HHS OCR report · 2018
Dental Center of Northwest Ohio data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Dental Center of Northwest Ohio
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 85,874
- Submission date
- Dec 28, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Dental Center of Northwest Ohio, reported that its business associate (BA) was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information of 85,874 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims information, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In res...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Dental Center of Northwest Ohio data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 85,874 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 28, 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: 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 Dental Center of Northwest Ohio 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 Center of Northwest Ohio.