North Side Branch | Healers vs. Stealers

Join the North Side Branch on November 10, 2026 for the lecture “Healers versus Stealers: How to outsmart the thief in your practice” presented by David Harris, CPA, CFE, Forensic CPA, FIADFE.

Course Description: More than 70% of dentists will experience employee theft during their careers — but you don’t have to be one of them. In this engaging and eye-opening session, David Harris draws on more than 35 years of investigating dental embezzlement to reveal how theft actually happens inside dental practices. Using real cases uncovered by his team at Prosperident, David exposes the methods embezzlers use, the warning signs owners routinely miss, and the practical safeguards that dramatically reduce a practice’s risk.

Blending real-world stories, sharp wit, and a polished delivery, David makes a subject most owners would rather avoid both entertaining and empowering. Attendees leave with an easy-to-use toolkit to protect their practices, their finances, and their peace of mind.

Ideal for: general dentists, specialists, dental students, and spouses.

Speaker Bio: Every dentist worries about it — the trusted employee who isn’t quite as trustworthy as they seem. That’s where David Harris comes in. David may have the coolest job in dentistry — he helps dentists protect what they’ve worked so hard to build by tracking down the people who steal from them. As CEO of Prosperident, the world’s largest firm devoted exclusively to investigating embezzlement in dental practices, David and his team have helped countless dentists uncover and recover from financial betrayal. His mission is simple: to make sure dentists stay focused on patient care, not internal theft. A Licensed Private Investigator, Forensic Certified Public Accountant, and Certified Fraud Examiner, David brings rare expertise and a deep understanding of how dental practices operate — and how to keep them safe. He’s also the author of the definitive guide, Healers versus Stealers: How to Outsmart the Thief in Your Dental Practice, and his insights have been featured in virtually every major dental publication. Dentists across North America have learned from David through his lively and informative presentations. His mix of real-world experience, sharp wit, and genuine care for the profession make him an audience favorite at dental conferences worldwide.

In recognition of his long service to dentistry, David is one of only a few non-clinicians to receive a Fellowship in the International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics.

When David speaks, dentists walk away smarter, safer, and far better prepared to protect their practices.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Recognize how prospective embezzlers evaluate and select their victims, and identify the practice conditions that make theft more likely.
2. Identify the telltale behaviors and warning signs commonly exhibited by dental office embezzlers.
3. Apply simple, effective rules for separating financial duties among team members to remove opportunities for theft.
4. Implement an efficient system of financial oversight that allows the owner to monitor practice finances in far less time than expected.
5. Assess vulnerabilities within their own practices and take concrete steps to address them.

CE Hours: 2

*RSVP by November 3rd and complete payment after registration is complete! 

Thank you to our event sponsor: PBM