Own more of your future

Through Aspen Dental's Practice Ownership Program, dentists can take a clearer path toward ownership with clinical autonomy, long-term growth potential, and a team focused on helping doctors become owners.

A proven program. Unmatched training. Built just for dentists.
ASPEN BY THE NUMBERS
375+
Practice Owners
120+
Partners
1,000+
Dentist-Owned Practices Nationwide

Practice ownership may feel far away. It doesn't have to be.
A lot of dentists want to own a practice someday, but the path can feel unclear. Aspen Dental's Practice Ownership Program helps make that next step more real by giving doctors a clearer path to ownership and the opportunity to build long-term practice value. Since 2004, the program has helped hundreds of dentists become practice owners. With a dedicated practice ownership team to help guide acquisitions, financing, and future growth, Aspen Dental supports doctors as they move toward ownership, professional growth, and a more secure future.
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Why own with Aspen Dental?

What practice ownership with Aspen Dental really looks like
You own the practice
Aspen Dental offices are independently 
owned and operated by dentists just like you. 
This is a real ownership opportunity for 
doctors who want to build something of their own.
100% Clinical autonomy
You continue to lead patient care as a doctor. Clinical autonomy is a core part of the model, which matters to dentists who want ownership without giving up their professional judgment.
All the support you need
Aspen Dental supports practice owners with help on the  business side, including areas like HR, payroll, marketing, reporting, and operations. That support gives you more space to focus on patients, leadership, and growth.
One is just the beginning
For some doctors, owning one practice 
is just the beginning. 
This path can also create opportunities for broader leadership and multi-practice growth over time.
Joel-Nelli

“Our practice ownership program affords you the opportunity to own a practice at half the cost of a traditional practice.”
— Joe Nelli, VP of Practice Ownership
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Aspen Dental dentists talk about ownership
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Thinking About Practice Ownership? 
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You and Your Path to Ownership
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How I Owned My Dental Practice Within 2 Years
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How to Succeed in Practice Ownership
Ownership at Aspen Dental is
not about tenure.
 It is about readiness. If you're ready, you can transition to ownership in as little as six months as a lead dentist. And you can continue to grow from there. Aspen dentists own an average of three practices each, expanding their clinical reach and earning potential.
Dr.-Breanna-Wiles

“I’ve been with Aspen Dental for more than seven years and am now proud to own multiple practices. When I first graduated, I started in private practice, but I quickly realized it didn’t offer the growth and opportunity I was hungry for. Aspen provided access to the highest quality technology and materials in the industry, along with the mentorship and support to shape my own career path. Over the years, I’ve expanded my dentistry into areas I never expected, like 3D printing, digital dentures, and advanced implant training, and pushed myself to grow as a clinician, mentor, and business owner in a setting that’s truly tailored to my strengths.”
— Dr. Breanna Wiles Multi-Practice Owner in Wichita and Hutchinson, Kansas

Your Step-by-Step Career Path

The practice ownership program is designed to help dentists grow from new graduates or experienced associates into confident clinical leaders and business owners. Whether you are early in your career or already thinking seriously about owning a dental practice, Aspen Dental offers a path that can help you grow step by step.
STEP 1
Associate dentist
Build your clinical skills, care for patients, and grow your confidence in a supportive environment.
STEP 2
Lead dentist or Managing Clinical Director
Take on more responsibility, strengthen your leadership skills, and prepare for the next stage of growth.
STEP 3
Practice owner
Own your practice, lead your team, and continue caring for patients with clinical autonomy while Aspen supports the business side.
STEP 4
Multi-Practice growth
Some doctors continue growing beyond a single location and expand their leadership over time.
Practice ownership is about more than buying a practice.

    Our investment in your success is unmatched. With TAG U, you’ll have access to:

    • A $6M surgical training center
    • Over 1,000 hours of CE opportunities
    • Mentorship, hands-on experience, and leadership development that prepare you for ownership

    Aspen doctors learn from leading mentors and industry experts who’ve walked the same path.
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    The Practice Ownership Program

    Designed to create highly-aligned, long-term relationships with dentists
    Dentist goals
    • Build long-term practice value for a more secure future
    • Improved profitability & earnings
    • Pride of ownership
    • Opportunity for professional growth & development
    • Recruit, manage and develop dentists and teams
    The Aspen Group goals
    • Deliver best in class business support to allow you to focus on dentistry
    • Support your Practice's profitable growth & development
    • Provide capital resources for Practice expansion and improvement
    Win-win results
    • Better continuity of care for patients
    • Higher long-term practice value
    • Lower turnover among Drs. & staff
    • Ample opportunity for growth & expansion
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