Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Azle Smiles. The breach occurred on May 25th–26th, 2026 and was discovered on May 26th, 2026. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Azle Smiles
Azle Smiles is a general and cosmetic dental practice located at 605 Northwest Parkway, Suite 130, Azle, Texas 76020. The practice offers a range of dental services including examinations, x-rays, root canals, fillings, veneers, dentures, bridges, crowns, implants, and orthodontics, and is staffed by multiple dentists with specialties in implantology and orthodontics. Because Azle Smiles holds patient records, it collects the kinds of sensitive personal, medical, and insurance information that were confirmed as compromised in this breach.
What Happened?
Azle Smiles was listed in a Texas Attorney General data security breach report (record BR-0005201), published on July 28th, 2026. The filing identifies a breach that occurred on May 25th, 2026 and continued into May 26th, 2026, with discovery on May 26th, 2026. A total of 9,444 individuals were affected. The compromised information included names, addresses, driver’s license numbers, government-issued ID numbers (such as passports and state ID cards), medical information, health insurance information, and dates of birth. Azle Smiles notified consumers through U.S. Mail, email, publication in print media, and a posting on the company website.
No media coverage, ransomware group claims, or threat-actor attribution specific to the Azle Smiles breach were identified. Separately, the Space Bears ransomware group claimed a different dental organization, SmilePoint Dental Group, as a victim around May 12th, 2026, and SmilePoint is known to serve patients in the Azle, Texas area. However, no source establishes that Azle Smiles is affiliated with SmilePoint Dental Group, and the breach dates differ, so these should be treated as potentially separate and unrelated incidents.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Azle Smiles
- Industry: Healthcare – Dental / Medical Provider
- Location: Azle, Texas 76020
- Incident type: Data breach (unauthorized access)
- Date of breach: May 25th, 2026 – May 26th, 2026
- Date breach discovered: May 26th, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: July 28th, 2026
- Total persons affected: 9,444
- Source: Texas Attorney General Data Security Breach Report – BR-0005201 (https://oag.my.site.com/datasecuritybreachreport/apex/DataSecurityReportsPage#BR-0005201); Azle Smiles Official Website (https://azlesmiles.com/)
What Should You Do?
If you received a notification from Azle Smiles, review it carefully for any identity protection services being offered and note any enrollment deadlines. Because the compromised data includes medical information and health insurance information, you should review your Explanation of Benefits statements and request copies of your medical records to check for services you did not receive. You should also place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus, monitor your financial accounts and credit reports closely, and obtain your free annual credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com. If you suspect your information is being misused, report it at IdentityTheft.gov for a personalized recovery plan.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal or health information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
