HHS OCR report ยท 2017
BEE Reno Dental, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- BEE Reno Dental, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Nevada
- Individuals affected
- 3,898
- Submission date
- Dec 20, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On October 30, 2017, the covered entity (CE), BEE Reno Dental, LLC, experienced a ransomware attack on its desktop computers and its network server that blocked access to its patient electronic protected health information (ePHI). The CE's computers and servers contained the ePHI of 3,898 individuals, including names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, treatment plans, and health insurance information. The CE provided breach notification to affected individuals, ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the BEE Reno Dental, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,898 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 20, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Network Server.
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 BEE Reno Dental, LLC 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 BEE Reno Dental, LLC.