Debt doesn’t happen overnight—it builds through habits, convenience, and the illusion that “just this once” won’t matter. Whether it’s personal spending or practice loans, the path out of the spending trap begins with awareness, accountability, and action.
Sound Sense from Susan
Speaker, Author, Consultant, Fraud Examiner
When the Priceless Is Stolen: Lessons From the Louvre Heist — and Your Practice
October 27, 2025A seven-minute jewelry heist at the Louvre revealed shocking lapses in protection. What can it teach practice owners about oversight, trust, and preventing their own financial “heist”?
Life Is Not About Me: The Ethics of Living Your Principles
October 8, 2025Ethics isn’t theory—it’s personal. In this heartfelt reflection, Susan Gunn shares the life principles shaped by her parents, experience, and faith—and why defining your own may be the most ethical act of all.
What Brings You Joy?
October 1, 2025In a world full of noise, outrage, and joy thieves, rediscovering what truly brings us joy has never been more important. Sometimes, it starts with the simple act of putting on your shoes—and taking a walk with your dog.
Another One: What the TransUnion Breach Teaches Us About Personal Security
September 18, 2025The latest TransUnion breach exposed the personal information of 4.4 million people—joining the long list of Equifax, Experian, and AT&T compromises. Once your Social Security number or other PII is out there, it can’t be taken back. Here’s what you need to know—and the steps you should take right now to protect yourself from identity theft.
When “Tickle-the-Ear” Advice Leads to Devastation
September 15, 2025Bad advice often sounds good because it tells us what we want to hear. From viral tax hacks to Ponzi schemes to practice embezzlement, misplaced trust has devastating costs. Here’s why you must choose counsel wisely—and always verify.
Part Two: The Missing Pieces of Oversight: Why CPAs Must Ask Questions
September 2, 2025Too many dentists assume their CPA is watching over everything. But when CPAs don’t request practice reports or ask questions, the picture is incomplete—and the risk of embezzlement grows. Here’s a $1.1 million case that proves why oversight matters.
The Good, The Bad and The Glitchy: AI in Dental Insurance Verifications
August 20, 2025Guest Contributor Introduction from Susan In consulting, there are colleagues you might cross paths with and then there are the trusted few you confidently refer practices to again and again. Dana is one of those trusted few. A fellow Texan—sometimes a thicker-than-blood distinction—she brings deep expertise in dental insurance, stays current on ever-changing policies, and—most […]
PART ONE: The Missing Piece in Your Practice Oversight
August 4, 2025Bank deposits only tell a fraction of your financial story. Without reviewing practice management reports, dentists risk blind spots that open the door to embezzlement and poor decision-making. Here’s why oversight matters—and how one dentist discovered the truth.
When Empathy Isn’t Enough: Reclaiming What We’ve Lost
June 24, 2025Empathy is not weakness—but it’s also not the full answer. In a world divided by outrage, what we need more than ever is moral courage, truth, and deep humanity.