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.

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. Cairo also discusses the latest trends in dental technology, the importance of overcoming skepticism about AI, and how practices can adopt innovative tools to future-proof their success.