Beacon StreetDental Care

Privacy Policy

This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Beacon Street Dental Care, we are committed to maintaining the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI). Please note that this website does not collect, transmit, or store any Protected Health Information (PHI). Any medical or dental history provided during your visit is handled through secure, internal systems separate from this website.

Third-Party Booking Services

For your convenience, we utilize a secure, HIPAA-compliant third-party website for online appointment booking. When you schedule an appointment online, you will be redirected to our partner's secure platform. This third party maintains its own privacy standards and security protocols to protect your information.

How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI

While this website does not store PHI, our practice follows strict guidelines for handled information:

  • Treatment: We may use your PHI to treat you. For example, we may disclose PHI to other dentists or specialists for a referral.
  • Payment: We may use and disclose your PHI in order to bill and collect payment for the services you receive from us.
  • Health Care Operations: We may use and disclose your PHI to operate our business and evaluate the quality of care.

Your Rights Regarding Your PHI

You have the following rights regarding the PHI that we maintain about you:

  • Confidential Communications: You have the right to request that our practice communicate with you about your health and related issues in a particular manner or at a certain location.
  • Requesting Restrictions: You have the right to request a restriction on our use or disclosure of your PHI for treatment, payment, or health care operations.
  • Inspection and Copies: You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of the PHI that may be used to make decisions about you, including patient medical records and billing records.
  • Amendment: You may ask us to amend your health information if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this notice or our privacy practices, please contact us at beaconstreetdentalcare@gmail.com.