HHS OCR report · 2024
PDG, P.A. dba Park Dental data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- PDG, P.A. dba Park Dental
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 185,606
- 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), PDG dba Park Dental, reported that several of its employees were the targets of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 185,606 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 media. In its mitigation efforts,...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the PDG, P.A. dba Park Dental data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 185,606 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 PDG, P.A. dba Park 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 PDG, P.A. dba Park Dental.