At Dentalvana, we are fully committed to safeguarding your privacy and protecting the confidential information you entrust to us. Every member of our team takes this responsibility seriously, ensuring that your personal and health information remains secure at all times. Protecting your privacy is a fundamental part of our practice philosophy and patient care standards.

We may update our privacy policies and practices from time to time to reflect changes in the law or in our operations. Should any updates occur that may affect your rights, we will inform you promptly.

Protecting Your Personal Health Information

Dentalvana uses and discloses patient information only as permitted by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the laws of the State of Florida. This includes matters related to your treatment, payment, and our dental care operations.

Your personal health information will never be shared with anyone— including family members—without your explicit written authorization. You may, of course, provide written consent for us to release your information to anyone you choose, for any purpose.

Collecting Protected Health Information

We collect only the information necessary to provide exceptional dental care, process payments, manage our practice operations, and comply with applicable laws. This information may include your name, address, contact details, Social Security number, employment information, medical history, and health records.

While most information is obtained directly from you, we may occasionally receive relevant data from third parties when necessary to ensure your care. Regardless of the source, all information will be protected in accordance with the highest legal and ethical standards.

Disclosure of Your Protected Health Information

In certain circumstances, we may be required by law to disclose information to law enforcement or government agencies. However, Dentalvana will never use your information for marketing purposes without your written consent.

We may use or disclose your health information to send you appointment reminders or other communications—this may include voicemail messages, emails, text messages, postcards, or letters.

Your Patient Rights

You have the right to:
- Request copies of your health records, in a variety of available formats.
- Request an accounting of disclosures we or our business associates have made, beyond those permitted for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
- Request in writing that certain uses or disclosures of your information be restricted, where permitted by law.
- Reasonable, legally allowed fees may apply for copies of your records.

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, please contact us immediately. You also have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

We sincerely thank you for choosing Dentalvana for your dental care. Your trust means a great deal to us, and we remain dedicated to protecting your privacy with the utmost respect and professionalism.

A copy of this notice is available upon request.