HHS OCR report · 2015
Pittman Family Dental data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Pittman Family Dental
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 8,830
- Submission date
- Dec 31, 2015
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized third-party accessed protected health information (PHI), according to the forensic firm that the covered entity (CE), Pittman Family Dental, retained to investigate abnormal activity on its computer server. Approximately 8,830 individuals were affected by the breach. The server included full names, social security numbers (of 5,007 individuals), driver’s license numbers, dates of birth, home addresses, treatment notes, and insurance information. The CE provided breach notif...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Pittman Family Dental data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,830 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 31, 2015.
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 Pittman Family 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 Pittman Family Dental.