HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Jefferson Dental Center, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Jefferson Dental Center, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 12,340
- Submission date
- Nov 27, 2024
- 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), Jefferson Dental Center, Inc., reported that it was the subject of a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 12,340 individuals. The PHI involved included treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards, and retrained workforce members to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Jefferson Dental Center, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,340 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 27, 2024.
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 Jefferson Dental Center, Inc. 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 Jefferson Dental Center, Inc..