Here are three cases of fraud in the dental industry Becker's has reported on since Jan. 29:
1. Clinton Finch Herzog, a former owner of dental practices in Austin, Texas, was sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for wire fraud. As part of the sentencing, Mr. Herzog must pay $2,182,760 in restitution.
2. Javad Aghaloo, DDS, was sentenced to 37 months in prison and will pay $8.5 million in restitution for Medicare fraud.
3. Rene Gaviola, an operator of Floss Family Dental Care clinic in Houston, pleaded guilty to a $6 million Medicaid fraud and kickback scheme.