HIPPA

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

First Impressions Dental & Cosmetics

Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective Date: 5/21/26

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

First Impressions Dental & Cosmetics is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal and health information.

Our Responsibilities

We are required by law to:

  • Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information (“PHI”)

  • Provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices

  • Follow the terms of this notice currently in effect

  • Notify you in the event of a breach involving unsecured protected health information

How We May Use and Disclose Your Information

Your health information may be used or disclosed for purposes including:

Treatment

We may use your information to provide, coordinate, or manage your dental care and virtual consultation services.

Example:
Reviewing medical history, symptoms, uploaded images, or consultation notes to provide professional guidance.

Payment

We may use or disclose information to process payments or verify appointment-related transactions.

Healthcare Operations

We may use information to support business operations such as:

  • Scheduling

  • Quality improvement

  • Administrative activities

  • Staff training

  • Maintaining records

Other Permitted or Required Uses

We may disclose information when required by law, including:

  • Public health reporting

  • Legal proceedings

  • Compliance with government regulations

  • Preventing serious threats to health or safety

Uses Requiring Authorization

Certain uses and disclosures require your written authorization, including:

  • Marketing communications unrelated to your care

  • Sharing information beyond treatment, payment, or operations when required by law

You may revoke authorization in writing at any time where legally permitted.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access Your Records

Request access to or copies of your health information.

Request Corrections

Request amendments to inaccurate or incomplete information.

Request Restrictions

Ask us to limit certain uses or disclosures of your information.

Request Confidential Communications

Request communication through alternative methods or locations.

Receive a Copy of This Notice

You may request a paper or electronic copy of this notice at any time.

Security of Your Information

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal and health information.

While we strive to use secure systems and platforms, no method of electronic communication or storage can be guaranteed completely secure.

Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to revise this Notice of Privacy Practices at any time.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Questions or Concerns

If you have questions regarding this Notice or your privacy rights, please contact:

First Impressions Dental & Cosmetics
firstimpressiondnc@gmail.com
774-231-8531