Myrtle Beach Dental Office Rocked by $600K Embezzlement Arrest

A 39-year-old former employee at Affordable Dentures & Implants in Myrtle Beach, responsible for collecting and depositing patient payments, allegedly embezzled more than $612,000 over an 18-month period from January 2024 to August 2025. She marked accounts as paid while keeping the cash for herself, diverting funds that should have gone to the practice.

The theft was uncovered through bank statements, audit reports, and scheduling records. She was arrested by United States Marshals on November 18, charged with breach of trust with fraudulent intent, booked into Horry County jail on a $20,000 bond, and released the next day. This case highlights the need for practice owners to implement regular audits, segregate financial duties, and monitor banking activities to prevent such internal theft.