HHS OCR report ยท 2010
DentaQuest data breach
DentaQuest, a business associate in Massachusetts, reported a breach affecting 10,515 individuals to HHS OCR on Jun 9, 2010.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- DentaQuest
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 10,515
- Submission date
- Jun 9, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A car containing an unencrypted laptop computer was stolen from West Monroe Partners, a contractor for the covered entity's (CE) business associate (BA), DentaQuest. The laptop stored a database containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 76,000 individuals, including data on 10,515 of the CE's members. The types of PHI involved in the breach included names, social security numbers, dates, and certain provider identification numbers. The CE and BA worked ...
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 | MA | Business Associate | 3,086 | May 22, 2026 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| DentaQuest | WI | Health Plan | 868 | Jan 6, 2025 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the DentaQuest data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,515 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 9, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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.