Notice of Privacy Practices

This notice describes how dental information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Kast Dental, your privacy is a top priority. We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your health information and to provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.

How We May Use and Disclose Your Health Information

We may use or share your health information for the following reasons:

Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your care with other healthcare providers.
Payment: To bill and collect payment from you, insurance companies, or other payers.
Healthcare Operations: To run our practice, improve care, and contact you when necessary.
As Required by Law: For public health reporting, legal proceedings, law enforcement, or government oversight when legally obligated.

We will not use or disclose your health information for other purposes without your written authorization.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and obtain a copy of your dental records
Request a correction to your records if you believe they are incorrect
Request a restriction on how your information is used or disclosed
Receive a list of disclosures we’ve made (upon request)
Choose how we communicate with you (e.g., home or work phone, mail, email)
File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

Paper Copy Available

A full printed version of this Notice of Privacy Practices is always available in the yellow folder in our waiting room. You are welcome to review it or request your own copy at any time.