HHS OCR report · 2017
Kennebunk Center for Dentistry data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kennebunk Center for Dentistry
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maine
- Individuals affected
- 1,900
- Submission date
- Jul 3, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A former dentist and dental hygienist of the covered entity (CE), Kennebunk Center for Dentistry, sent mailings to 1,900 patients, advertising the practice that they were joining. The patients’ names and addresses were taken from a call list that the dentist maintained off-site for emergency and night calls. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of the breach, the CE reviewed and retrained its staff on its policies and procedures related...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kennebunk Center for Dentistry data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,900 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 3, 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: Electronic Medical Record, Paper/Films.
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 Kennebunk Center for 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 Kennebunk Center for Dentistry.