Pecan Tree Dental, a Texas-based healthcare provider, recently reported a significant data breach affecting 13,300 individuals. The breach involved unauthorized access to sensitive patient information. If you were impacted, you may be entitled to compensation. Learn more about what happened and how to protect yourself below.
Pecan Tree Dental’s Data Breach Investigation
In January 2026, Pecan Tree Dental, PLLC, a healthcare provider based in Texas, experienced a significant data breach that impacted 13,300 individuals. The breach was identified as a hacking incident, which targeted the organization’s network server. As a healthcare provider, Pecan Tree Dental holds sensitive patient information, making it an attractive target for cyberattacks.
The breach was discovered on January 26, 2026, when unusual activity was detected on their network. Initial investigations revealed that an unauthorized party gained access to the server through sophisticated hacking techniques. While the specific methods of the attack have not been fully disclosed, it is known that the attackers bypassed existing security measures to access and potentially extract sensitive patient data.
This breach has raised concerns regarding the cybersecurity practices at Pecan Tree Dental and the broader implications for patient privacy and data security in the healthcare sector. The organization is working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to investigate the breach further and mitigate future risks.
In response, Pecan Tree Dental has begun notifying affected individuals and offering them credit monitoring services. They have also taken immediate steps to improve their network security, including strengthening encryption and updating their firewall systems.
When Did This Breach Occur?
The data breach was discovered and reported on January 26, 2026, after unusual activity was detected on Pecan Tree Dental’s network.
What Information Was Breached?
While the full details of the information accessed during the breach have not been fully disclosed, the following types of data were likely compromised:
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Patient names
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Addresses
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Social Security numbers
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Medical histories
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Treatment information
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Insurance details
Given the nature of Pecan Tree Dental’s operations as a healthcare provider, it is likely that sensitive health-related information was part of the exposed data.
What You Can Do
If you were affected by the Pecan Tree Dental data breach, it’s important to take immediate action to protect your personal information. Here are some steps you can take:
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Monitor your credit and financial accounts: Regularly check your credit reports, bank statements, and credit card accounts for any suspicious activity.
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Place fraud alerts or credit freezes: Consider placing a fraud alert or a credit freeze on your credit files to prevent unauthorized access to your accounts.
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Sign up for credit monitoring: If offered by Pecan Tree Dental, enroll in their credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to protect yourself from potential misuse of your data.
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Keep records of communications: Retain any notifications or correspondences you receive from Pecan Tree Dental regarding the breach, as they may be necessary for legal proceedings.
By taking these protective steps, you can help minimize the risks associated with the breach.
File a Data Breach Lawsuit Against Pecan Tree Dental
If you received a data breach notification from Pecan Tree Dental or believe your information was compromised, you may be entitled to compensation for damages resulting from the breach. Compensation could include reimbursement for any costs incurred due to identity theft, time spent addressing the breach, and other potential damages.
Class action lawsuits provide an effective way for individuals impacted by the breach to come together and seek compensation. If you’ve been affected, don’t wait—take action today.
Contact us at Class Action U, where we’ll connect you with a lawyer skilled in data breach lawsuits. Fill out our quick, easy, and secure form to sign up for a free consultation to see if you have a case. There is no cost to reach out to our legal partner, and you are under no obligation after speaking with someone from our team.
