UPDATED NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

Effective Date: February 16, 2026

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL AND DENTAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

The privacy of your health information is important to us.

OUR LEGAL DUTY

We are required by federal and applicable state law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI) and to provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.

We must follow the privacy practices described in this Notice while it is in effect. This Notice applies to all records created or received by our practice.

This Notice will remain in effect until it is replaced.

We reserve the right to change our privacy practices and this Notice at any time, as permitted by law. Any changes will apply to all PHI we maintain. A revised Notice will be made available upon request and posted in our office and on our website, if applicable.

USES AND DISCLOSURES OF HEALTH INFORMATION

Treatment: We may use or disclose your health information to dentists, physicians, hygienists, specialists, or other healthcare providers involved in your care.

Payment: We may use or disclose your health information to obtain payment for services, including billing insurance companies, benefit plans, or other third parties.

Healthcare Operations: We may use or disclose your health information for practice operations such as quality improvement, training, licensing, credentialing, audits, compliance, and business administration.

SPECIAL PROTECTIONS FOR CERTAIN HEALTH INFORMATION

Reproductive Health Information: We will not use or disclose reproductive health information for purposes of investigating or imposing liability related to lawful reproductive healthcare, including contraception, pregnancy-related care, or referrals/counseling. We will only disclose this information when permitted by law.

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Information: Health information related to substance use disorder treatment receives additional federal protection under 42 CFR Part 2. We will not disclose SUD-related information without your written authorization except as permitted by law. Authorization may be revoked in writing at any time.

OTHER PERMITTED USES AND DISCLOSURES

With Your Authorization: You may give written authorization for uses not otherwise permitted and may revoke it in writing.

Family and Friends: With your permission, we may disclose relevant health information to persons involved in your care or payment.