
Kristy Maczko of Tinley Park, Illinois (IL) was convicted of stealing supplies and cash from an Orland Park dental practice after being terminated from the practice in October. The theft took the form of a burglary committed after her employment had ended. This case underscores the importance of promptly securing all office access — including changing locks and disabling electronic credentials — when an employee is dismissed from a dental practice.
Most dental embezzlement goes undetected for years—and the average loss is in the tens of thousands of dollars. Prosperident's First Look Financial Review can tell you right now whether your practice has a problem.