Loretta Jean McClure, 41, a former receptionist for a dental office in Lincoln, Nebraska (NE), turned herself in to authorities after police accused her of embezzling $11,612 from the practice. Even smaller-dollar thefts warrant reporting and prosecution — the amount identified is often a fraction of what was actually taken, and criminal charges create accountability that deters future conduct.
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.