HHS OCR report · 2012
WYATT DENTAL GROUP, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- WYATT DENTAL GROUP, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Louisiana
- Individuals affected
- 10,271
- Submission date
- Nov 5, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The Louisiana State Police and the FBI notified the covered entity (CE) that a former employee was involved in identify theft affecting the protected health information (PHI) of the CE’s patients. Approximately 10,271 patients’ PHI was involved in the breach; however, the CE’s investigation concluded that after the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections investigation, only 10 patients were affected. The PHI involved in the breach included names, addresses, and social security numbers. The...
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Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the WYATT DENTAL GROUP, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,271 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 5, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 WYATT DENTAL GROUP, LLC 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 WYATT DENTAL GROUP, LLC.