Hawaii Dental Group, Inc. DBA Hawaii Family Dental Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
September 14, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Hawaii Dental Group, Inc. DBA Hawaii Family Dental data breach following a report submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HHS/OCR).
According to the HHS filing, Hawaii Dental Group, Inc. DBA Hawaii Family Dental, a Hawaii healthcare provider, reported a Hacking/IT Incident involving email that affected approximately 45,853 individuals. The breach was submitted to HHS on August 21, 2026.
The HHS filing does not identify the specific categories of patient or personal information affected by the incident. Individuals who received a notification from Hawaii Family Dental should carefully review their notice to determine what information belonging to them may have been involved.
Healthcare and dental providers may maintain sensitive patient records and protected health information. Email-based security incidents can create significant privacy concerns when systems or accounts containing healthcare information are accessed without authorization.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Hawaii Dental Group, Inc. DBA Hawaii Family Dental implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive patient information and whether additional security measures could have prevented or reduced the impact of the data breach. The firm is also evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of affected individuals.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Hawaii Dental Group, Inc. DBA Hawaii Family Dental?
Hawaii Family Dental is the largest multi-specialty dental practice group in Hawaii, operating 12 locations across Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, and the Big Island. The group provides a comprehensive range of oral healthcare services for patients of all ages, including preventative, cosmetic, pediatric, orthodontic, and emergency dental care.
Individuals affected by the Hawaii Dental Group, Inc. DBA Hawaii Family Dental data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
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