Borgfeld Dental Center PLLC dba Henwood Family Dentistry

The breach at Borgfeld Dental Center PLLC, doing business as Henwood Family Dentistry in San Antonio, Texas, was a significant cybersecurity incident that affected the personal and health information of over 7,200 individuals. This incident was discovered on August 17, 2023, when it was found that an unauthorized actor may have accessed sensitive personal identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) through a remote access tool. The types of information exposed in this breach include names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, driver’s license numbers, health insurance information, and medical information[1].

Henwood Family Dentistry is a full-service dental provider that has been offering a wide range of oral health services since its founding in 1986. These services include diagnostic, treatment, and preventative care, as well as cosmetic dentistry services like teeth whitening, bonding, and porcelain veneer implantation[1].

Following the discovery of the breach, Henwood Family Dentistry began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted and has taken steps to protect its systems and prevent future incidents. The practice is also offering identity theft protection services through Experian for patients who believe their information was fraudulently used as a result of the cybersecurity incident[3].

The incident was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights Breach Portal on October 2, indicating the seriousness of the breach and the potential implications for those affected[3].

Citations:

1. https://www.turkestrauss.com/2023/10/04/henwood-family-dentistry-data-breach-investigation/
2. https://www.defensorum.com/data-breaches-reported-by-fairfax-oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery-henwood-family-dentistry-piedmont-healthcare-and-surround-care/
3. https://www.beckersdental.com/dentists/42139-texas-dental-practice-experiences-data-breach.html
4. https://www.coursesidekick.com/information-systems/874088
5. https://breachdata.topwords.me/hipaa?limit=20&offset=80&sort=breach_type
6. https://breachdata.topwords.me/states/TX?offset=0&sort=breach_type