HHS OCR report · 2024
Dental Specialists of Minnesota, PLLC dba The Dental Specialists data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Dental Specialists of Minnesota, PLLC dba The Dental Specialists
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 38,442
- Submission date
- Aug 9, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Dental Specialists of Minnesota, dba The Dental Specialists, reported that several employees were the targets of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 38,442 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses. dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, social security numbers, financial information, diagnoses/conditions, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the med...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Dental Specialists of Minnesota, PLLC dba The Dental Specialists data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 38,442 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 9, 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 Dental Specialists of Minnesota, PLLC dba The Dental Specialists 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 Dental Specialists of Minnesota, PLLC dba The Dental Specialists.