Frequently Asked Questions (Partnership)
Q: What specific licensing burden do I avoid by partnering with CalDoc?
A: By partnering with CalDoc, you eliminate the costly 12–18 month process of securing BPPE state licensure—along with the administrative complexity, compliance audits, and ongoing reporting requirements that come with it. In addition, you avoid the lengthy effort of obtaining individual California Dental Board approvals for high-demand certifications such as Radiology and Infection Control. CalDoc provides your affiliate school with a fully compliant, pre-approved regulatory framework under our authorization, allowing you to operate legally and efficiently without navigating these burdensome processes on your own.
Q: How do CalDoc's Dental Board certifications make my DA program more competitive?
A: With our accelerated implementation framework, proprietary Demo Day enrollment system, and fully managed on-site student enrollment process, your program is designed to begin producing measurable results quickly. Because our automated Marketing-as-a-Service (MaaS) engine drives qualified leads directly into scheduled Demo Days—and our team handles the on-site conversion process—your school can launch and begin generating tuition revenue in as little as 30–60 days. Most practices begin seeing tuition payments flow into their accounts by Month 2, giving you a fast, predictable return on investment while your program continues to scale.
Q: How soon will I see revenue flowing into my practice?
A: Due to our our accelerated setup timeline, proprietary Demo Day enrollment system, and fully automated Marketing-as-a-Service (MaaS) engine, your school can launch and begin generating tuition revenue in as little as 30–60 days. As student enrollments convert through our on-site process, revenue typically begins flowing into your practice by Month 2, providing a fast and predictable return on investment.
Q: What is the true time commitment required from me, the dentist?
A: Your primary responsibility is to deliver or oversee the high-quality, hands-on clinical lab portion of the program, typically held on Saturdays. Beyond that, CalDoc’s service team, alongside our partner Tradecraft's TEA™ Engine that powers CalDoc's school assets, automates up to 95% of all administrative and operational tasks—including marketing, lead nurturing, CRM management, payment tracking, scheduling, and compliance reporting. This allows you to focus solely on clinical excellence while remaining virtually free from paperwork and day-to-day administrative burdens.
Q: Can I generate additional revenue by offering certifications to existing DAs in the community?
A: Absolutely. By leveraging CalDoc’s board-approved curricula, your campus can tap into a significant secondary market: working Dental Assistants who must complete continuing education and certification courses to advance their careers. This allows you to offer high-margin, in-demand programs such as Infection Control, Radiation Safety, Coronal Polishing, and Pit & Fissure Sealants. In addition, our 30-hour iTero Digital Scanning Certification is a major draw for Dental Assistants seeking modern digital dentistry skills—creating another strong revenue stream for your practice.
Q: Why does CalDoc retain a 5% compliance fee?
A: The 5% fee covers the essential costs of maintaining the entire compliant infrastructure: state certification authority, curriculum IP and maintenance, LMS hosting, automated compliance tracking, and auditing oversight. This ensures your school operates legally and efficiently without administrative risk.
Q: How can I grow my school beyond the initial Dental Assisting program?
A: As a CalDoc partner, your subscription grants you access to additional premium curricula beyond the core DA program. This allows you to expand into lucrative new segments like Dental Lab Tech, Front Desk Dental Receptionist, Pediatric Dental Assisting, and advanced Orthodontic Assisting courses, fostering substantial long-term growth.
Q: Why is the monthly subscription higher in Year 1 ($1,708/mo) than Year 2 ($1,200/mo)?
A: The higher rate in Year 1 covers the intensive Buildout Subscription. This phase includes initial MaaS campaign setup, full system integration, comprehensive staff training, and ongoing optimization required to successfully scale and stabilize your new training center operationFor a full breakdown of what’s included in the first-year buildout. click here to view the Year 1 Buildout page
Q: What does the reduced Year 2 monthly subscription ($1,200/mo) cover?
A: After the initial buildout is complete, the lower Ongoing Subscription maintains your established, revenue-generating status. This covers continuous access to the TEA™ automation engine, full compliance and auditing support, perpetual curriculum updates, and 24/7 technical service management.
Q: Do I really save $35K–$57K compared to competitor models?
A: Yes. Competitors typically require high upfront fees and provide minimal support, leaving you to spend additional capital and time (12–18 months) on state licensure, equipment, and marketing setup. The CalDoc turnkey model eliminates these enormous capital and time drains, giving you an **immediate ROI** capability.
Q: What is the difference between the 12-Week and 4-Week programs?
A: Both deliver the same 160 hours of comprehensive training and certifications. The 12-Week program is part-time (Saturdays), targeting employed learners. The 4-Week program is accelerated (full-time weekdays), targeting rapid career seekers. Offering both maximizes your clinic's revenue potential.
Q: Is the program suitable for a small practice with only two operatories?
A: Absolutely. Our hybrid model is optimized for versatility and success, whether you have **2 operatories or 20**. The scheduling is designed to minimize disruption by utilizing off-peak hours (evenings and weekends) for hands-on labs.
