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Gargle Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Gargle dental patient data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Gargle
Gargle is a dental marketing company headquartered in Lehi, Utah. The company has been operating since 2007 and focuses on providing digital marketing solutions for dental practices across the United States. Gargle works with general dentists, orthodontists, and dental practice owners to help them grow their patient base and manage their online presence.
The company offers a range of services, including website design, search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click advertising, social media management, email campaigns, and reputation management. According to its website, Gargle also offers dental practice ownership and patient retention online tools.
What Happened?
It's been reported that millions of dental patient records managed by Gargle were exposed online. The unprotected MongoDB database instance exposed personal and protected health information of 2.7 million dental patients. This major data leak was discovered by Cybernews researchers on March 26, 2025.
Exposed Information:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Email address
- Address
- Phone numbers
- Gender
- Chart IDs
- Language preferences
- Billing information
- Appointment records including treatment information
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you believe your personal and protected health information was involved in the Gargle dental patient data breach, you have rights under state and federal laws. You may be entitled to free credit monitoring, and possible financial compensation.
- Credit monitoring and identity protection services: Sign up free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services, if offered by Gargle or your dental provider.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
Lawyers are ready to help you understand your legal options. They can assist you in determining whether you qualify for a class action lawsuit and guide you through the process of seeking compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was compromised in the Gargle dental patient data breach, you could be eligible for financial compensation. Lawyers are investigating the situation and are prepared to help affected individuals assert their rights.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step, complete the form below.
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