HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Wheatland Dental Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Wheatland Dental Care
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 955
- Submission date
- Oct 24, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Wheatland Dental, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 955 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Wheatland Dental Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 955 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 24, 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: Other.
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 Wheatland Dental Care 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 Wheatland Dental Care.