In dental practices, like in any business, fraud can go on undetected for a long time if the warning signs are ignored.  Some of the common warning signs of fraud are:

1. A sudden unexplained shortage in the cash account. It can lead to checks being returns, late tax payments, and supplier complaints of lack of payment.
2. A drop in patient fees and profit margins. The fraudster may not be recording patient fees in the practice management system and pocketing the fees. Continue reading →