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, and streamlined workflows reduce stress, improve morale, and deliver a strong return on investment. This episode offers practical insights for dentists at every stage, from startups to long-established practices, looking to create a calmer, more efficient, and more profitable dental office.

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. But out of that chaos came clarity, and a second career that's richer, deeper, and more impactful than he ever imagined. If you're thinking about what's next in your dental career or you just need a reminder that you're more than your production numbers, this episode is for you.

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 a patient-centered, choice-driven, emotionally aligned process that not only grows revenue, but builds trust and lasting patient relationships.