05/12/2025
Privacy Policy for DAN EASON DDS
Effective Date: 01/01/2025
Introduction
At DAN EASON DDS, we are dedicated to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the confidentiality of your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). By visiting our office or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect various types of personal information to provide the highest level of dental care and services. This information includes:
Personal Identification Information: Name, date of birth, address, phone number, email address, and emergency contact details.
Health Information: Medical history, dental history, treatment records, diagnoses, prescriptions, allergies, and other health-related information necessary for your care.
Financial Information: Insurance details, credit card information, billing address, and other financial information required for processing payments and insurance claims.
We collect this information when you visit our office, schedule an appointment, or complete forms on our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the personal and health information we collect for the following purposes:
To provide dental care and treatment
To communicate with you regarding appointments, treatment plans, and reminders
To process insurance claims, payments, and billing
To comply with applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA
To improve our services and the overall patient experience
To send periodic communications about your care, office updates, or health-related information (with your consent, when necessary)
How We Protect Your Information
We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal and health information. We implement physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These safeguards include:
Encrypted servers for storing and transmitting electronic data
Secure access controls to protect sensitive information
Confidentiality agreements with our staff and third-party service providers
Secure destruction of paper records when no longer needed
We continually assess and update our security measures to maintain the highest standard of protection.
Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose your personal and health information to third parties in the following situations:
To other health care providers, such as specialists, labs, pharmacies, or hospitals, involved in your care
To insurance companies and billing services for processing claims and payments
To third-party service providers that assist with office operations (e.g., IT support, billing, etc.), provided they follow confidentiality and privacy agreements
When required by law or regulation, such as to comply with court orders, subpoenas, or government investigations
For research or public health purposes, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and with your consent when required
Your Rights Regarding Your Information
As a patient, you have the following rights concerning your personal and health information:
Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of your health records and other personal information we maintain about you.
Right to Correct: You can request corrections to any information we have that you believe is incorrect or incomplete.
Right to Request Restrictions: You have the right to request that we limit the use or disclosure of your personal information in certain situations.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have given us consent for specific uses of your information (e.g., marketing communications), you may withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact our office using the information below.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not under our control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal obligations. When we make updates, we will post the revised Privacy Policy on our website and update the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
DAN EASON DDS
2670 Union Ave Extended # 130
Memphis, TN 38112
Phone: (901) 327-3800
