HHS OCR report ยท 2020
MK Periodontics and Implants data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- MK Periodontics and Implants
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 8,000
- Submission date
- Oct 29, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), MK Periodontics and Implants, reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 8,000 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications prescribed, and claims and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the MK Periodontics and Implants data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 29, 2020.
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 MK Periodontics and Implants 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 MK Periodontics and Implants.