HHS OCR report · 2019
Desert Valley Dental of Glendale data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Desert Valley Dental of Glendale
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 7,500
- Submission date
- Mar 26, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Network Server, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On March 26, 2019, Desert Valley Dental of Glendale (DVDG) filed a breach report stating that on August 7, 2018, a provider accessed and copied information from DVDG’s database. After OCR initiated its investigation, OCR determined that the entity was not a covered entity since it had gone out of business. The case was closed.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Desert Valley Dental of Glendale data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 26, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Network Server, Paper/Films.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Desert Valley Dental of Glendale legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Desert Valley Dental of Glendale.