HHS OCR report · 2022
University Pediatric Dentistry data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University Pediatric Dentistry
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 6,843
- Submission date
- Jun 24, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), University Pediatric Dentistry, reported that multiple employees were the victims of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 6,843 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, diagnoses, medications prescribed, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. A call ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University Pediatric Dentistry data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,843 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 24, 2022.
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 University Pediatric Dentistry 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 University Pediatric Dentistry.