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Tampa Bay Dental Implants Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Tampa Bay Dental Implants.
•Discovered on May 21, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Names, Contact Information, Dates of Birth, Clinical History, Treatment Notes, Social Security Numbers, Financial Information.
•Affects individuals in: Florida.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

The Tampa Bay Dental Implants breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

Tampa Bay Dental Implants & Periodontics experienced a data breach involving unauthorized access to a legacy server containing EMR backups. The incident was reported to HHS OCR on March 8, 2026, and actively investigated by multiple law firms, including Federman & Sherwood and Strauss Borrelli PLLC. The dental practice also posted a security notice on its website and established a dedicated toll-free phone line for affected individuals.

The breach affected approximately 6,400 patients. The exposed information includes names, contact information, dates of birth, clinical history, and treatment notes. Social Security numbers and financial information were also exposed for some individuals. The full scope of affected individuals and specific data types has not been publicly confirmed.

Details can emerge later, and notices may be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Names
Contact Information
Dates of Birth
Clinical History
Treatment Notes
Social Security Numbers
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Financial Information

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

Mar 8, 2026

Company Discovered

Unknown

Regulator Notified

Mar 8, 2026

Consumers Notified

Unknown

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Current

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Investigation Open

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