HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Specialty Dental Partners of Philadelphia, PLLC.- DBA Rich Orthodontics data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Specialty Dental Partners of Philadelphia, PLLC.- DBA Rich Orthodontics
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 960
- Submission date
- Mar 23, 2017
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Specialty Dental Partners of Philadelphia, was burglarized, and two unencrypted desktop computer systems and one unencrypted laptop computer were stolen. The breach included the protected health information (PHI) of 955 individuals and included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE encrypted all of its com...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Specialty Dental Partners of Philadelphia, PLLC.- DBA Rich Orthodontics data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 960 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 23, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Laptop.
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 Specialty Dental Partners of Philadelphia, PLLC.- DBA Rich Orthodontics 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 Specialty Dental Partners of Philadelphia, PLLC.- DBA Rich Orthodontics.