HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Core Dental Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Core Dental Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 2,349
- Submission date
- Jul 1, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Email, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Core Dental Health, reported that it was the target of a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 2,349 individuals. The PHI involved names, dates of birth, addresses, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Core Dental Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,349 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 1, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email, 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 Core Dental Health 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 Core Dental Health.