HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Associates in Pediatric Dentistry data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Associates in Pediatric Dentistry
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Louisiana
- Individuals affected
- 9,556
- Submission date
- Aug 25, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Associates in Pediatric Dentistry, reported that several employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 9,556 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additio...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Associates in Pediatric Dentistry data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,556 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 25, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Associates in Pediatric 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 Associates in Pediatric Dentistry.