HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Woodlawn Dental Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Woodlawn Dental Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 14,419
- Submission date
- May 18, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Woodlawn Dental Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that it suffered a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) 14,419 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, claims information, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additiona...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Woodlawn Dental Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 14,419 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 18, 2020.
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 Woodlawn Dental Center 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 Woodlawn Dental Center.