HHS OCR report ยท 2020
First Impressions Orthodontics, a subsidiary of Professional Dental Alliance of Connecticut PLLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- First Impressions Orthodontics, a subsidiary of Professional Dental Alliance of Connecticut PLLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Connecticut
- Individuals affected
- 20,727
- Submission date
- Oct 28, 2020
- 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), First Impressions Orthodontics, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 20,747 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. As a result of this breach, the CE implemente...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the First Impressions Orthodontics, a subsidiary of Professional Dental Alliance of Connecticut PLLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 20,727 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 28, 2020.
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 First Impressions Orthodontics, a subsidiary of Professional Dental Alliance of Connecticut PLLC 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 First Impressions Orthodontics, a subsidiary of Professional Dental Alliance of Connecticut PLLC.