HHS OCR report · 2018
Smith Dental Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Smith Dental Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 5,000
- Submission date
- Oct 17, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Email
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Smith Dental Care, the covered entity (CE), reported that on September 28, 2018, it discovered that a workforce member’s credentials were compromised by an unauthorized individual through an email phishing campaign. The CE determined that the protected health information (PHI) of 5,000 individuals was involved in the breach, including names, telephone numbers, and email addresses. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of the breach, the ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Smith Dental Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 17, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Email.
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 Smith Dental Care 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 Smith Dental Care.