HHS OCR report · 2019
Sunshine Family Dentistry data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sunshine Family Dentistry
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 800
- Submission date
- May 27, 2019
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Sunshine Family Dentistry, reported that a burglar stole a server and external backup drive from its Dallas location. This breach affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 800 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, drivers’ license information, claims information, diagnoses/conditions, medications prescribed, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and local la...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sunshine Family Dentistry data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 800 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 27, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Sunshine Family Dentistry 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 Sunshine Family Dentistry.