HHS OCR report · 2020
Elk Ridge Dentistry data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Elk Ridge Dentistry
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 2,793
- Submission date
- Mar 2, 2020
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Angus Dental Solutions, Inc. dba Elk Ridge Dentistry, reported that an unencrypted portable hard drive had been stolen from a workforce member’s car. The hard drive contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,793 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, diagnoses, lab results, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation eff...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Elk Ridge Dentistry data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,793 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 2, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Elk Ridge Dentistry 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 Elk Ridge Dentistry.