Bridle Trails Family Dentistry Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Patient Information
Bridle Trails Family Dentistry, a dental practice serving Kirkland and Bellevue, Washington, recently disclosed a data breach involving unauthorized access to an employee’s email account. The incident occurred between November 19 and 25, 2024, but the full scope of the exposure was only confirmed on March 12, 2026, after an internal investigation.
The breach compromised sensitive personal and health information belonging to 20,976 individuals across the U.S. Exposed data includes full names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical provider details, clinical treatment records, driver’s license numbers, taxpayer ID numbers, and health insurance information. The exact data exposed varies by individual.
Bridle Trails Family Dentistry reported the incident to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on May 14, 2026. The law firm Shamis & Gentile P.A. is currently investigating potential legal claims on behalf of affected patients.
Source: https://www.claimdepot.com/investigations/bridle-trails-family-dentistry-data-breach-2026
Bridle Trails Family Dentistry cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/bridle-trails-family-dentistry
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'title': 'Bridle Trails Family Dentistry Data Breach Exposes Sensitive '
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