Privacy Policy

1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Smile N Style is committed to protecting the privacy of your Protected Health Information (“PHI”). We are required by federal and New Jersey law to:

• •Maintain the privacy of your health information
• •Provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices
• •Follow the terms of the notice currently in effect

2. How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

A. Treatment

We may use and disclose your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your dental care. This may include sharing information with other dentists, specialists, dental laboratories, or healthcare providers involved in your treatment.

B. Payment

We may use and disclose your health information to bill and collect payment for services provided to you. This may include communications with insurance companies, benefit plans, or collection agencies.

C. Healthcare Operations

We may use your information for business operations such as quality assurance, staff training, licensing, audits, and practice management.

3. Uses and Disclosures Permitted or Required by Law

We may use or disclose your health information without your authorization for purposes such as:

• •Public health and safety activities
• •Compliance with federal, state, or local laws
• •Health oversight activities
• •Judicial or administrative proceedings
• •Law enforcement purposes
• •To prevent a serious threat to health or safety

4. Uses and Disclosures Requiring Written Authorization

Any use or disclosure of your health information not described in this notice will only be made with your written authorization. You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing, except where we have already acted in reliance on it.

5. Your Rights Under HIPAA and New Jersey Law

You have the right to:

• •Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your information
• •Request confidential communications, such as receiving information at a different address or phone number
• •Inspect and receive copies of your dental records
• •Request amendments to your records if you believe they are incorrect or incomplete
• •Receive an accounting of disclosures
• •Receive a paper copy of this notice at any time, even if you agreed to receive it electronically

Requests must be submitted in writing to the contact listed below.

6. New Jersey–Specific Privacy Protections

New Jersey law may provide additional privacy protections beyond federal HIPAA regulations. Smile N Style complies with all applicable New Jersey statutes and regulations regarding the confidentiality and security of patient health information.

7. Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to change this Notice of Privacy Practices. Any changes will apply to all health information we maintain. The revised notice will be available in our office and on our website, if applicable.

8. Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:

You may also file a complaint with:

• •U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights
• •New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety – Division of Consumer Affairs

You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.