Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 28, 2025
Our Legal Duty
At Dentique, we are committed to maintaining the privacy of your protected health information (PHI) in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. This notice explains our legal duties and privacy practices, as well as your rights regarding your medical information.
We are required by law to give you this notice and to follow the practices described in it. We reserve the right to change our privacy practices and the terms of this notice at any time, as permitted by law. The new terms will apply to all PHI that we maintain, including information created or received before the changes were made.
You may request a copy of this notice at any time. For more information, please contact us using the information listed at the end of this document.
Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information
We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:
Treatment:
We will use and share your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your dental care. This includes sharing information with other dentists, physicians, or specialists involved in your care.
Payment:
Your PHI will be used as needed to obtain payment for services provided. This may include verifying insurance coverage, processing claims, and performing billing operations.
Health Care Operations:
We may use your PHI for administrative and quality improvement purposes. Examples include staff training, licensing, audits, and customer service.
We may also contact you with appointment reminders or information about treatment alternatives or health-related services we offer. You may request not to receive such communications.
Business Associates:
We may share your PHI with third-party service providers who help us with billing, IT, or administrative functions. These business associates are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
Uses and Disclosures Requiring Authorization
Other uses and disclosures of your PHI not covered by this notice or permitted by law will be made only with your written authorization. You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.
Family and Friends Involved in Your Care
Unless you object, we may disclose PHI to a family member, friend, or caregiver involved in your treatment or payment for your care.
Special Situations
We may use or disclose your PHI for the following purposes:
Marketing: You may be contacted with information about services or promotions. You may opt out at any time.
Research: In limited circumstances and with appropriate safeguards.
Public Health and Safety: To prevent or control disease, report abuse, or avert serious threats.
Health Oversight and Legal Requirements: For audits, investigations, or compliance with federal and state laws.
Judicial and Law Enforcement: In response to court orders, subpoenas, or legal investigations.
Coroners and Organ Donation: For identifying deceased individuals or supporting donation processes.
Workers' Compensation: As required by law for job-related injuries or illness.
Your Rights Regarding Your Protected Health Information
Access:
You may request to view or obtain a copy of your PHI. Requests must be in writing. Fees may apply for copies or summaries.
Amendments:
You may request that we amend your PHI if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete. Requests must be in writing with justification.
Restrictions:
You may request limitations on how we use or share your PHI. While we are not required to agree, we will comply with any agreed restrictions.
Confidential Communications:
You may request that we contact you by alternative methods or at different locations. We will accommodate reasonable requests.
Accounting of Disclosures:
You have the right to receive a list of certain disclosures made after April 14, 2003 (or 2009 for electronic records), excluding those for treatment, payment, and health care operations.
Electronic or Paper Copy:
You may request this notice in paper form even if you originally received it electronically.
Questions and Complaints
If you have any questions about this notice, or if you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact us:
Dentique
Phone: 404-874-8744
Address: 1545 Peachtree St NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30309
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.