The California Office of the Attorney General reported that Great Expressions Dental Centers experienced a data breach between February 17, 2023, and February 22, 2023, potentially affecting individuals' protected health information (PHI). The breach involved unauthorized access to systems but did not impact the electronic medical records system. Approximately unknown individuals may have had their names, dates of birth, contact information, and other sensitive data accessed.

The California Office of the Attorney General disclosed a data breach affecting Steven Yang, D.D.S. on January 26, 2018. The incident occurred on January 6, 2018, when two laptops containing sensitive patient information—including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and health insurance details—were stolen during a burglary. The breach exposed highly confidential personal and financial data, posing significant risks of identity theft, financial fraud, and unauthorized access to medical records. While the theft was physical, the compromise of digital records containing protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII) classifies this as a severe data breach with long-term repercussions for affected individuals. The incident underscores vulnerabilities in securing portable devices holding sensitive data, particularly in healthcare settings where regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA) is critical. No immediate evidence suggested the data was misused, but the exposure alone warrants high-severity classification due to the nature of the stolen information.