Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)
This notice describes how medical and dental information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.
Million Dollar Smile (“we,” “us”) is required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI), provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and notify you following a breach of unsecured PHI.
How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI
- Treatment — to provide, coordinate, or manage your dental care.
- Payment — to obtain payment from you, your insurer, or other payers.
- Healthcare operations — quality assessment, staff training, business planning, and compliance.
- As required by law — including public health, health oversight, and judicial proceedings when legally required.
Your Rights
- Request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your PHI
- Request confidential communications
- Inspect and obtain a copy of your dental record
- Request an amendment to your record
- Receive an accounting of disclosures
- Obtain a paper copy of this notice
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our office or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): hhs.gov/ocr. You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
California residents may have additional rights regarding personal information collected through our website, including the right to know, delete, and correct certain personal information, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell your personal information.
To exercise these rights, contact us at (858) 412-5777 or visit our office at 3737 Moraga Ave Unit B307, San Diego, CA 92117.
Cookies & Website Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics 4 (and Google Tag Manager when configured) to measure visits, phone clicks, and appointment-request conversions. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Analytics tools collect anonymized usage data and do not receive your dental records.
Contact
Million Dollar Smile
3737 Moraga Ave Unit B307, San Diego, CA 92117
Phone: (858) 412-5777