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Privacy Policy
Backcountry Dental Privacy Policy
Kellogg, Idaho
Effective Date: September 1, 2025
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At Backcountry Dental, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our patients’ personal and health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information, your rights, and our responsibilities under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and applicable Idaho state laws.
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1. Information We Collect
We collect personal and health information needed to provide dental care and operate our practice, including:
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Contact information (name, address, phone number, email)
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Date of birth, insurance details, and payment information
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Medical and dental history, treatment records, X-rays, and photographs
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Communications between you and our office
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2. How We Use and Share Your Information
We use and disclose your information for purposes including:
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Treatment: Sharing information with dental specialists, labs, or other healthcare providers involved in your care.
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Payment: Billing your insurance company, processing payments, and working with third-party financing (e.g., CareCredit, Cherry).
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Healthcare Operations: Quality assessment, staff training, and administrative functions to improve our services.
We may also share your information as required by law (e.g., public health reporting, legal proceedings, law enforcement requests).
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3. Your Rights
As our patient, you have the right to:
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Request a copy of your dental records.
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Request corrections to your records if you believe they are incorrect or incomplete.
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Request limits on how we use or disclose your information.
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Receive a list of certain disclosures we have made about your information.
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Request confidential communication (e.g., contacting you only at certain numbers).
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File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
Requests should be made in writing to our Privacy Officer listed below.
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4. Safeguarding Your Information
We take measures to protect your personal and health information, including:
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Secured electronic record systems with password protection and encryption.
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Physical safeguards for paper records and X-rays.
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Staff training on HIPAA compliance and privacy procedures.
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5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted in our office and on our website, with the effective date updated accordingly.
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6. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your rights, contact:
Backcountry Dental