Malinda Downey, 47, worked at the Madison, Ind., dental practice for 17 years collecting and tracking patient payments.
Elizabeth Pawlak, DDS, was conducting an audit when she discovered that around $300,000 went missing between 2014 and 2019. After she contacted authorities, an investigation allegedly tracked the missing payments to Ms. Downey, who was charged with theft.
Dr. Pawlak said that no patient information was affected.
Ms. Downey has been released on bond. She pleaded not guilty at an initial court appearance and is scheduled to appear in a pre-trial hearing on Jan. 16.
More articles on dental:
Alaska dentist performed procedure on hoverboard, patient testifies
Jury finds Virginia oral surgeon negligent in botched wisdom teeth surgery
SmileDirectClub competitor raises $10M
