HHS OCR report · 2012
Molalla Family Dental data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Molalla Family Dental
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 4,354
- Submission date
- Jul 16, 2012
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident, Other, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The CE did not control access to the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 4,354 individuals which was contained in the CE’s network-attached storage. Specifically, the CE’s firewall was set to allow access to a port that permitted anyone outside of CE’s firewall to access patient information. The ePHI involved in the breach included names, addresses, email addresses, dates of birth, patient intake sheets, invoices, dental charts, photos, x-rays, insurance information, credit ca...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Molalla Family Dental data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,354 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 16, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, Other, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Molalla Family 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 Molalla Family Dental.