CDA 2025 day 1 recap: website lawsuits, buying practices, and more
We’re live from CDA Presents 2025 in Anaheim, with over 20,000 dental pros packed into the convention center. Here’s a quick breakdown of key takeaways from day one.
Course 112: Website compliance lawsuits are coming for you
If you think ADA only applies to your office, think again. Your website is just as exposed, and predatory lawsuits are picking up fast, especially in California.
Avoid 90 to 95 percent of that risk by making sure your site:
- Has alt text on every image
- Includes captions or transcripts on videos
- Uses accessible color contrast
- Works fully with keyboard navigation
- Avoids scanned PDF forms that aren’t readable
Accessibility isn’t optional anymore. Fix it now before someone forces you to.
Course 404: What to know before buying a dental practice
Thinking about buying a practice? The steps are clear, but skipping them can wreck your investment.
Here’s what the experts said to focus on:
- Strong credit, solid production, and leadership history
- A dental CPA, attorney, and healthcare lender in your corner
- Look at cash flow, not just production or collections
- Scrub the financials and avoid inheriting seller debt
- Lock terms early with a non-binding Letter of Intent
- Under $600k? LLC or S Corp will usually serve you best
Practice ownership isn’t out of reach. You just have to play it smart.
Other highlights from day one
✅ Great food
✅ Endless vendor booths and new tech at the Expo
✅ More updates coming tomorrow
