Privacy Policy
Advanced Dentistry of Scarsdale is committed to protecting your privacy and the security of your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our practice or use our website. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your information.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Health and medical history information necessary for dental treatment
- Dental insurance and billing information
- Digital imaging and diagnostic records (X-rays, photographs, scans)
- Information submitted through our website contact forms
- Website usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our dental services and patient care
- To process appointments, treatments, and billing
- To communicate with you about your appointments, treatment plans, and dental health
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To send periodic communications about practice updates, when you have opted in
- To improve our website and patient experience
How We Protect Your Information
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal and health information:
- All patient health information is handled in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Electronic records are stored in secure, encrypted systems with restricted access
- Physical records are maintained in secure, locked locations within our offices
- Staff members receive regular training on privacy and security protocols
- Our website uses SSL encryption to protect data transmitted online
- We regularly review and update our security practices to address emerging threats
Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except as required to provide dental services (such as processing insurance claims or coordinating referrals), to comply with legal obligations, or with your explicit consent. We may share de-identified or aggregated data for research or quality improvement purposes, which cannot be used to identify you personally.
Your Rights
Under HIPAA and applicable state laws, you have the following rights regarding your health information:
- The right to access and obtain a copy of your health records
- The right to request corrections to your health information
- The right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your information
- The right to receive an accounting of disclosures of your health information
- The right to receive communications about your health information by alternative means or at alternative locations
- The right to be notified in the event of a breach of your unsecured health information
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage data. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your health information, please contact us:
This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 1, 2025.