HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Smile Doctors of Arizona dba Grinz Orthodontics data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Smile Doctors of Arizona dba Grinz Orthodontics
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 1,034
- Submission date
- May 9, 2023
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Smile Doctors of Arizona dba Grinz Orthodontics, the covered entity (CE), reported that its office was burglarized and five desktop computers were stolen. The protected health information (PHI) of 1,034 individuals was compromised. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, gender, X-ray images, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE revised its policies and procedures, retrained its workforce members,...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Smile Doctors of Arizona dba Grinz Orthodontics data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,034 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 9, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Smile Doctors of Arizona dba Grinz Orthodontics 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 Smile Doctors of Arizona dba Grinz Orthodontics.