All posts by William Hiltz
William Hiltz BSc MBA CET is the curator of Dental FraudBusters, and the founder of Hiltz & Associates.
Since 2004, Hiltz & Associates has continued to earn its distinction as Dentistry’s leading Embezzlement Investigation and Digital Forensics firm.
Exclusively for dentists, dental specialists, practice owners and dental attorneys.
Former AU Dental College coordinator accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars.
A grand jury indictment accuses a former Augusta University Dental College of Georgia coordinator of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars.
6 month sentence for stealing over 100K from dentist
"If Ms. Valach had ever contacted me, acknowledged the embezzlement, apologized and attempted to make restitution, I am sure we all would not be...
It’s not just employees who steal from dentists.
Here are just a few of the stories involving patient dishonesty. Insurance Fraud How to respond to patients asking the dentist to “cut corners”...
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...
Will my CPA find dental embezzlement?
MANY dentists believe their CPA will uncover embezzlement. The truth is, most CPA’s are unlikely to detect embezzlement in a dental practice; but it’s...
“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...
Report a Dental Embezzler
Before you report an embezzler, Check TO SEE they are already on the list! FIND AN EMBEZZLER BY NAME IMPORTANT: Before you report, please...
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...
Fancy seeing you down here.
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© 2025 Dental FraudBusters by Hiltz & Associates
Hiltz & Associates • Since 2004
- Digital Forensic Specialists for Healthcare Professionals -
- Embezzlement Investigations - Litigation Support -
This site developed and maintained by Hiltz & Associates