Patient Privacy & HIPAA Notice

Effective date: March 8, 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect contact information, appointment details, treatment history, and clinical records needed to provide dental services, billing, insurance coordination, and follow-up care.

2. How We Use Protected Health Information (PHI)

In accordance with HIPAA, we use PHI for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations. We may also use limited information for appointment reminders, care coordination, and legally required reporting.

3. Your Rights

You have the right to access your records, request corrections, request confidential communications, and receive an accounting of disclosures where required by law.

4. Security Practices

We maintain administrative, physical, and technical safeguards including role-based access controls, encrypted systems, secure backup procedures, and periodic compliance reviews.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted service providers for appointment systems, analytics, or payment processing. Where PHI is involved, we require appropriate contractual privacy protections.

6. Contact

For privacy questions, requests, or complaints, contact Bright Smiles Dental Clinic at care@brightsmilesclinic.com or +1 (555) 204-9981.