Start Your Own Dental Practice

Turn Your Dental Career into a Thriving Business with Clear Lakes Dental Franchise. Own a Busy, Supported Practice— Without  Starting from Scratch.

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Why Own a Dental Practice Instead of Just Working at One?

Here’s Why It’s the Smartest Move You Can Make. Owning a dental practice isn’t just about making more money—it’s about creating long-term stability, freedom, and a business that works for you. If you’ve ever wondered why becoming an owner is worth it, here are four major reasons that make it the smartest career move.

Unlimited Earning Potential

As a practice owner, your income grows with your business—not just with your hours worked. Instead of collecting the same paycheck year after year, you directly benefit from the success and expansion of your clinic.

Build Generational Wealth

Owning a practice means building equity in a valuable asset that can be sold or passed down. Unlike an associate position, where you’re earning a salary with no long-term return, practice ownership gives you financial security and the ability to create lasting wealth.

Earn While You’re Away

As an owner, your clinic generates revenue five days a week, whether you’re in the office or not. Take Dr. Latus for example—he works just a few days a week while associates handle daily operations.

🖱️See how other CLD owners achieved their work life balance.

A Built-In Exit Plan

When it’s time to step away, your practice can become a major financial asset. Selling a successful clinic provides a substantial payout—helping fund your retirement and future goals.

 

How To Start Owning Your Clinic? (2 Paths)

Path 1: Traditional Path

Our Traditional Path is for Dentists Ready to Launch!

This is why we made CLD. From your very first day, you’ll be the practicing owner of your own CLD clinic. You’re in control, and the benefits of ownership—income, equity, flexibility—start immediately.

You won’t be doing it alone. You’ll have direct access to CLD’s leadership team—our CEO, COO, and experts in Innovation, Marketing, Recruiting, and Sales—guiding you through every decision.

From securing your location and hiring your team to filling chairs and growing revenue, we’re with you every step of the way. You get proven systems, hands-on support, and a thriving network of dentists who’ve done it before—and want you to succeed too.

If you already know you’re ready, the Traditional Path is built to launch you now.

Or Path 2:

Try Ownership—Before You Commit

Not sure if ownership is right for you—yet? “Try Before You Own” path lets you step into the CLD world and see it all from the inside, no pressure.

Work as an associate in one of our existing clinics and get a firsthand look at how we operate: the systems, the technology, the patient care, and the business model. You’ll meet our team, ask questions, and see exactly how our owners succeed.

When the time feels right, we’ll help you open your own clinic—on your terms. You’ll choose where you want to live and work, how many days you want to practice, how your team is built, and how fast you want to grow.

This is your opportunity to test-drive ownership—with support, mentorship, and zero guesswork.

Who’s Ownership For?

If you’ve ever thought, “Could I run my own practice?” — the answer is closer than you think. Whether you’re an experienced associate, a recent grad, or somewhere in between, the path to ownership doesn’t have to be complicated. With Clear Lakes Dental, you get the support, systems, and patients already in place—so you can focus on what you do best while building something of your own.

You might be more ready than you realize — especially if you see yourself in one of these categories:

New Dental Graduate

Are you graduating soon? Congratulations! This is the best time to step into ownership—and here’s why: The earlier you start, the sooner you can pay off loans, build financial independence, and create exponential long-term success. With CLD’s support, you don’t need years of experience to own a thriving practice.

📌Meet Dr. Ang—who went from associate to owner in just 8 months after graduation and transformed his career.

Experienced Dentist

You’ve spent years perfecting your craft—now it’s time to take control of your future. Whether you’re looking for more autonomy, higher income, or a new challenge, CLD makes the transition to ownership seamless. We handle the business side so you can focus on what you do best—caring for patients.

📌 Meet Dr. Pham, who made the leap to ownership after a decade in practice and finally found the work-life balance she’s always wanted.

Current Dental Owner Navigating Growth

Already own a practice but feeling stuck? Scaling, managing overhead, and handling operations can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. CLD provides the systems, support, and marketing power to help you expand without the headaches.

📌 See How Dr. Alyo, a 21-year practice owner, found new success with CLD

Prior Franchise Experience

Not all franchises are created equal. With CLD, you get the best of both worlds—100% ownership plus the support of AI-driven systems, advanced technology, seamless onboarding, and top-tier marketing. Even experienced franchise owners see the CLD difference.

📌 Meet Dr. Latus, who after completing time at another franchise, discovered CLD’s proven systems—and immediately knew it was the right fit.

Don’t see your experience here? Let’s connect! Every dentist’s journey is unique, and we’re here to help you find the best route to ownership. Reach out, and let’s explore how CLD can support your success—Who knows, maybe you’ll be the next success story we add to the list!

We Provide the Blueprint—You Build Your Success!

What Does Success Look Like to You?

Is your goal to become financially independent? Or maybe it’s to spend more quality time with family? Perhaps you dream of doing more of the hobbies you love, or traveling the world.

At CLD, ownership gives you the path to make it happen, and assist you in bringing it to life.

Spending More Time With Family

Gain the freedom to be present for life’s important moments, on your terms.

Building Your Dream Team

Lead a skilled, reliable team while we support your hiring and training needs.

Growing Financial Freedom

Earn more while working smarter, setting yourself up for long-term success.

Increasing Travel and Work Flexibility

Enjoy the flexibility to explore the world while your practice thrives.

Building Generational Wealth

Create a lasting legacy and financial security for your family’s future.

Your Potential Earnings

Owning a Clear Lakes Dental franchise means entering a high-demand, recession-proof industry with great potential for financial growth.

Your earnings can vary depending on where your practice is located, how many patients you see, and your team efficiency. But with CLD’s proven systems, we help you maximize your profits right from the start.

Want to see how much you could earn? Contact us for real success stories and financial details.

Build Your Dream Practice

At CLD, you build your practice—one where your team shares your values, works hard, and enjoys the process. Our culture is built on inclusivity, growth, and creating an environment where both patients and staff thrive.

What’s important to you in your dream practice? A team that feels like family? The freedom to lead and innovate? Short commute to work?

Maybe your dream is to open a clinic in a state you’ve always wanted to live in. With CLD, that’s possible! We’ll help make your vision a reality.

With CLD, you’re in control. Our systems and support help you build a practice—and a life—that works for you.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Your Path to Ownership Starts Here

We make it easy to explore if CLD is the right fit for you. Whether you want to visit a clinic, speak with an owner, or dive right in, we’re here to answer your questions.

No Experience? No Problem.

 

You don’t need decades of experience to own a thriving dental practice. In fact, one of our most successful franchise owners launched his first CLD clinic just 8 months after graduating from dental school—and now owns 2 CLD clinics!

With CLD, you’ll learn everything you need to know, from business operations to patient management, without the steep learning curve.

  • Open a clinic within months post-graduation

  • Step-by-step guidance from CLD industry experts

  • Hands-on experience before you launch

You’re never too early in your career to start building wealth and independence!

Work-Life Balance—Finally Within Reach

 

Owning a dental practice should mean more success, not more stress. Yet, traditional ownership often leads to financial strain, endless admin work, and exhausting hours. At Clear Lakes Dental, we’ve reimagined ownership so you can live the dream—without the headache.

  • More life, less grind – Take charge of your time. Travel, grow, and enjoy the freedom of ownership with a built-in support system.

  • Your practice, your way – Set your schedule, lead your team, and focus on patient care—while we handle the backend.

  • Proven systems = guaranteed success – No guesswork, no chaos. Just a streamlined, profitable practice with the tools to thrive.

Enjoy the freedom of ownership.

Okay! So How Does This Work?

From launch to long-term growth, CLD doesn’t leave you guessing.

Tap the Check Marks below to learn about joining the CLD process

Step 1
Connect & Learn
Schedule a consultation to explore our franchise model and see if it’s the right fit for you.
Step 5
Ongoing Support & Growth
You’re never alone! We provide continued mentorship, marketing, and business strategies to help your practice thrive.
Step 4
Launch Your Practice
With everything in place, you’re ready to open your doors and start seeing patients.
Step 3
Training & Onboarding
Receive hands-on training, marketing support, and operational guidance from industry experts.
Step 2
Secure Your Location
We help you find the perfect spot, ensuring high patient flow and business potential.

The Network Effect—Stronger Together

CLD isn’t just a franchise—it’s a collaborative network of forward-thinking dentists.

We encourage innovation and shared success. If you discover a process that enhances patient care or efficiency, we test, refine, and implement it system-wide—helping every CLD clinic (including yours) grow stronger.

Your success fuels our collective growth. Let’s innovate together!

Dentistry, Built for the Future

Owning a practice should be about patients and profits—not paperwork and slow systems. That’s why Clear Lakes Dental invests in the latest advancements to make your life easier and your practice more successful.

  • AI-powered efficiency – Smart patient management that keeps your schedule full and operations smooth—without the admin overload

  • State-of-the-art equipment for a faster, seamless patient experience that keeps people coming back
  • Data-backed marketing strategies to keep your schedule full

  • Reducing the cost of human resources—one of the biggest expenses in any business

Technology should work for you, not the other way around. With CLD, you get the tools to run a thriving practice—without the stress.

Own Your Future with Clear Lakes Dental Franchise

We empower dental associates to take the leap into practice ownership—without the uncertainty. We understand that transitioning from an Associate Dentist to an Owner Doc can feel overwhelming, but with our proven system, expert mentorship, and full-scale support, we make it simple and achievable. Click here to see our real results!