HHS OCR report ยท 2025
DentaQuest data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- DentaQuest
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Wisconsin
- Individuals affected
- 868
- Submission date
- Jan 6, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), DentaQuest, reported that an employee mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 868 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards and retrained workforce members to better protect its PHI.
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 | 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 868 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 6, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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.