HHS OCR report ยท 2012
Patterson Dental, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Patterson Dental, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 2,533
- Submission date
- Jul 13, 2012
- Type of breach
- Loss, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, Unknown
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
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Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Patterson Dental, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,533 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 13, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, Unknown, 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 Patterson Dental, Inc. 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 Patterson Dental, Inc..