1. Introduction

Silver State Smiles (“we,“ “our,“ or “us“) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our dental practice, use our website, or engage with our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, address, date of birth, and insurance information.
• Health Information: Dental and medical history, treatment plans, x-rays, and other diagnostic information.
• Payment Information: Credit card details, insurance information, and billing records.
• Website Usage Data: Information on how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide dental care and treatment
• Process insurance claims and payments
• Communicate with you about appointments and treatment
• Improve our services and patient experience
• Send appointment reminders and follow-up care information
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Send promotional communications (with your consent)

4. HIPAA Compliance

As a healthcare provider, we are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We maintain appropriate physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your health information as required by HIPAA regulations.

You will receive our Notice of Privacy Practices, which details how your protected health information may be used and disclosed, as well as how you can access this information.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Other healthcare providers involved in your treatment
• Insurance companies for billing and claims purposes
• Business associates who assist us in our operations
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal or health information to third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical, physical, and administrative measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Under HIPAA and other applicable laws, you have certain rights regarding your health information, including:

• The right to access your health information
• The right to request corrections to your information
• The right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures
• The right to request confidential communications
• The right to receive an accounting of certain disclosures
• The right to obtain a paper copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices

To exercise these rights, please contact our privacy officer using the information provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

We provide dental services to patients of all ages, including children. For patients under 18, we collect information from and communicate with the parent or legal guardian. Our website is not intended for children under 13 to use without parental supervision.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated“ date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: