HHS OCR report · 2018
Smile Designs by Sandwick data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Smile Designs by Sandwick
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 900
- Submission date
- Dec 13, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Smile Designs by Sandwick, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 862 individuals. The hackers were also able to access the CE’s practice management software. The ePHI involved included names, email addresses, and telephone numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented new technical safeguards to bette...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Smile Designs by Sandwick data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 900 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 13, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 Smile Designs by Sandwick 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 Smile Designs by Sandwick.