Privacy Policy for Horizon Dental

Last updated: 2/22/2024

At Horizon Dental, located at 7610 W US Highway 50, Salida, CO 81201, the protection of our patients’ privacy is a priority. This Privacy Policy provides detailed information on how we handle the collection, use, and protection of your personal information, and we stand by our commitment to ensure that your data will not be sold.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information provided by our patients during the course of our services, which may include:

• Personal identification details (Name, email address, phone number, etc.)
• Health and medical history necessary for dental care
• Billing and payment information

2. Use of Your Information

The information we collect serves the purpose of:

• Delivering quality dental care and services
• Communicating necessary appointment details, treatment plans, and health advisories
• Processing payments and conducting insurance billing
• Keeping accurate medical records for our practice

3. Protection of Your Information

Horizon Dental is devoted to ensuring the security of your personal information:

• Compliance with HIPAA standards safeguards the confidentiality of your health information.
• Access to sensitive data is limited to authorized staff within our practice.
• We employ advanced cybersecurity measures to protect electronic records.

4. Sharing Your Information

Horizon Dental does not sell patient personal or medical information to third parties. We disclose your information to third parties only when necessary for your dental treatment, payment purposes, or as legally required, such as:

• To dental labs for custom dental work
• To other healthcare providers for coordinated care
• To insurance companies for claims management
• When mandated by legal processes

5. Your Rights and Choices

As our patient, you are entitled to:

• Request access to your personal and health information
• Ask for corrections to any erroneous or incomplete information
• Receive notification of any security breach affecting your information

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Horizon Dental may periodically update this Privacy Policy. Should any significant changes occur, we will inform you via email or a notice on our website before the change becomes effective.

7. Contact Us

For inquiries about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please reach out to us at:

Horizon Dental 7610 W US Highway 50

Salida, CO 81201

(719) 539-5440

By choosing Horizon Dental for your dental care needs, you consent to our Privacy Policy and its terms. We are unwavering in our commitment to your privacy and the security of your personal and health information.