Last updated: May 25th, 2023

At Tan Thai Dental Studios, Mission Dolores Dental Care, and Paradise Valley Dental Studios we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our patient's personal information. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the personal information of our patients. We comply with all applicable privacy laws and regulations to ensure the security and confidentiality of your personal information.

1. Collection of Personal Information: We collect personal information directly from our patients or their authorized representatives. This information may include, but is not limited to:

   • Contact information (name, address, phone number, email address)

   • Date of birth and gender

   • Dental and medical history

   • Insurance information

   • Payment details

2. Use of Personal Information: We use personal information for the following purposes:

   • Providing dental services and treatments

   • Scheduling appointments and reminders

   • Billing and payment processing

   • Communicating with patients regarding their dental care

   • Responding to inquiries and providing information about our services

   • Maintaining patient records and administering patient accounts

3. Disclosure of Personal Information: We may disclose personal information in the following circumstances:

   • To dental professionals and staff involved in providing treatment and care

   • To insurance companies for claims processing and verification

   • To third-party service providers who assist us in operating our dental office when required by law or court order

   We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Safeguarding Personal Information: We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We use physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to secure all data and information collected.

5. Retention of Personal Information: We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

6. Patient Rights: Patients have the right to access, update, and correct their personal information held by our dental office. They may also withdraw consent for the collection, use, or disclosure of their personal information, except where required for legal or contractual reasons.

7. Website and Online Services: Our website may collect certain information automatically, such as IP addresses and browsing activity, through the use of cookies or similar technologies.

8. Updates to the Privacy Policy: We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated privacy policy will be posted on our website, and any significant changes will be communicated to patients directly.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy practices or the use of your personal information, please contact our dental office directly.

• Tan Thai Dental Studios - 1761 Broadway Street #224 Vallejo, California | (707)643-7885

• Paradise Valley Dental Studios - 3329 North Texas Street #88 Fairfield, California | (707)421-8400

• Mission Dolores Dental Care - 2272 Mission Street San Francisco, California | (415)863-2980