Launch a dental assisting school without the $30,000 upfront fees — or Or Install the Clinical Ready Operating System! Dominate Your Market

A low monthly subscription that delivers practice-based academy state licensure, support, a validated hybrid DA program, and DSO-style onboarding systems for dentists, hygiene, and admin—so your practice runs on standards, not heroics.

$22,000 Million in Tuition Dollars Saved*

*Savings based on average annual tuition at CODA Dental Assisting Schools with tuition charges of $20,000. Source: College Board Trends in College Pricing Report (2024)

Why Own a Clinical Edge Dental Assisting Academy?

How It Works

Before your Campus Management Subscription begins in Month 4, our engineering team executes a 90-day "Commissioning Phase" to build your internal academy from the ground up. We don't just provide a curriculum; we install a fully licensed, turnkey, revenue-generating educational asset.

For partners on the Growth Plan, this is a 100% "Done-For-You" deployment, including the navigation of state-level licensure, regulatory hurdles, and compliance development work.

We have engineered a four-stage deployment protocol to transform your clinic into a Certified Clinical Edge Campus:

Plans & Pricing

The Ongoing Partnership (Month 4+)

"After the 90-day buildout, your monthly subscription kicks in. You choose the level of support that fits your empire:

What our partners are saying

Since COVID-19, SDCDS members have consistently reported significant staffing challenges, including high turnover, difficulty recruiting skilled team members, and the need for more comprehensive training to keep pace with changing practice demands. 

Throughout the development of the Academy of Learning, SMV demonstrated exceptional professionalism and support, making them an invaluable partner in bringing this initiative to life. Their team, Julian, Ray and Nicole, provided clear guidance at every stage, offered thoughtful recommendations based on best practices, and consistently responded with efficiency and expertise. They helped streamline decision-making, ensured timelines stayed on track, and made the entire process smooth and well-organized. SMV provided our organization with a comprehensive curriculum designed to support the successful launch and operation of the Academy of Learning.

Along with the curriculum, they offered ongoing guidance and made themselves fully available to answer questions, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure smooth implementation.

The support staff that Smart Medical Adventures has is first class. Everyone on the team that we have worked with, especially Rachel, have been outstanding. From their promptness on answering questions to their knowledge of the space has been great. The templates that are provided are a great resource for a foundation of learning the behind the scenes of the school system. 

We know if there is a need for more input or information from Rachel she is always there to help guide us in the right direction. We have benefited greatly from her leadership and guidance. All the information has been up front, accurate and extremely thorough. It is very comforting to know that this support is ongoing and can always be counted on. Thank you very much!

I've looked at other school opportunity packages and even tried one that promised to get my state license and stopped the work halfway through. The expensive package cost me $42,000 and to my dismay realized it was just a couple of binders and files that explained how to do things, and I was afraid that I would not have the time to do all the work myself. 

Especially to get the school through the school licensure process itself, which in Virginia, is fairly complicated and time consuming. I also realized their curriculum was just an outline and that I would have to build that out before I was to get state approval and prove that it was a sustainable program – which it wasn’t.

I found SMV/Tradecraft and they took on the responsibility of getting my school license, then provided the curriculum in its entirety, trained me and my staff on all kinds of school aspects, then insured through aggressive marketing to drive students to my school. I like their set up since I'm mostly hands off to a large extent. The fees SMV gets are very low for work they do, and it doesn't affect my bottom line. The amount of money I saved from developing anything from scratch far outweighs their initial startup cost. 

I was surprised as to the efficiency of the onboarding, especially as to how quick your responses were. The forms and templates we had to complete did not affect our timeline and we were able to begin classes fairly quickly. 

The curriculum from Smart Medical Ventures has been a huge part of building and maintaining a high-quality program. It gave me a strong foundation to start with — everything from lesson plans and skill checklists to exams and externship requirements was already organized and aligned with industry standards. That structure allowed me to focus on what I do best: teaching, mentoring, and growing the program. 

It also made it much easier to ensure consistency and compliance with state and national expectations. Because the materials are so detailed and up to date, my students are learning exactly what they need to succeed in the field. 

Enrollments have been very strong since launching the program, and we’ve continued to see steady growth each session. In the beginning, we started with just a handful of students who were mostly referred by local dental offices and word of mouth. Since then, interest has grown through community outreach, social media, and positive student reviews. We currently have anywhere from 8-15 students per class. 

We now run multiple cohorts throughout the year, and many of our graduates refer friends or family members who want to follow in their footsteps. That’s been the biggest compliment — seeing our students’ success attract the next generation. I’ve also expanded our offerings to include other allied health programs, which has helped us reach even more people who are looking for fast, affordable, and high-quality training. 

I would highly recommend Smart Medical Ventures to any dentist or entrepreneur who’s considering starting their own program. They made what initially felt like an overwhelming process completely manageable. From licensing and curriculum development to compliance and classroom setup, they guided me every step of the way with professionalism and genuine support. 

What really stood out to me was how personalized the experience was. They didn’t just hand me a generic plan, they took the time to understand my goals, my community, and my vision for the school. That partnership helped me launch confidently and continue to grow successfully. If someone is serious about building a quality, compliant, and sustainable educational program, Smart Medical Ventures is absolutely the team to work with. 

Working with SMV/Tradecraft has been one of the best decisions for our practice and academy. Their expertise made establishing a turnkey dental assisting school seamless and stress-free. From guiding us through BPPE exempt status filings to securing California Dental Board course approvals in Radiation Safety, Infection Control, Coronal Polishing, Pit and Fissure Sealants, and the Dental Practice Act, Cal/Doc delivered excellence at every step.

Their easy to follow school system has transformed the way we operate—streamlining management, enhancing student learning, and even creating passive income during nonclinical hours. The program has more than paid for itself and continues to provide lasting value.



If you’re a dentist or practice owner looking to train outstanding dental assistants within your own school, Cal/Doc makes it possible. Their professionalism, efficiency, and commitment to quality are unmatched. I give them my highest recommendation: 5 out of 5 stars."

I came across Ocean Pointe Dental Assistant Schools on Instagram . Once clicked I started a whole journey of something I always imagined doing but never knew how and where to start. Being an owner dentist we always struggle to find good assistants who we can rely on . Over the years , the newly trained assistants came to work with very little skills learned in schools . That is even the case with programs where people spend over 9 months in training and they still did not know. That is when It came to our minds to train people how we want to and what better way to do that than doing it in the dental office.

One click on Insta and a quick email and call with Smart Medical Ventures team started the process for us. Felt very haunting to begin with , but after a few calls and Zoom meeting with Rachel about the process and discussing onboarding simplified it all. It was still not the easiest since we were new to the official teaching part but Rachel again would come as a savior when needed. Multiple calls with every little questions even to this day when we have our first class started has kept us going.

They helped us with the whole application process and setting up the website and getting established as a vocational school .The online platform for the didactical portion is simple easy to navigate for students and the instructors. The detailed syllabus , every module explained gives you an outline to follow in a very systematic way . Moving forward we are getting the help needed with the additional certifications . I am very hopeful and excited that we will make this venture a success with help of the whole team from SMV. Thank you

Ray did an excellent job of getting my Dental Board of California Certification approvals for my academy.

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