We are required by law to:
• Maintain the privacy and security of your child’s protected health information
• Provide you with this Notice explaining our legal duties and privacy practices
• Follow the privacy practices described in this Notice
• Notify you if a breach occurs that compromises the privacy of your child’s information

We reserve the right to change this Notice at any time. Updated notices will apply to all information we maintain and will be available in our office and upon request.

We may use and disclose your child’s protected health information for the following purposes:

Treatment
We may use and share information to provide and coordinate dental care.

Examples include:
• Reviewing dental records and X-rays
• Consulting with specialists or pediatricians
• Referring your child to another healthcare provider
• Sharing information with laboratories or imaging providers

Payment
We may use health information to bill and receive payment for services.

Examples include:
• Submitting claims to dental insurance providers
• Verifying insurance eligibility or benefits
• Collecting payment or processing billing statements

Healthcare Operations
We may use health information to operate and improve our dental practice.

Examples include:
• Quality improvement and staff training
• Business and administrative activities
• Licensing, compliance, and regulatory audits
• Appointment reminders by phone, email, or text message
• Calling your child’s name in the waiting room

We may share information with trusted business associates such as billing companies, software providers, or consultants who assist in operating our practice. These parties are required by law and contract to protect your information.

We may disclose health information when required or permitted by law, including:
• Public health reporting
• Reporting suspected child abuse or neglect
• Preventing serious threats to health or safety
• Health oversight activities (audits or investigations)
• Court orders, subpoenas, or legal proceedings
• Law enforcement purposes
• Workers’ compensation claims

Unless you object, we may share relevant health information with:
• Parents or legal guardians
• Family members involved in your child’s care
• Individuals responsible for payment of care

If the child is unable to agree or object, we may disclose information if it is in the child’s best interest.

Certain uses and disclosures require your written authorization, including:
• Most marketing communications
• Uses or disclosures not described in this Notice

You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.

You have the following rights regarding your child’s health information:

Right to Access
You may request to inspect or obtain copies of your child’s dental records.

Right to Request Amendments
You may request corrections to information you believe is incorrect or incomplete.

Right to Request Restrictions
You may request limits on how we use or disclose health information.

Right to Confidential Communications
You may request that we communicate with you through a specific method or location.

Right to an Accounting of Disclosures
You may request a list of certain disclosures of health information made by our office.

Right to a Copy of This Notice
You may request a printed copy of this Notice at any time.

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

However, medical information governed by HIPAA is generally exempt from CCPA/CPRA requirements. This means most patient health information handled by our dental practice is protected under HIPAA instead.

For personal information not covered by HIPAA (such as website inquiries, employment applications, or marketing communications), California residents may have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we collect
• Request deletion of personal information (where legally permitted)
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Request information about categories of personal information collected
• Limit the use of certain sensitive personal information

We do not sell or share patient personal information for advertising purposes.

Requests related to California privacy rights may be submitted using the contact information below.

We implement appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect personal and health information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Questions or Complaints

If you have questions about this Notice or believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact us:

Big Little Teeth Pediatric Dentistry
Phone: 650-581-3887
Address: 1098 Foster City Blvd, Suite 205
Foster City, CA 94404
Email: yunlee@biglittleteeth.com

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights.

We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

We reserve the right to change or update this Notice of Privacy Practices at any time, as permitted by applicable federal and California law. If we make changes, the revised Notice will apply to all protected health information we maintain, including information created or received before the changes were made.

The updated Notice will include a new effective date and will be available in the following ways:
- Available on our website (if applicable)
- Provided upon request at any time

You may request a copy of the most current version of this Notice by contacting our office.