Our Process

Experience seamless ownership with full support, proven success, and a thriving patient base—you’re never alone on this journey!

How It Works

3 Simple Steps to Dental Ownership

Owning your own dental practice has never been easier. With Clear Lakes Dental Franchise, we provide a proven roadmap to ensure your transition from Associate to Owner is smooth and successful.

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Step 1:

Contact

Step 2:

Consultation / Evaluation

Step 3:

Pick your location, stary the journey.

Step 1

Initial Inquiry
Submit interest form or call

Step 2

Discovery Call
Talk with the CLD team about the opportunity

Step 3

Choose your Adventure

Traditional Path

Jump Right In

The Traditional Path is designed for dentists who are ready to start their CLD clinic immediately. With this approach, you’ll:

Skip the shadowing phase and go straight into ownership

Work directly with our leadership team (CEO, COO, Innovations, Marketing, Recruiting, Sales) to launch your practice

Receive full, hands-on support from day one to set you up for success

This is an ideal option for dentists who are ready to take control of their careers now and want to move forward with opening their own practice as soon as possible.

Try Before You Buy

Experience CLD First

Not sure if practice ownership is the right next step? Or just want to see our model in action before committing? Our Try Before You Buy path allows you to:

Work alongside experienced CLD owners in one of our thriving clinics

See firsthand how our systems, patient flow, and support work

After spending time in a CLD clinic, you’ll have a clear understanding of how we operate—so when you’re ready to take the next step, ownership will feel like a natural and exciting transition.

Business Planning

Site selection, financing, and clinic setup

Training & Support

Hands-on guidance in running a clinic

Grand Opening

Your practice launches with full CLD support

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.

Why CLD’s Process is Different

Simpler, Smarter, and Fully Supported Ownership

Owning a dental practice doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. At Clear Lakes Dental Franchise, we streamline the journey with low-cost entry, expert guidance, and full operational support—so you can focus on patient care while we handle the rest.

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