HHS OCR report · 2016
King of Prussia Dental Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- King of Prussia Dental Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 16,228
- Submission date
- Sep 13, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
King of Prussia Dental Associates’ network server was hacked. The breach affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 16,768 individuals and included names, dates of birth, social security numbers, and addresses, as well as clinical information. The covered entity (CE) provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE strengthened its technical safeguards, including its firewalls and anti-virus protection. OCR reviewed...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the King of Prussia Dental Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 16,228 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 13, 2016.
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 King of Prussia Dental 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 King of Prussia Dental Associates.