HHS OCR report · 2017
LC&Z General and Cosmetic Dentistry data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- LC&Z General and Cosmetic Dentistry
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 4,391
- Submission date
- Jul 11, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On May 17, 2017, LC&Z General and Cosmetic Dentistry, the covered entity (“CE”), discovered it had experienced a breach when an unauthorized individual gained access to the CE’s email account, potentially exposing the names, dates of birth, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, clinical and health insurance information of 4,391 individuals. The CE provided timely breach notification to HHS, to the affected individuals and to the media, and posted substitute notic...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the LC&Z General and Cosmetic Dentistry data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,391 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 11, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 LC&Z General and Cosmetic 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 LC&Z General and Cosmetic Dentistry.