Fraud & Embezzlement
Employee theft and financial tampering, handled quietly from the first suspicion to the final recovery.
- Prevention & internal controls
- Detection & diagnostic exams
- Investigation & remediation
Since 2004 · Embezzlement, fraud & forensic data experts
Unraveling dishonesty,
Unraveling dishonesty,
one transaction at a time.
Confidential embezzlement investigations, digital forensics, and litigation support for dentists, practice owners, and dental attorneys across the U.S. and Canada.
Your inquiry is confidential. It goes directly to William Hiltz.
Since 2004Trusted by dentists & attorneys
100% confidentialYour staff won't know we're involved
Over 1,000fraud investigations completed
U.S. & CanadaServing dentists in both countries
What We Do
How can we help you?
Most people call us for one of four reasons. They suspect an employee, bookkeeper, or business partner is stealing. They need to know what really happened in their billing, payment, or accounting records. They bought a practice that turned out to be a lemon, and they want to know why. Or they are facing a lawsuit.
Litigation Support
Expert consulting and testimony for dentists and their attorneys in negligence claims, financial disputes, and partnership disagreements.
- Negligence & commercial claims
- Discovery & document review
- Testifying & consulting expert
Digital Forensics
Truth in data. We find out who did what, and when, on a computer or device, and we recover deleted or hidden evidence.
- Data audits & recovery
- Audit-trail & metadata review
- Electronic evidence analysis
Professional Services for Dentists
Our most requested services
We have worked exclusively in dentistry since 2004. This is what dentists, practice owners, and their attorneys most often hire us to do.
Diagnostic Fraud Examinations
If you suspect dishonesty but don't have proof, start here. We review your financial and practice management records for the adjustments, deletions, and other transactions that point to theft. It costs far less than a full investigation, and it tells you whether you need one.
Fraud Prevention & Risk Assessment
The best time to stop embezzlement is before it starts. We review the safeguards you have now, show you where the gaps are, and recommend internal controls that reduce or remove the opportunity for employee theft.
Audit Trail Review
Every major practice management system keeps an audit trail, whether it runs in the cloud or on a server in your office. We read those logs to find the edits, deletions, and after-hours activity that most users never see.
FourCore Review
A structured review of four areas of your practice: Security, Controls, Accountability, and Nonconformity. You come away knowing where you stand today and what to fix first.
Embezzlement Investigations
When you already know who did it, the next question is how much they took. We trace the scheme from beginning to end, verify and quantify the losses, and put our findings in a report you can use for an insurance claim, restitution, or prosecution.
Digital Forensics
We identify, collect, and preserve evidence from computers, accounts, and software systems to establish who did what, and when. Everything is documented so it holds up if the matter goes to court.
Tort Loss Calculations
We calculate economic losses in dental litigation, including lost goodwill, the impact on future earnings, and intangible losses. Every number comes with the method and documentation behind it.
Expert Consultant & Witness
We examine the clinical records and metadata at the center of negligence claims, and we serve as either a testifying or non-testifying expert. We can help from the first case review through testimony at trial.
Bespoke Services
Some problems don't fit neatly into a category. We have helped dentists through insurance audits and delisting disputes, and we have reviewed cost-sharing arrangements and shareholder distributions to make sure the numbers are right. If your situation is unusual, call us anyway.
In their words
What clients say
A few notes from dentists and attorneys we have worked with. We use initials only, to protect our clients' privacy.
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I cannot thank you enough for all your help with this case. I will certainly recommend you to anybody I know who needs your services and feel free to have as many people as you want to contact me as a reference. I will sing your praises.D.M., dentist
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Bill, I'm writing to let you know that the criminal case against me was just dismissed. Thank you again for all you have done.L.S., dentist
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Bill, case settled. No trial in August; no deposition; nothing further to do. You did a great job!D.R., counsel
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Thanks Bill, I remain extremely grateful for all you have done and continue to do.R.L., dentist
25+years of expertise
Small firm values
You'll work directly with William Hiltz
We're "BIG" on small firm values. You won't find any large firm bureaucracy or egos here. Bill handles your matter personally, from the first call to the final report.
Bill is a recognized expert in embezzlement detection, investigation, and remediation, and a published author and speaker on fraud in healthcare. His background spans dental informatics, accounting, auditing, and digital forensics.
More about the firm
Before you hire anyone
Choose your investigator carefully
Not everyone who calls themselves a fraud investigator is one. This short guide explains what a real forensic investigation involves, and the questions to ask any investigator before you hire them, including us.
How to Choose an Investigator
Why hire us
Now is not the time for second best
You need a firm that will get the job done effectively and efficiently, and resolve your concerns. If that means going the extra mile on your behalf, that is exactly what we are prepared to do.
- Complete confidentiality. We work off-site and in secret. Unless you say otherwise, your staff and partners will never know we're involved.
- We work on your schedule. The 9-to-5 workday doesn't exist here.
- Undivided attention. We're a boutique firm, so every client gets our full attention.
- We play hardball. We take a hard line on fraud, financial tampering, computer crime, and employee misconduct. Some less charitable firms might say that's what we're known for.
- Truth in data. Every conclusion we reach is backed by the evidence.
- Plain language. We explain complex findings clearly to you, your insurer, your attorney, and the police.
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For many dentists, the topic of embezzlement is unfamiliar, and they procrastinate because of fear, uncertainty, or doubt. Meet with me for 30 minutes to discuss your concerns and you will receive a level of expert focus and direction that is second to none.Bill Hiltz, Founder & CEO, Hiltz & Associates
Our Flagship Review
FourCore Practice Review
FourCore is a structured review of the four areas that keep a practice financially and operationally sound. The goal is simple: find the problems before they cost you money.
Security
Who can access your data, money, and records, and whether they should.
Controls
The checks and procedures that should catch errors and prevent loss, and whether they actually do.
Accountability
Knowing who is responsible for every transaction, adjustment, and approval.
Nonconformity
How your practice actually runs day to day, compared with how it's supposed to.
Common questions
Questions we hear often
Will my staff or partners find out I've hired you?
No. We work off-site and in complete secrecy, using a safe and secure digital workflow. Unless you consent, your colleagues, staff, and partners will never know we're working on your behalf.
What does an initial consultation cost?
Nothing. Consultations with Mr. Hiltz are free, and your privacy is assured. In many cases, Bill can resolve your concerns over the phone.
Do you work with attorneys on dental litigation?
Yes. We provide litigation support and expert services, both testifying and non-testifying, for dentists, specialists, practice owners, and their attorneys. Typical matters involve negligence, financial disputes, employment claims, and partnership disagreements.
Can you review Dentrix or Open Dental audit trails?
Yes. Audit trail and metadata review is one of our most requested services. We work with Dentrix, Open Dental, and the other major practice management systems.
Contact Hiltz & Associates
If you are a dentist or practice owner who suspects employee dishonesty, we can help. We also work with dental attorneys who need independent forensic analysis. Your inquiry is confidential and goes directly to William Hiltz.