Stephanie Cieslinski of Midland, Michigan pleaded guilty to her role in an embezzlement scheme that cost a Midland dental practice nearly $1,000,000. Appearing in court, Cieslinski acknowledged that her conduct was inexcusable. The scale of the loss demonstrates how extended, unsupervised access to practice finances — without independent oversight — can lead to catastrophic results.
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