Patterson Companies Inc

Patterson Dental Supply Inc, operating under the parent name Patterson Companies Inc, is a distributor of dental products and services in the United States. The company supplies dental practices with a range of items that include consumables, equipment, and technology solutions. In addition to product distribution, Patterson Dental Supply Inc provides data management services for dental patient information on behalf of multiple practices. Its market focus is primarily on dental professionals, including private practices and institutional clinics. The organization’s headquarters is located in the United States of America, as indicated in its official disclosures. Through its distribution network, Patterson Dental Supply Inc aims to support the operational needs of dental care providers.

The company’s distinguishing attributes include its specialization in the dental supply sector and its role as a third‑party custodian of patient data, a function highlighted by the 2016 breach incident. During that incident, unauthorized access to a vendor system managed by Patterson Dental Supply Inc exposed personal details of approximately 4,300 dental patients linked to Massachusetts General Hospital. The compromised data encompassed names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and, in some cases, appointment details, provider names, and medical record numbers. The breach underscored the organization’s handling of sensitive health information and the associated regulatory considerations. Structurally, Patterson Dental Supply Inc operates as a subsidiary within the broader Patterson Companies Inc corporate structure. No further details about ownership or parent‑company relationships are provided in the source material.