Embezzlement isn't always about stealing money -Patti Cantor, hygienist for 20 years, sued for information theft
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Bill Dorfman, a Century City, California cosmetic dentist with celebrity clients and a prominent profile on ABC's "Extreme Makeover," filed a civil lawsuit against former hygienist Patti Cantor and a competing dental practice, alleging that Cantor used confidential patient information accumulated over 20 years of employment to solicit his patients on behalf of a competitor.
The case is a reminder that embezzlement in a dental context is not limited to financial theft. The unauthorized use of confidential patient data can constitute a form of misappropriation with significant economic consequences — and may give rise to civil liability independent of any criminal proceedings.
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.