Guest Podcast Appearances

David discusses how dental practice owners can protect themselves from staff theft through smarter hiring and financial controls. Covers the psychological profile of dental embezzlers and the red flags every practice owner should recognize.

A frank discussion of how embezzlement occurs in dental offices and why so many cases go undetected for years. David shares the most common methods thieves use and the monitoring habits that stop them cold.

David joins host Jamie Falaz to explore the alarming frequency of fraud and embezzlement affecting dental group practices. Practical advice on the internal controls and oversight structures that protect multi-location organizations.

A deep dive into the single greatest financial threat facing dental practices today — employee embezzlement. David outlines the immediate steps practice owners should take once they suspect a team member of theft.

David explains why embezzlement remains rampant in dentistry and what modern practice management software can — and cannot — detect. Discusses the role of financial transparency and owner engagement in deterring would-be thieves.

An in-depth interview for Dental Tribune examining embezzlement as a systemic problem across the profession. David addresses misconceptions about trust-based management and the business case for proactive fraud prevention.

A lively conversation with Drs. Goodman and Montgomery exploring the legal and investigative dimensions of dental embezzlement. David breaks down what happens after an embezzler is caught — criminal referrals, civil recovery, and practice reputation.

Focused on why dentists are disproportionately targeted for embezzlement compared to other small-business owners. David shares key due-diligence steps — from background checks to real-time financial monitoring — that every practice should implement.

David joins Dr. Krieger to explore how dental embezzlement undermines practice finances and erodes team trust. Covers early warning indicators and the critical role of segregation of duties in an orthodontic or dental setting.

A Canadian perspective on embezzlement in dental practices, examining regulatory and cultural factors that influence risk. David discusses how victim practices can recover financially and rebuild a culture of accountability after a theft event.

David corrects the most dangerous myths dentists hold about embezzlement — including the belief that 'it can't happen to me.' Explores how cognitive bias leads practitioners to ignore warning signs, and the mindset shift that prevents repeat victimization.

David helps Drs. Johnson and Robertson understand how embezzlement evolves from opportunity to habit inside a practice. Covers what protection actually looks like day-to-day, and what to do in the critical 48 hours after discovering theft.

A radio interview discussing true crime in the workplace, with David explaining how dental professionals become easy targets. Highlights the social engineering tactics thieves use to build trust before exploiting it.

Conversation focused on how a dental team member's access to billing and collections creates the perfect embezzlement opportunity. David explains the overlap between poor cash-handling policies and financial loss in dental practices.

David walks listeners through the mechanics of dental billing fraud and the external indicators that tip off investigators. Practical guidance on using billing reports as an embezzlement detection tool.

Dr. Dorfman explores with David why embezzlement feels personal — because it is — and how to separate emotion from evidence. David discusses how to preserve evidence, engage law enforcement, and work with legal counsel in the aftermath of discovery.

Ryan Isaac and David explore how even financially-savvy dentists fail to spot embezzlement until significant damage is done. Covers the specific report reviews and bank reconciliation habits that reveal fraud early.

Dr. Krieger and David discuss how embezzlement begins in the hiring process and what the résumé won't tell you. David shares the structured hiring questions and reference-check techniques that screen out high-risk candidates.

A legal-affairs column interview examining how hiring shortcuts cost dentists hundreds of thousands of dollars in theft losses. David explains the legal remedies available to victimized dentists and what makes a case prosecutable.

David discusses with Steve Steinbrunner the most common embezzlement schemes found in dental practices. Covers the financial oversight structures that make theft difficult, and what insurers and lenders want to see from practices.

An early episode of the Dental Amigos exploring how employee theft unfolds inside a trusting small-business environment. David discusses the role of internal controls, dual authorization, and the difference between trust and verification.

Sarah Kidd and David examine embezzlement through the lens of dental hygienists and clinical staff who observe the front office. Practical guidance on how clinical team members can raise concerns about financial irregularities they notice.

Kirk Behrendt and David build a profile of the typical dental embezzler — and the results are surprising. Covers education level, tenure, and behavioral traits that appear repeatedly across Prosperident's case database.

A companion episode focused on how the single most costly hiring mistake a dentist makes isn't clinical — it's administrative. David shares how to structure the interview and onboarding process to minimize embezzlement risk from day one.

A blog interview with the CPA firm Cain Watters exploring how their dental clients can detect embezzlement before it escalates. Covers the financial ratios and practice metrics that, when tracked consistently, surface suspicious anomalies.

Dr. Lance Miller and David discuss embezzlement in the orthodontic context, where high-volume patient payments create unique vulnerabilities. Covers the specific controls orthopedic practices need that differ from general dental offices.

Dr. Coughlin and David address the statistical likelihood that a practicing dentist will face embezzlement at some point in their career. Practical advice on the preventive measures that reduce both the probability and the severity of theft.

Jordon Comstock, Ben Tuinei, and David discuss how insurance billing creates a hidden avenue for embezzlement in dental practices. Covers false claims, under-reporting of collections, and how billing irregularities are traced back to perpetrators.

Dr. David Phelps and David examine how financial leakage in the form of embezzlement quietly erodes practice equity and owner wealth. Covers the intersection of practice valuation, ownership planning, and fraud prevention.

A legal column interview discussing how dentists should evaluate and respond to the risk of embezzlement by trusted staff. Covers the legal liability questions that arise when a practice owner suspects — but cannot yet prove — theft.

Drs. Boulden and Spodak ask David the hard questions about just how common embezzlement is and why dentists are uniquely vulnerable. David discusses the conditions that make dental practices a preferred target and the controls that make them less attractive.

Dr. Waldron and David explore embezzlement risk stratification — which practices are at greatest risk and why. Covers the role of practice size, management style, and trust culture in determining embezzlement exposure.

Claudia Lovato and David explore the darker side of dental practice management — the theft that happens from within. Covers embezzlement methods specific to the front desk, including write-offs, credit card skimming, and appointment manipulation.

A consumer legal column discussing the steps dental practice owners should take immediately upon discovering embezzlement. David covers evidence preservation, employment law considerations, and the choice between civil and criminal action.

Stuart Oberman, Esq. and David examine the legal landscape of dental embezzlement from both employer and victim perspectives. Covers the interplay of employment law, criminal prosecution, and civil recovery in dental theft cases.

Alex Nottingham asks David why the majority of dentists will face embezzlement — and what can realistically be done to stop it. Covers systemic risk factors in the dental industry and the team-culture changes that reduce opportunistic theft.

A dental marketing-focused interview exploring how embezzlement exposure affects practice reputation and patient trust. David discusses how to communicate a theft event appropriately and protect the practice brand during an investigation.

Dr. Anissa Holmes and David explore practical steps any dental team owner can implement today to detect ongoing embezzlement. Covers the three to five financial checkpoints every dentist should review monthly to stay ahead of theft.

A CBC News radio segment examining Prosperident's research showing dental professionals face higher embezzlement rates than most small businesses. David explains the unique trust dynamics in dental offices and the systemic factors that create opportunity for theft.

Dr. Howard Farran and David explore the uncomfortable truth that most embezzled dentists are surprised to learn they were victimized. A wide-ranging discussion covering embezzlement mechanics, detection, and the importance of treating the practice as a business.

Jonathan Van Horn and David discuss how a single embezzling employee can cost a dental practice over $100,000 before detection. Covers the timeline of a typical embezzlement case and why it takes so long to discover theft in a busy practice.

A Canadian Dental Association discussion on how embezzlement manifests in the dental office and the role professional advisors can play. David reviews the most effective prevention strategies and the steps a dentist should take when theft is first suspected.

Dr. Mark Costes asks whether the team running a dental practice has the level of financial access needed to steal — and often the answer is yes. David discusses the criminal mindset, the planning behind dental embezzlement, and what stops a would-be thief.

Dr. Kevin Coughlin and David discuss embezzlement in dentistry — how it starts, how it escalates, and how to protect the practice. Covers two-thirds of dentists facing embezzlement during their careers and the most effective protective measures.

Mohamed Ismail and David tackle the fraud challenge facing growing dental practices, with a focus on cash-handling and billing controls. David explains why embezzlement grows proportionally with a practice and the oversight systems that scale with it.

Dr. Eric Block and David discuss the stress embezzlement creates for practice owners — and the systems that prevent it. Covers the importance of financial hygiene, team accountability, and what a stress-free practice structure actually looks like.

Ryan Isaac and David lay out two concrete, actionable steps every dentist can take immediately to reduce their fraud exposure. Covers the most cost-effective monitoring habits and the financial checks that give early warning of embezzlement activity.

A business radio conversation exploring Prosperident's unique niche and David's three-decade track record in dental fraud investigations. Covers the most common scenarios that prompt a dentist to call Prosperident and what the investigation process looks like.

David joins Ross Brannon to discuss the financial hygiene practices that protect a dental practice from internal theft. Covers practical budgeting, cash-flow monitoring, and the daily habits that reduce embezzlement risk.

David joins The Dental Economist Show to discuss the responsibilities of practice ownership — and the financial risks that come with it. Covers the prevalence of embezzlement, the role of technology in monitoring finances, and building a culture of financial accountability.