Fraud in a dental practice may not start with a large, obvious loss. It can be a series of small adjustments, refunds, unposted payments, or inventory discrepancies that seem insignificant on their own and is more common than practice owners realize.

Let’s go over some warning sign, the types of fraud, and prevention strategies. Having more consistent oversight and building systems that reduce opportunities can improve accountability.

—Chief Editor Pamela Maragliano, DMD