Dentistry's Embezzlement Experts

Dentistry’s Embezzlement Experts

Prosperident is the world’s oldest and largest firm investigating financial crimes committed against general dentists and dental specialists.

Our team of forensic accountants and fraud examiners specializes in the control, detection, and investigation of embezzlement.

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Concerned? Have questions? Contact us to discuss your options.

What We Do

Prosperident offers a specialized range of services to address your embezzlement concerns. Whether you are looking for an investigation, a system to help you fraud-proof your office, litigation support services, or a speaker for your next event, we have just what you need.

Diagnostic Examination

This service is designed to allow practice owners concerned about embezzlement to determine whether those concerns are justified. Our Diagnostic Examination involves a thorough and stealthy review of the transactions in your practice management software and elsewhere to confirm whether your suspicions are valid.

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Forensic Investigation

This form of investigation is employed when embezzlement has already been discovered. The forensic investigation involves gathering information and evidence to assist with swift and legal employee termination, recovery of stolen funds and proper entry into the justice system.

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Office Protection System

OPS® is a complete diagnostic review of a practice’s policies, procedures, and systems performed by one of our OPS® specialists. OPS® is designed to provide your office with the structure necessary to protect you against embezzlement.

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Litigation Support Services

Our litigation support services include:

Due diligence when purchasing a practice
“Buyer’s remorse” and seller misrepresentation in purchase disputes
Disputes between owners in a group practice
Fact-finding, expert reports and providing expert testimony
Family law matters involving dental practices

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Speakers’ Bureau

If you are looking for an educational speaker who will have your group talking, look no further. Our speakers deliver presentations that are educational, as well as remarkably entertaining. If you are ready to have your ears and eyes opened at your next event, our speakers will do that for you.

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Who We Are

At Prosperident we eliminate uncertainty for dentists with embezzlement concerns, we maximize financial recovery for victims, and we provide the support necessary to achieve peace of mind about the financial health of your practice.

Founded in 1989, by David Harris, Prosperident is the world’s oldest and largest firm investigating financial crimes committed against general dentists and dental specialists.

At Prosperident we help dentists identify and resolve embezzlement in their practices. Whether your problem is an employee or another party such as a business partner or family member, we are here to make things right for you again. Prosperident is proud to be our industry’s’ leader in researching and establishing effective, viable protection solutions to safeguard your practice from embezzlement.

Our Services

70% of our investigators are Certified Fraud Examiners; 40% are licensed as private investigators.

Our functional groups include:

General Investigations
Orthodontic and Oral Surgery Group
Litigation Support Group
Special Investigations, who handle some of our ugliest situations, such as dentists embezzling from each other in group practices

Meet our Team

We limit ourselves to working with dentists, dental specialists, and their advisors. We do not assist any other type of businesses. Ever.

We have the investigative capability to perform “stealthy”, off-site investigation work. We use state of the art technology to gather the information from your practice, without ever having to be on-site. Your staff will be completely unaware that an investigation is being conducted.

Wow — Albany NY Dentist sues, accusing ex-nun of bilking him out of nearly $1M

by September 27, 2019September 27, 2019

ALBANY – A former nun, who nearly 30 years ago was found to have defrauded a group of anesthesiologists, is being accused of draining nearly $1 million from an Albany dentist’s bank accounts. Dr. James McMahon Jr., who operates McMahon…

by September 26, 2019September 26, 2019

No. California is one of 13 “Ban the Box” states. These states have enacted legislation that is designed to prevent people from being unreasonably denied employment because of a criminal record. Since about one in four US adults have criminal records,…

by August 26, 2019August 29, 2019

Do you have questions about embezzlement? Give Prosperident a call at 888-398-2327 or send an email to requests@dentalembezzlement.com This woman, who now goes by the name Courtney Lynn Smith, of Yorkville IL, has an extensive criminal record including both forgery…

by August 26, 2019August 30, 2019

Dental Embezzlement News from Prosperident Issue #86 — September 2019 Podcast Hear CPA (and former NYPD Lieutenant) Craig Cody interview David Harris on his podcast HERE. Learn from the Experts! Did you know that there are some topics that we…

by August 23, 2019August 29, 2019

June 30, 2004 Do you have questions about embezzlement? Give Prosperident a call at 888-398-2327 or send an email to requests@dentalembezzlement.com Cheryl Dunlap, the woman charged with embezzling more than $250,000 from a local orthodontist while employed there, waived her…

by August 16, 2019August 29, 2019

August 23, 2002 Do you have questions about embezzlement? Give Prosperident a call at 888-398-2327 or send an email to requests@dentalembezzlement.com A former office manager in the dental clinic at 572-bed Albany (N.Y.) Medical Center was sentenced to one to…

Mark

15:10 10 Oct 19

This was one of the most informative lectures I have ever attended as a Dentist! You do realize mistakes you have made in the past, but David is very good at informing what you can do moving forward. I highly recommend All Dentists attend one of Davids seminars!read more

Mike Borden

15:05 07 Sep 19

Fortunate enough to have been invited to a local seminar by Prosperident and David. Very eye opening with so much information to better protect your practice assets and hire properly. Highly recommend to any owner of any sized dental practice regardless of specialty.read more

Alon Shemesh

17:29 06 Sep 19

Very informative. An eye opener for any business owner. I really felt that I was taking the necessary precautions to avoid embezzlement, but I have a feeling that I belong to a large group of practitioners that are fooling themselves.read more

Lygia Alves

03:05 15 Jul 19

eAssist had the great pleasure of having David Harris come and educate us on how to spot embezzlement. Not only was he very informative, he made learning fun and memorable! I'm glad I had the opportunity to attend his lecture.read more

Leanne Carter

00:56 25 May 19

David Harris is an enlightening speaker and very knowledgeable when it comes to sharing his expertise with business owners. His recommendations of systems that protect the assets of the dental practice are invaluable!read more

George Hatzigiannis

12:35 12 May 19

David is an articulate, clear and comprehensive speaker. And he does a fantastic job if appropriately "putting the fear of God" into you! Highly recommended.read more

Lisa Yosevitz

21:32 14 Apr 19

Must need information for every dentist at all stages in life! David is an exceptional speaker and presenter. The fact that he has stayed in business for 20 years speaks volumes!read more

Wesley Read

05:46 02 Apr 19

David is THE guy when it comes to embezzlement protection. He came to my firm and presented on this important subject for dentists. If you feel embezzlement might be occurring in your practice (or even if you don't), it would be money well spent to be sure and sleep better at night.read more

Corrie Crowe

14:52 14 Mar 19

Very informative presentation. I recommend David to every dentist practicing out there! He covered things you would never think of...we have to protect ourselves!!read more