HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 10,100
- Submission date
- Aug 11, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Three password protected desktop computers and an auxiliary hard drive containing electronic protected health information (ePHI) was stolen from the covered entity (CE), Redlands Periodontal Group, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. The ePHI involved in the breach included the demographic information of 10,100 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, The CE conducted an on-site audit of the periodontal clini...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,100 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 11, 2010.
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 Loma Linda University School of Dentistry 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 Loma Linda University School of Dentistry.