Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date: October 21, 2025

PCD Dental is committed to protecting your personal health information (PHI) and upholding your privacy rights. This notice explains how we may use and disclose your PHI and how you can access this information.

What Information We Collect

• Name, address, phone number, email
• Insurance and billing information
• Dental history and treatment details
• Appointment history and communications

How We Use Your Information

We may use your PHI for:

• Treatment planning and coordination
• Insurance claims and billing
• Appointment reminders via phone, text, or email
• Quality assessment and internal reporting
• Legal and regulatory compliance

We will not use or share your information for marketing purposes without your explicit written consent.

Who We Share Information With

We may share your PHI with:

• Insurance providers and clearinghouses
• Referring dentists or healthcare providers
• Business associates (e.g., billing services, labs) who sign confidentiality agreements
• Law enforcement or regulatory agencies when required by law

All disclosures are made only to the extent necessary and in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Your Rights Under HIPAA

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of your records (in paper or electronic form)
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Request limits on how we use or share your information
• Get a list of instances we’ve shared your PHI (disclosure accounting)
• File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights were violated

To request any of these, contact our privacy officer listed below.

Changes to This Notice

We may update this notice as needed. Updates will be posted on our website and available at our front desk.

Read Our Website Privacy Policy