Kirkland Children’s Dentistry Privacy Policy
At Kirkland Children’s Dentistry, we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of our patients’ personal and health
information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices and procedures for handling patient information, including how we collect, use,
disclose, and protect it.
What Information Do We Collect?
We may collect the following types of information from you or about you:
1. Personal information: your name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, and other demographic information.
2. Health information: medical history, allergies, medications, dental history, and any other health-related information relevant to your
dental care.
3. Financial information: payment information, insurance details, and financial records related to your dental services.
How Do We Collect Information?
We may collect information from you directly, through our website, or indirectly through various means, including:
1. Patient registration forms: when you visit us for a consultation or treatment.
2. Our website: through online forms, surveys, or other interactive features.
3. Electronic health records (EHRs): from previous dental providers or healthcare organizations.
4. Insurance claims and billing information: from insurance companies and government agencies.
How Do We Use Your Information?
We use your information to:
1. Provide dental care and treatment: to diagnose, treat, and prevent oral health conditions.
2. Manage patient records: to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of your dental history and treatment plans.
3. Communicate with you: through phone calls, emails, letters, or other notifications about your dental care.
4. Billing and insurance purposes: to process claims, manage payment options, and comply with regulatory requirements.
How Do We Disclose Your Information?
We may disclose your information to:
1. Dental staff and healthcare professionals: for diagnosis, treatment, and consultation purposes.
2. Insurance companies and government agencies: to process claims and billing information.
3. Medical emergency responders: in the event of a medical emergency.
4. Law enforcement or regulatory authorities: as required by law or regulations.
Do We Sell Your Information?
No, we do not sell your personal or health information to third parties. We value your trust and confidence in our dental practice, and we
are committed to maintaining confidentiality and security over your information.
How Do We Protect Your Information?
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, loss, or alteration. These measures
include:
1. Secure electronic storage: we use secure servers and databases to store patient records.
2. Encryption: we encrypt sensitive information, such as credit card numbers and personal data.
3. Access controls: we limit access to patient information to authorized personnel only.
4. Physical security: we maintain physical security measures, such as locked files and restricted areas.
Your Rights
As a patient of Kirkland Children’s Dentistry, you have the right to:
1. Access your medical records: upon request, we will provide you with copies of your dental records.
2. Correct or update your information: if you believe our records contain inaccurate or incomplete information, please let us know.
3. Request restrictions on disclosure: while we may not be able to comply with all requests, we will consider reasonable limitations.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on our website and distributed to patients as
required by law or regulations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our privacy practices or wish to exercise your rights under this policy, please contact us:
Kirkland Children’s Dentistry
620 Kirkland Way, Suite 102
Kirkland, WA 98033
425 822 2500
info@kirklandchildrensdentistry.com
We appreciate your trust in our dental practice and are committed to protecting the confidentiality and integrity of your personal and
health information.
2024-01-01
This Privacy Policy is effective as of 2024-01 and applies to all patient records created after that date.