend, and positive energy enthusiast. Gratitude is her attitude. She is a founding member of PCIHIPAA, and has consulted 1000’s of practices nationwide. She helps Dentists and their team members spend more time...  Read More
Episode #43: Brett Cole, Joanna Monroe, and Peter Rowe of DTSS
Brett Cole (CEO), Joanna Monroe (COO), and Pete Rowe (Broker of Choice and President of Arcwood) discuss their company Dental Temps Staffing Solutions LLC. Go to to find their listing: Place an order and have a temporary employee assigned in five minutes or less. It’s just that simple. We discuss...  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 #39: Paul Edwards, CEO & Co-Founder of CEDR HR Solutions
Not only does he have better hair than me but Paul is an HR expert.  We discuss all things HR, laws, office culture, and the importance of having a rock-solid office policy handbook. Go to to find their promo offer of Mention Deals for Dentists and get $700 off our handbook with a 2-year...  Read More
The Deals for Dentists Podcast Episode #37: Jay Glazer and Howie Friedman of Crazy Dental
Episode #37: Crazy Dental JAY GLAZER is the Director of Business Development and HOWIE FRIEDMAN is the COO and CFO of Crazy Dental We discuss the business of dental supplies, the grey market, and how they help dentists save time and money. Crazy Dental Prices is a DC Dental Company and...  Read More
The Deals for Dentists Episode #35:Brad James, Director of Partner Development for Kleer
Episode #35: Brad James Brad James  is the  Director of Partner Development for Kleer We talk about all things in-house membership plans for your dental office. Kleer is an advanced, cloud-based platform that enables you to easily design and manage your own membership plan. With Kleer, your...  Read More
The Deals for Dentists Podcast Episode #34: Robert Curtis of Business Group Resources
Robert Curtis explains how his company BGR helps small businesses get the Research and Development incentives and rebates that they are entitled to. Large companies routinely take advantage of all the incentives & rebates they qualify for yet most small companies don’t even know these benefits...  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 #31: Ben Cotton, Director of Sales at Cobalt Analytics
Ben and I discuss creating a plan for PPO participation, dental insurance negotiation, profitability analysis, and in-house membership plans Mention Deals for Dentists and get 10% off their Profitability Analysis and PPO Negotiation Services 10% off their pricing. (For the record, I meant to say...  Read More
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