HHS OCR report ยท 2019
btyDENTAL data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- btyDENTAL
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alaska
- Individuals affected
- 2,008
- Submission date
- Dec 26, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Email, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), btyDental, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,834 individuals. The ePHI involved included clinical and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. Following the breach incident, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards and retrained its staff. OCR provided technical assistance to the...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the btyDENTAL data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,008 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 26, 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: Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Email, 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 btyDENTAL 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 btyDENTAL.