HHS OCR report · 2017
Absolute Dental Hygiene, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Absolute Dental Hygiene, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 871
- Submission date
- Dec 20, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized individual gained remote access to the covered entity’s (CE) computer network server between August 1, 2017, and December 7, 2017, affecting 871 individuals. The types of protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included demographic, clinical, and financial information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. OCR obtained documentation showing that the CE updated and strengthened its password requirements and implemente...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Absolute Dental Hygiene, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 871 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 20, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Network Server.
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 Absolute Dental Hygiene, LLC 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 Absolute Dental Hygiene, LLC.