Privacy Policy
This privacy policy outlines how Loftin Dental collects, uses, protects, and discloses your personal and medical information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable laws.
Information Collected
We may collect the following information from you:
- Personal information (name, address, phone number, email address)
- Medical history and treatment records
- Insurance information
- Financial information
- Photographs and digital images
Use of Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide dental care services
- To bill your insurance company
- To communicate with you about your appointments, treatment, and billing
- To improve our services and patient care
- For research and statistical purposes (de-identified and aggregated
Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your information to:
- Healthcare providers involved in your treatment
- Insurance companies and claims processors
- Government agencies as required by law
- Third-party service providers who assist us in operating our practice
Protection of Information
We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information, including:
- Physical security measures (e.g., locked files, surveillance cameras)
- Electronic security measures (e.g., firewalls, encryption)
- Administrative procedures (e.g., access controls, training for staff)
Your Rights
You have the following rights under HIPAA:
- To request access to your medical records
- To receive a copy of your medical records
- To amend inaccurate medical records
- To restrict certain disclosures of your medical records
- To file a complaint with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) if you believe your privacy rights have been violated