Site Privacy Policy
Welcome to our website, dedicated to providing information and education. Please note that your use of this site/app does not establish a doctor/patient relationship. We do not offer diagnoses or treatments. The information provided here should be consulted with a dentist or doctor of your choice. We make no guarantees or warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information on this website. Our intention is not to provide specific medical, dental, or surgical advice.
Thank you for visiting our website. We value your privacy and want to inform you about how we collect and use personal information on this site. Please read this privacy policy carefully before submitting any personal information. By using the site, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy. Any changes to these practices will be posted on the site, and they will only apply to future activities and information, not retroactively. We encourage you to review this privacy policy regularly to stay informed about how your personal information is used.
Please note that this privacy policy applies only to this website. If you visit other websites through links on our site, please review the privacy policies of those sites.
Collection of Information
We gather personally identifiable information such as names, postal addresses, and email addresses when voluntarily provided by our visitors. This information is utilized solely to fulfill your specific request. We do not use this information for any other purpose unless you grant us permission, such as opting into one of our mailing lists.
Cookie/Tracking Technology
This website may utilize cookie and tracking technology to enhance user experience. These technologies are valuable for gathering data such as browser type, operating system, and visitor traffic to understand how the site is used. Cookies aid in customizing the site for visitors. However, they do not collect personal information unless provided voluntarily by users. If you have previously provided personally identifiable information, cookies may be associated with that information. Aggregate cookie and tracking information may be shared with third parties.
Additionally, this website employs Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze user interactions with the site, including your IP address, which is transmitted and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google utilizes this data to evaluate website usage, compile reports for website operators, and offer related services. Google may disclose this information to third parties as required by law or for processing on Google's behalf. However, Google does not link your IP address with any other data it holds. You have the option to refuse cookies by adjusting your browser settings, though this may limit certain site functionalities. By using this website, you consent to Google processing data about you as described above.
Distribution of Information
We may disclose information to governmental agencies or other companies aiding in fraud prevention or investigation under the following circumstances: (1) when permitted or mandated by law; (2) to safeguard against or prevent actual or potential fraud or unauthorized transactions; or (3) to investigate fraud that has already occurred. This information is not shared with these entities for marketing purposes.
Commitment to Data Security
Your personally identifiable information is kept secure. Only authorized employees, agents and contractors (who have agreed to keep information secure and confidential) have access to this information. All emails and newsletters from this site allow you to opt out of further mailings.
Your Information. Your Rights. Our Responsibilities. This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.
Your Rights
When it comes to your health information, you have certain rights. This section explains your rights and some of our responsibilities to help you.
Get an electronic or paper copy of your medical record
- You can ask to see or get an electronic or paper copy of your medical record and other health information we have about you. Ask us how to do this.
- We will provide a copy or a summary of your health information, usually within 30 days of your request. We may charge a reasonable, cost-based fee.
Ask us to correct your medical record
- You can ask us to correct health information about you that you think is incorrect or incomplete. Ask us how to do this.
- We may say “no” to your request, but we’ll tell you why in writing within 60 days.
Request confidential communications
- You can ask us to contact you in a specific way (for example, home or office phone) or to send mail to a different address.
- We will say “yes” to all reasonable requests.
Ask us to limit what we use or share
- You can ask us not to use or share certain health information for treatment, payment, or our operations.
- We are not required to agree to your request, and we may say “no” if it would affect your care.
- If you pay for a service or health care item out- of-pocket in full, you can ask us not to share that information for the purpose of payment or our operations with your health insurer.
- We will say “yes” unless a law requires us to share that information.
Get a copy of this privacy notice
- You can ask for a paper copy of this notice at any time, even if you have agreed to receive the notice electronically. We will provide you with a paper copy promptly.
Choose someone to act for you
- If you have given someone medical power of attorney or if someone is your legal guardian, that person can exercise your rights and make choices about your health information.
- We will make sure the person has this authority and can act for you before we take any action.
File a complaint if you feel your rights are violated
- You can complain if you feel we have violated your rights by contacting us using the information on the back
- You can file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights by sending a letter to 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201, calling 1-877-696- 6775, or visiting the Privacy Complaints Article.
- We will not retaliate against you for filing a
Your Choices
For certain health information, you can tell us your choices about what we share. If you have a clear preference for how we share your information in the situations described below, talk to us. Tell us what you want us to do, and we will follow your instructions.
In these cases, you have both the right and choice to tell us to:
We may disclose your information in the following situations:
- Sharing information with your family, close friends, or others involved in your care.
- Sharing information in a disaster relief situation.
- Including your information in a hospital directory.
- If you are unable to communicate your preference, such as being unconscious, we may share your information if it's deemed to be in your best interest. We may also share your information when necessary to mitigate a serious and imminent threat to health or safety.
In these cases we never share your information unless you give us written permission:
- Marketing purposes
- Sale of your information
- Most sharing of psychotherapy notes
In the case of fundraising:
- We may contact you for fundraising efforts, but you can tell us not to contact you
Our Uses and Disclosures
How is your health information typically utilized or disclosed? Here are the common ways we use or share your health information:
Treat you
- We can use your health information and share it with other professionals who are treating
Example: A doctor treating you for an injury asks another doctor about your overall health condition.
Run our organization
- We can use and share your health information to bill and get payment from health plans or other
Example: We give information about you to your health insurance plan, so it will pay for your services.
Bill for your services
- We can use and share your health information to run our practice, improve your care, and contact you when necessary.
Example: We use health information about you to manage your treatment and services.
How else can we use or share your health information?
We are allowed or required to share your information in other ways – usually in ways that contribute to the public good, such as public health and research. We have to meet many conditions in the law before we can share your information for these purposes.
For more information: Visit HIPAA Article.
Help with public health and safety issues
We utilize health information to:
- Prevent diseases.
- Assist with product recalls.
- Report adverse reactions to medications.
- Report suspected cases of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.
- Prevent or mitigate serious threats to anyone's health or safety.
Do research
- We can use or share your information for health
Comply with the law
- We will disclose your information if mandated by state or federal laws, including sharing with the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure compliance with federal privacy regulations.
Respond to organ and tissue donation requests
- We can share health information about you with organ procurement
Work with a medical examiner or funeral director
- We can share health information about you with organ procurement
Address workers’ compensation, law enforcement, and other government requests
We may utilize or disclose health information about you for the following purposes:
- For workers’ compensation claims.
- For law enforcement purposes or with law enforcement officials.
- With health oversight agencies for activities sanctioned by law.
- For special government functions, such as military, national security, and presidential protective services.
Respond to lawsuits and legal actions
- We can share health information about you in response to a court or administrative order, or in response to a subpoena.
Our Responsibilities
We may be permitted or obligated to disclose your information in other circumstances, typically those that serve the public good, such as public health initiatives and research endeavors. However, before sharing your information for these purposes, we must fulfill various legal conditions.
For more information: Visit HIPAA Article.
- We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health
- We will let you know promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your
- We must follow the duties and privacy practices described in this notice and give you a copy of
- We will not use or share your information other than as described here unless you tell us we can in writing. If you tell us we can, you may change your mind at any time. Let us know in writing if you change your For more information: Visit Privacy Policy Article.
Changes to the Terms of This Notice
We reserve the right to modify the terms of this notice, with such changes applying to all information we possess about you. Upon request, the updated notice will be accessible in our office and on our website.
This Notice of Privacy Practices applies to all the organizations on this site. Please see the appropriate page for contact information.