Podcast (Dental)

Warning Signs of Burnout and Fatigue for Dentists: Impacts and Trends

November 12, 2025

In This Episode

Recent studies show that 40-67% of dentists experience anxiety.

In this episode of "The Art of Dental Finance and Management,” Art is joined by guest Dr. Eric Johnson who shares his personal struggle with burnout after acquiring his dental practice. He outlines warning signs such as social withdrawal, fatigue, cynicism, and high staff turnover. Dr. Johnson suggests recovery strategies like seeking support, counseling, journaling, goal setting, and prioritizing physical activity.

This episode highlights how leadership, cognitive reframing, and team support help reduce burnout and improve workplace culture. Dr. Johnson also leads “Leaders in Dentistry,” a group focused on these important topics.


Show Notes & Resources


About the Host

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Art Wiederman, CPA, Director of Dental Practices | Eide Bailly
Art specializes in serving dental practices. He oversees a variety of services including accounting, tax compliance and planning, financial planning, retirement planning, and financial practice management consulting. Art’s expertise is not only in taxation issues for dentists, but also in his knowledge of dental practice metrics and benchmarks. Art has the ability to look at a dentist’s statements and identify profit holes in their practice.


About the Guest

Dr. Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson, DDS, D.Ed.
Dr. Eric Johnson has extensive experience in team building and organizational development, particularly through the successful acquisition and integration of multiple dental practices. He is the owner of San Clemente Dental Studio in Southern California and serves as the CEO of Leaders in Dentistry, a coaching cohort that supports dentists and their teams in leadership and performance growth.

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