Orange County Dental Assistant Receives Life Sentence for Assaulting Three Young Girls

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:16:00 +0200

Tommy Medina, a former dental assistant at O.C. Kids Dental Care in Santa Ana, California, has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting three young female patients. The crimes, which occurred in 2013 and 2014, initially involved two reported incidents with a 5-year-old and a 6-year-old girl, where Medina allegedly took them into examination rooms alone. Following a public request for other potential victims, a third accuser, then 9 years old, came forward describing a similar assault. Medina pleaded guilty to the charges and the Orange County district attorney’s office pursued the case vigorously. The sentencing took place on Thursday, marking a significant outcome in a case that has shaken the community and raised concerns about the safety of vulnerable patients. The case highlights the importance of background checks and oversight within healthcare settings, particularly those serving children. Medina’s actions represent a severe br