Within the hallowed halls of orthodontic offices, where smiles are crafted, a dark secret lurks.

Behind the reassuring facade of bright lights, an insidious crime silently takes root, preying upon the unsuspecting orthodontists who serve our communities.

Welcome to the world of dental embezzlement, a phenomenon so pervasive that it rivals a pandemic in its potential impact.

As startling statistics reveal, dentistry is the MOST embezzled profession, with orthodontists finding themselves as particularly enticing targets for these audacious thieves.

Embezzlement is a pervasive issue that can impact any orthodontic practice.

In this episode, I am joined by David Harris of Prosperident to talk about the shocking truth about dental embezzlement, from the staggering amounts stolen to the unnerving fact that these misdeeds often go undetected for years.

Mr. Harris is a Certified Fraud Examiner and a licensed private investigator and will be speaking at the OP summit.

Prepare to have your eyes opened and your understanding challenged as we delve into the depths of this hidden menace that will affect a majority of orthodontists in their lifetimes.

As he puts it, there are only two types of orthodontists, those who already know they've been embezzled and those who’ll eventually find out.

Tune in to understand the motivations behind embezzlement and take proactive measures to safeguard your practice!

Key Takeaways

- David’s background and how he ended up where he is (01:58)

- How to prevent people from picking your lock (03:13)

- Embezzlement is driven by ego and narcissism (09:12)

- How not to hire someone with a criminal record (10:25)

- About 85% of revenue theft in orthodontics is on the revenue side (15:25)

- The most common reasons why people embezzle (20:59)

- The percentage of embezzlers who end up going to jail (25:24)

- Simple rules for hiring (28:42)

- Don’t give out get out of jail free cards (33:34)

Additional Resources

🔹 Get in  Touch with David Harris: https://www.prosperident.com/

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