Integrative Dentistry

It appears there was a data breach at Integrative Dentistry in Washington, which was reported on February 14, 2023. The breach was classified as a “Hacking/IT Incident” that affected their network server, and it impacted 2,281 individuals[3]. There are no further details provided in the search results regarding the specifics of the breach, such as the exact nature of the hack, the type of data compromised, or the measures taken by Integrative Dentistry in response to the incident.

For those affected by the breach or concerned about their data privacy, it’s generally recommended to monitor financial accounts for unauthorized activity, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze on credit files, and change passwords for online accounts, especially if the same passwords are used across multiple sites. Integrative Dentistry should also provide affected individuals with information on steps they are taking to secure their data and potentially offer credit monitoring services.

Citations:

1. https://doh.wa.gov/newsroom/state-disciplines-health-care-providers-291
2. https://www.pattersondental.com
3. https://breachdata.topwords.me/states/WA?offset=0&sort=breach_type
4. https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org
5. https://www.docseducation.com/blog/dental-community-recently-hit-multiple-cyberattacks
6. https://www1.deltadentalins.com
7. https://quackwatch.org/cases/board/dental/johnson/charges_2014/
8. https://www.aetna.com
9. https://ddswa.com/hipaa-policy/
10. https://www.health.mil/About-MHS/OASDHA/Defense-Health-Agency
11. https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/dc-dentists-license-revoked-barred-from-practicing-after-misconduct/65-2919e928-6bf5-43e2-834f-abcda1674d20
12. https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs
13. https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/09/15/dc-dentist-mark-mcclure-license-revoked/
14. https://appian.com
15. https://www.drbicuspid.com/dental-practice/legal-issues/article/15634399/dentist-loses-license-for-patient-sexual-contact-pseudoscience-tests
16. https://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2024/02/19/pitt-will-create-pennsylvania-s-first-doctor-of-chiropractic-program/stories/202402190053