Michelle Lynne Allen of Iowa convicted for steal of $173,000
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Michelle Lynne Allen, a former employee of Plaza Family Dental in Marshalltown, Iowa, was convicted of embezzling $173,000 from the practice following a police investigation initiated in December 2010. The conviction illustrates the serious financial harm a single dishonest employee can inflict on a dental practice over time when financial controls and independent oversight are absent.
Prosperident classifies this case among the documented instances of embezzlement-related theft affecting dental practices.
Cases Like This Are Far More Common Than Most Dentists Realize.
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.