Verber Dental Group Suffers Data Breach, Exposing Sensitive Patient Information
Verber Dental Group, a Pennsylvania-based dental network with 12 practices across Central Pennsylvania, disclosed a data breach that may have compromised the personal and medical information of affected individuals. The incident was detected on January 27, 2026, after unusual activity was identified within the company’s network. An investigation revealed unauthorized access or acquisition of data occurred between January 26 and 27, 2026.
The exposed information includes names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license or state ID numbers, health insurance details, and medical records. Verber Dental engaged cybersecurity experts to secure its systems and began notifying impacted individuals.
Class action law firm Shamis & Gentile P.A. is investigating the breach and pursuing potential compensation for those affected. The firm is currently reviewing claims from individuals whose data may have been exposed. Verber Dental, founded in 1974, operates as a dentist-owned network offering restorative, preventive, cosmetic, and specialty dental care.
Source: https://www.claimdepot.com/investigations/verber-dental-data-breach-2026
Verber Dental Group cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/verber-dental-group-pc
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