HHS OCR report · 2024
Newton Centre Dental data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Newton Centre Dental
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 2,547
- Submission date
- Mar 12, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Newton Centre Dental, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee of its business associate was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 2,547 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, diagnoses, claims and health insurance information, and other treatment information. In its mitigation efforts, the CE and BA implemented additional administrative and t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Newton Centre Dental data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,547 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 12, 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: 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 Newton Centre Dental 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 Newton Centre Dental.