HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Implant and Prosthodontic Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Implant and Prosthodontic Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oklahoma
- Individuals affected
- 6,134
- Submission date
- May 6, 2021
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Implant and Prosthodontic Associates, reported that an external hard drive that contained the protected health information of 6,134 individuals was stolen. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the employee responsible and implemented additi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Implant and Prosthodontic Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,134 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 6, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Implant and Prosthodontic Associates 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 Implant and Prosthodontic Associates.