HHS OCR report ยท 2026
DentaQuest data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- DentaQuest
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 3,086
- Submission date
- May 22, 2026
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), DentaQuest, reported that an employee mistakenly posted a spreadsheet to its website that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 3,086 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical, demographic, and financial information. The BA notified HHS, the media, the affected individuals, and its covered entity (CE). In response to the breach, the CE and BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards, and retrained workforce mem...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by DentaQuest
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DentaQuest | WI | Health Plan | 868 | Jan 6, 2025 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| DentaQuest | MA | Business Associate | 10,515 | Jun 9, 2010 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the DentaQuest data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,086 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 22, 2026.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as 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 DentaQuest 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 DentaQuest.