Dr. Alena Smadych, a Calgary dentist and former owner of All About Family Dental Clinic, has pleaded guilty to defrauding Sun Life and Blue Cross insurance companies of over $125,000 through phoney claims, including being the highest billing clinic in Canada for root canals. The College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta confirmed she is no longer practicing. Sentencing arguments will be heard after a psychological pre-sentence report is completed.
Calgary dentist pleads guilty to fraud for billing $126K in phoney insurance claims
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Dr. Alena Smadych, a Calgary dentist and former owner of All About Family Dental Clinic, has pleaded guilty to defrauding Sun Life and Blue Cross insurance companies of over $125,000 through phoney claims, including being the highest billing clinic in Canada for root canals. The College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta confirmed she is no longer practicing. Sentencing arguments will be heard after a psychological pre-sentence report is completed.
- 1 Over a six-year period (ending prior to Sept 2021): Dr. Alena Smadych committed 51 fraudulent claims.
- 2 Dec. 24, 2020: Clinic had a large spike in claims ($19,000 for 17 patients).
- 3 September 2021: Sun Life identified "strange billing practices" and began an audit.
- 4 November 2023: Dr. Smadych first charged with fraud.
- 5 February 2025: Dr. Smadych sold her All About Family Dental Clinic.
- 6 April 2025: Second fraud charge laid against Dr. Smadych.
- 7 This week (June 3, 2025): Dr. Smadych pleaded guilty to fraud.
- 8 Before end of June (hopefully): Client working on paying restitution.
- 9 After psychological pre-sentence report: Justice Gord Wong will hear sentencing arguments.
- Dr. Smadych pleaded guilty to fraud
- She is no longer practicing dentistry
- She is working on paying restitution
- She faces sentencing after a psychological report
What: Dr. Alena Smadych, a Calgary dentist, pleaded guilty to defrauding Sun Life and Blue Cross insurance companies of over $125,000 through falsified claims, including being the highest billing general dentistry clinic for root canals in Canada.
When: This week (plea); November 2023 (first charge); April 2025 (second charge); February 2025 (sold clinic); September 2021 (Sun Life investigation began); Dec. 24, 2020 (spike in claims); over a six-year period (fraudulent claims).
Where: Calgary, Alberta, Canada. All About Family Dental Clinic on Elbow Drive.
Why: Dr. Alena Smadych engaged in fraudulent billing practices, submitting falsified records and claims to insurance companies for financial gain.
How: By submitting fraudulent claims and falsified records (including X-rays) to Sun Life and Blue Cross insurance companies over a six-year period, leading to an investigation initiated by Sun Life due to "strange billing practices" and high root canal billings.