HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Sarrell Dental data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sarrell Dental
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 363,617
- Submission date
- Sep 12, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Sarrell Dental, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 363,617 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, health insurance information, Social Security numbers, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. The CE also provided complimentary credit monitoring and identity...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sarrell Dental data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 363,617 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 12, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Sarrell Dental legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Sarrell Dental.