Got a data breach letter from Park Dental?
Dapeer Law, P.A. is investigating a potential class action against Park Dental (listed in state filings as Young C. Park D.D.S., P.C.), a Roanoke, Virginia dental practice, on behalf of patients whose personal and health information may have been involved in a data security incident in which unauthorized remote access occurred between June and July 2026.
Latest on the Park Dental data breach
- : Dapeer Law opened its investigation following notice filings posted by the New Hampshire Attorney General and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights.
Who qualifies for the Park Dental data breach investigation
You may be eligible to participate in a class action if any of the following applies:
- You received a data breach notification letter from Park Dental.
- Your notice arrived by mail or by email. The letter says some patients receive it by email if they elected email notices on their patient intake form.
- You are a patient whose information Park Dental maintained in the office email or patient record and practice-management systems involved in the incident.
- No proof of harm required to consult with counsel. You do not need to have already suffered identity theft to explore your legal options.
- Excluded: individuals who did not receive a breach notice and whose information was not involved in the incident.
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Send us your notice, we'll confirm your eligibility at no cost.
What happened in the Park Dental data breach
On July 22, 2026, Park Dental, a Roanoke, Virginia dental practice, discovered unauthorized remote access to a workstation and associated office email account. According to Park Dental's notice, the access occurred intermittently between approximately June 10 and July 22, 2026. A letter from Park Dental's attorneys to the New Hampshire Attorney General states that Park Dental became aware of the access when a ransom note appeared on an employee's computer claiming the threat actor had downloaded all Park Dental files, and that Park Dental removed the threat actor from the network on July 22, 2026.
The notice says the affected environment included information maintained in office email and possibly the patient record and practice-management system. The notice filed with the New Hampshire Attorney General states that the information that may have been involved included patients' names and one or more of the following: mailing address, telephone number, email address, date of birth, patient chart or record number, appointment dates and times, treating provider, referral information, dental X-rays and related imaging, diagnosis, treatment plans and related notes, and insurance and billing information. Park Dental states that its forensic reports found no indication that protected health information or other personally identifiable information were exfiltrated, while the attorneys' letter says limited telemetry data kept Park Dental and its forensic firm from determining the scope of data accessed.
Park Dental says it changed passwords and access privileges for affected accounts. The letter states that Park Dental also notified the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, and the Virginia Attorney General's Office. The letter does not offer credit monitoring paid for by Park Dental. Whether the practice's safeguards for patient health information met legal standards is among the issues being evaluated.
What to do if you got a Park Dental data breach letter
Keep your notice letter
Do not discard it. Your notice describes the information that may have been involved and is important evidence if you decide to take part in a lawsuit.
Review your statements and watch for scam contacts
The letter recommends monitoring your account statements and staying cautious of emails, calls, or text messages that ask for personal, medical, or financial information. The letter says Park Dental will not contact you unexpectedly to request confidential information in connection with this incident.
Place a fraud alert or credit freeze
Contact Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to place a fraud alert or freeze on your file. Request a free weekly credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com, and use the FTC's IdentityTheft.gov recovery guide.
Speak with a data breach attorney
Consultations with Dapeer Law are free and confidential. We'll review your notice, explain your options, and advise whether you may be eligible to join a class action.
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Park Dental breach timeline
Compensation you may be entitled to
Out-of-pocket expenses
Credit freezes, identity restoration services, and other costs incurred responding to the breach.
Time spent monitoring
Hours spent reviewing accounts, disputing fraudulent charges, and dealing with identity theft issues.
Identity theft & fraud losses
Unreimbursed funds stolen from accounts, unauthorized credit lines, or tax refund fraud tied to the breach.
Statutory damages
Certain state data breach and consumer protection statutes provide for fixed damages regardless of actual loss.
Injunctive relief
Court orders requiring Park Dental to implement stronger data security practices for the patient information it maintains.
Compensation categories depend on applicable state law, the types of data exposed, and documented losses. No recovery is guaranteed.
Park Dental data breach FAQ
I received a data breach letter from Park Dental. What should I do? +
Keep your notice, review your account statements, and be cautious of calls, emails, or texts asking for personal, medical, or financial information. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, and contact a data breach attorney for a free consultation.
Is the Park Dental data breach letter real or a scam? +
Park Dental has reported this incident to the New Hampshire Attorney General and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. Compare your letter to the official filing linked in Sources below, and use only contact details printed in your letter or in that filing. Be cautious of unexpected calls, texts or emails about the breach that ask for your Social Security number or account login. If you are unsure, send your letter to Dapeer Law for a free review.
Am I eligible to join a class action against Park Dental? +
If you received a data breach notice from Park Dental about this incident, you are likely eligible for a free case evaluation. Eligibility depends on your state of residence, the categories of your information that may have been involved, and any losses you have suffered. Dapeer Law will review your notice at no cost.
How much money could I receive from a class action lawsuit? +
Data breach class action recoveries vary significantly. Settlements typically range from a few hundred dollars for basic out-of-pocket losses to several thousand dollars for documented identity theft, with class size, damages, and negotiation all affecting the final amount. No payout is guaranteed, and this investigation has not yet resulted in a settlement.
What personal information was exposed in the breach? +
The notice filed with the New Hampshire Attorney General states that the information that may have been involved included your name and one or more of the following: mailing address, telephone number, email address, date of birth, patient chart or record number, appointment dates and times, treating provider, referral information, dental X-rays and related imaging, diagnosis, treatment plans and related notes, and insurance and billing information. Park Dental states its forensic reports found no indication that this information was exfiltrated, but its attorneys say limited telemetry data prevented a determination of the scope of data accessed. Your individual notice should describe the information involved for you.
Did Park Dental offer free credit monitoring? +
Park Dental's letter does not offer a credit monitoring service paid for by Park Dental. It encourages recipients to take advantage of free credit monitoring offered through the three major credit bureaus, Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, and notes that you are entitled to one free credit report per year through these agencies.
How many people were affected by the Park Dental breach? +
Park Dental reported 12,400 affected individuals to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The notice filed with the New Hampshire Attorney General says the incident may involve one New Hampshire resident. This page will be updated as additional information becomes available.
Is there a deadline to take legal action? +
Yes. Statutes of limitations for data breach claims vary by state and legal theory, typically ranging from one to six years. Waiting can permanently bar your claim. Contact us as soon as possible for a free evaluation.
How do I get a copy of the official breach notice? +
The notice Park Dental's attorneys filed with the New Hampshire Attorney General, including the sample patient letter, is available on the New Hampshire Attorney General's website (linked in Sources below). The letter says some patients received the notice by email if they elected email notices on their patient intake form. If you no longer have your notice, Dapeer Law can help you obtain a copy during a free consultation.
Sources & references
- Official breach notice filing · New Hampshire Attorney General, Young C. Park D.D.S., P.C. Data Breach Notice
- Secondary regulator report · U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, HIPAA Breach Portal (Young C. Park DDS., PC d/b/a Park Dental, submitted Sep 18, 2026)
- Credit bureau freezes · Equifax · Experian · TransUnion
- Free weekly credit reports · AnnualCreditReport.com
- Identity theft recovery guide · FTC IdentityTheft.gov
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