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Sonrisas Dental Health 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 Sonrisas Dental Health 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 Sonrisas Dental Health
Sonrisas Dental Health is based in San Mateo County, California and was founded in 2001. They operate two dental centers in San Mateo and Half Moon Bay, providing a range of dental services to the local community.
Sonrisas Dental is known for its outreach programs, such as mobile dental services for senior living facilities, colleges, and coastal farmworkers.
What Happened?
In March 2025, Sonrisas Dental Health discovered a significant cybersecurity incident. On March 4, 2025, the organization identified unusual activity in its digital environment. After taking immediate steps to secure its systems and engaging independent cybersecurity specialists, Sonrisas learned on March 14, 2025, that an unauthorized actor had potentially acquired files and data from its systems.
The ransomware group BianLian claimed responsibility for the attack, stating they obtained sensitive data, including financial records, HR information, and patients’ personal and health information. The breach was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on May 2, 2025, and affected approximately 15,644 individuals in the United States.
Information Exposed:
- Name
- Driver’s license number
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Protected health information, such as dental images
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification from Sonrisas Dental Health or believe your information may have been involved, there are important steps you can take to protect yourself:
- Monitor your financial accounts for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions.
- Request a free copy of your credit report from each of the three nationwide credit reporting agencies.
- Consider placing a fraud alert on your credit report by contacting Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion. This will notify creditors to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name.
- You have the right to place a security freeze on your credit reports, which can help prevent new credit, loans, or services from being approved in your name without your consent.
- If a deceased family member’s information was involved, you can request that the credit bureaus flag their file to prevent misuse.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal or health information was exposed in the Sonrisas Dental Health data breach, you may be entitled to compensation or other remedies. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and options.
To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit related to this data breach, complete the below form.
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