Hood River Dental Data Breach Affects 16,609 Patients - Claim Depot
Hood River Dental, a family-owned dental practice in Oregon, disclosed a data breach affecting approximately 16,609 individuals in the United States, following two separate cybersecurity incidents.
The first incident occurred on or about Oct. 22, 2025, affecting certain systems within the practice's network environment. Despite initial security efforts, a second cybersecurity incident happened on or about Jan. 15, 2026, prompting a comprehensive investigation into both events.
The types of potentially exposed personally identifiable information (PII) included names, dates of birth, financial account information, payment card details, driver's license numbers, and Social Security numbers. Protected health information (PHI) was also compromised, encompassing medical records, diagnosis and treatment information, and health insurance details.
Response and Notification
The breach was disclosed on Oct. 8, 2026, to the attorneys general of Massachusetts and Oregon, as well as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Hood River Dental also posted a notice on its website and began notifying consumers on the same day.
The company established a dedicated toll-free call center at 1-888-940-8885 for individuals with questions about the incidents. The call center is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding holidays. Those who didn't receive a notification letter can call to determine if they're potentially affected.
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