by Robert Selleck, DTA, January 17, 2012
LITTLETON, Colo., USA: The potential for embezzlement and theft is a problem no business is immune to. And research shows that smaller businesses are more likely to experience problems than larger ones. For dental practice owners, it’s not just being small that increases risk. The typical dental office management structure is inherently vulnerable to fraud, according to dental-practice fraud expert David Harris. Adding to the challenge, Harris said, detection can be trickier in a dental practice compared with other small businesses. And the bad news continues: Harris, who has 20 years of experience in dental-practice fraud investigation, puts little stock in deterrence. Instead he emphasizes early detection as the only viable defense. He shared those thoughts and more with Dental Tribune.
