Dentrix, Open Dental, and Eaglesoft each keep an audit trail of who changed what and when. Here is how that record exposes dental embezzlement.

FOURTH IN A SERIES, PART 4 OF 5 Maintaining accurate, full, consistent, and well-structured electronic patient records can help dental clinics defend themselves in lawsuits and avoid regulatory scrutiny.

THIRD IN A SERIES, PART 3 OF 5: Digital red flags often do not appear as the proverbial “smoking gun.” Digital red flags are usually found as small inconsistencies, such as a timestamp that doesn’t line up, a missing image, a late entry with no addendum, or a log-in at an unusual time of day.

SECOND IN A SERIES – PART 2 OF 5 Electronic dental records have surpassed the paper chart as primary medium for patient documentation.

FIRST IN A SERIES – PART 1 of 5 Digital evidence has quietly become one of the most decisive factors in dental litigation. Whether a case involves alleged malpractice, billing irregularities, privacy breaches, or employment disputes within a clinic, digital forensics now plays a central role in uncovering what actually happened.

Dental practices in are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. With patient health information stored digitally, a single breach can lead to devastating financial and reputational consequences. Here are the top four reasons why cyber insurance is essential for dental offices. 1. Financial Protection Against Cyber Incidents Cyberattacks like ransomware and phishing can cost tens of thousands…

The reality for most dentists is that during their career they can expect to be named in two or more lawsuits; most involving negligence claims related to the delivery and management of patient care.

Paying Attention to Details. This was a case of finding needles in a haystack – literally. This civil litigation case involved a dental practice transaction dispute in excess of $1.2M.