Effective Date: January 1, 2026
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL AND DENTAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
Parkwood Dental Associates, P.A. understands the importance of protecting your health information and is committed to maintaining the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI). We create and maintain records of the care and services we provide to you and may receive records from other healthcare providers. These records are used to provide care, coordinate treatment, obtain payment, and meet our professional and legal obligations.
We are required by law to:
This Notice explains how Parkwood Dental Associates may use and disclose your health information, your rights regarding that information, and our legal responsibilities.
If you have questions about this Notice, please contact Parkwood Dental Associates at (843) 571-6795 or using the information provided on our Contact page.
Your dental and medical record is the physical and electronic documentation of your care and is the property of Parkwood Dental Associates; however, the information within the record belongs to you. Federal and state law permit us to use and disclose your health information for the following purposes:
We use your health information to provide dental and healthcare services. This may include sharing information with dentists, physicians, specialists, laboratories, pharmacies, or other healthcare providers involved in your care, including referral-based care when services are not provided in our office.
We may use and disclose your health information to obtain payment for services provided. This may include sharing information with your dental or medical insurance plan or other responsible parties.
We may use and disclose health information to support the operation of Parkwood Dental Associates, including quality improvement activities, staff training, credentialing, audits, legal services, compliance programs, and business management. We may also share information with business associates (such as billing services) who are contractually required to protect your information.
We may contact you to remind you of scheduled appointments or follow-up care. Messages may be left by voicemail or with another person unless you request otherwise.
We may ask you to sign in upon arrival or call your name when it is time for your appointment.
With your permission—or when permitted by law—we may share limited health information with family members or others involved in your care or payment for care. In emergency or disaster situations, we may disclose information to assist with notification efforts.
We may provide information related to your treatment, care coordination, or services offered by Parkwood Dental Associates. We will not sell your health information or use it for marketing purposes requiring authorization without your written consent.
We may disclose health information when required by law, including for public health reporting, abuse or neglect reporting, health oversight activities, judicial proceedings, or law enforcement purposes.
We may disclose information for:
If a breach of unsecured protected health information occurs, we will notify you as required by law.
Except as described in this Notice, Parkwood Dental Associates will not use or disclose your health information without your written authorization. You may revoke an authorization at any time in writing.
You have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact Parkwood Dental Associates at (843) 571-6795, or in writing at 651 Saint Andrews Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29407.
Parkwood Dental Associates reserves the right to amend this Notice at any time. Any revised Notice will apply to all protected health information we maintain. The current Notice will be posted in our office and on our website.
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with Parkwood Dental Associates without fear of retaliation. Complaints may be submitted by phone at (843) 571-6795 or in writing to:
Parkwood Dental Associates, P.A.
651 Saint Andrews Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29407
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights:
You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
