Data Breach Summary
Sonrisas Dental Health (“Sonrisas”) has reported a cyber extortion incident that may have impacted sensitive personal information belonging to certain employees and patients. While the company has no evidence that the affected information has been misused, it is taking steps to secure data and offer affected individuals the tools to protect themselves.
Sonrisas Dental Health (“Sonrisas”) has reported a cyber extortion incident that may have impacted sensitive personal information belonging to certain employees and patients. On March 4, 2025, unusual activity within the Sonrisas systems prompted an immediate review. The investigation revealed that on March 14, 2025, an unauthorized actor may have gained access to certain files and data within their network. While there is no evidence suggesting that any data has been misused, Sonrisas is taking a precautionary approach by informing affected individuals and providing guidance on protecting their personal information.
The information potentially exposed in the breach varies depending on the individual and may include:
Personal Identifiers: Name, driver’s license number, Social Security number, and date of birth.
Protected Health Information: Dental images and other medical details.
While no misuse of the data has been reported, Sonrisas encourages individuals to take the following steps to protect their personal information:
Monitor Financial Accounts: Immediately contact your financial institution if you notice any suspicious activity, including unauthorized transactions or unfamiliar accounts.
Check Your Credit Report: You are entitled to one free credit report per year from each of the three major credit bureaus.
Place a Fraud Alert: Consider placing a fraud alert on your credit reports by contacting one of the three major credit bureaus. This alert will notify creditors to take extra steps before approving new credit in your name.
Freeze Your Credit: To prevent unauthorized access to your credit, consider placing a security freeze with Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion.
Class Action U attorneys are currently investigating the data breach at Sonrisas Dental Health to determine if affected individuals are eligible for compensation. Those whose personal information was exposed may have legal grounds to join a class action lawsuit and seek restitution.
If your personal data was compromised, you could be entitled to compensation for:
Loss of privacy
Time spent addressing the breach
Out-of-pocket expenses
Emotional distress
Pursuing a successful class action lawsuit could not only secure compensation for you but may also encourage Sonrisas Dental Health to enhance its security measures to prevent future breaches. Contact Class Action U today to find out if you qualify for a data breach class action and to learn more about the potential compensation you may be entitled to.
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