All posts by William Hiltz
William Hiltz BSc MBA CET is the curator of Dental FraudBusters, and CEO of Hiltz and Associates.
Since 2004, Hiltz & Associates has continued to earn the distinction as Dentistry’s leading Embezzlement Investigation and Digital Forensics firm.
Exclusively for dentists, dental specialists, practice owners and dental attorneys.
Patient Identity Theft
Patient Identity Theft It could happen to your office: a new patient uses someone else’s identification to falsely obtain dental treatment. When discovered, the...
“The Checkbook” conversation with a Dentist.
I was speaking with a dentist who suspected his office manager was stealing. He did not have any evidence she was stealing, but felt something...
Dishonest dental employee telling a patient to “bring cash”
We don’t accept checks! Listen to this dishonest dental office employee tell a patient to “bring in cash” This employee liked to steal cash...
PATIENT CREDIT BALANCES
What is a Patient Credit? A patient credit balance is when the practice owes money to a patient and every practice will have some...
Dentist loses three months of data and stomach lining.
HELP, I NEED MY DATA BACK. About 10 years ago, I told my dental client that I needed to examine a copy of his...
Seriously ?!!
Why ARE YOU STILL trolling my BUSINESS? Shouldn’t you spend your time worrying about your own reputation?
Usernames & Passwords – Enforce them!
Another in our series of FraudBuster Tips intended to keep your data secure and help you manage fraud, embezzlement, waste, and abuse in your...
“I can’t report her to police.”
I received a call just after lunch on Christmas Eve 2019. I was just leaving work when the phone rang. The caller appeared cautious...
Serial embezzler sentenced to 46 months in prison for embezzling from multiple area dentists.
For Phuong “Lisa” Nguyen of Quincy, the scheme was simple. Starting in 2006, she got jobs as an office or front desk manager for...
Report a Dental Embezzler
Before you report an embezzler, Check TO SEE they are already on the list! FIND AN EMBEZZLER BY NAME
Understanding Audit and Adjustment Reports
Let’s start with the basics. Before you can understand audit trail reports generated by your software, you must know how your practice management software...
Protected: Reasons dentists take cash from their practices.
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Dental Embezzlement Confessions
Every employee was shown evidence of their crime. Every employee was given an opportunity to explain. This is what happened.
How to stay sane when your dental office computers are down.
Plan for the inevitable day when you come to work and the “computers are down” Don’t leave yourself and your patients in a lurch...
Signature Stamps in the Dental Office
A signature stamp is convenient but there's a risk it could be used for fraudulent purposes. To prevent that, download a copy of our...
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- Digital Forensic Specialists for Healthcare Professionals -
- Embezzlement Investigations - Litigation Support -