HHS OCR report · 2016
Howard R. Jarvis, D.M.D., L.L.C. dba Southwest Portland Dental data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Howard R. Jarvis, D.M.D., L.L.C. dba Southwest Portland Dental
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 1,980
- Submission date
- Aug 30, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On July 1, 2016, Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. a business associate (BA) of the covered entity (CE), Southwest Portland Dental (CE), notified the CE that between April 2012 and January 2016, unauthorized individuals had gained access to a computer network resources site used by both entities to exchange electronic protected health information (ePHI). The breach affected 1,980 of the CE’s patients and the types of ePHI involved included patients’ names, dates of birth and social security nu...
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Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Howard R. Jarvis, D.M.D., L.L.C. dba Southwest Portland Dental data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,980 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 30, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: 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 Howard R. Jarvis, D.M.D., L.L.C. dba Southwest Portland Dental 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 Howard R. Jarvis, D.M.D., L.L.C. dba Southwest Portland Dental.