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Industry·August 11, 2026

DentaQuest Data Breach Affects 15 Million Individuals

DentaQuest, a dental and vision benefits administrator serving Medicaid managed care plans, reported a data breach affecting 15 million individuals — the largest breach reported this year. The company has notified affected individuals and implemented additional security controls following the incident. The breach affects Medicaid enrollees whose dental benefits are administered through DentaQuest's platform across multiple states.

Why it matters

Medicaid health plans contracting with DentaQuest for dental administration face potential member trust issues, regulatory scrutiny over vendor oversight requirements, and possible notification obligations to state agencies under managed care contract provisions.

Dental · Managed Care

Read the full article at healthcaredive.com

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