WALT ORTHODONTICS PRIVACY

Our office collects, uses, and shares patient personal information.

Our office collects, uses, and shares personal information for these reasons:

Provide safe and effective patient care.Identify and evaluate your health needs.Offer healthcare options and treatments.To inform you about treatment options.To allow us to reach you.To keep in touch with you.To provide treatment, care, and services related to dental and facial health.To communicate with other healthcare providers, including specialists and referring dentists.To keep in touch with you, share healthcare information, and schedule or confirm appointments.To help us follow up efficiently on treatment, care, and billing.For teaching and demonstration purposes, using anonymous information.To process and submit dental claims for third-party payment.To meet legal and regulatory requirements, including timely submission of patient records to the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario as needed, per the Regulated Health Professions Act.To fulfill voluntary agreements with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, including timely delivery and review of patient records for regulatory purposes.To allow potential buyers, brokers, or advisors to assess the dental practice.To enable potential buyers, brokers, or advisors to conduct an audit in preparation for a practice sale.To provide your records to the dentist’s insurance carrier so they can assess liability and determine damages, if applicable.To prepare materials for the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board (HPARB).To bill for goods and services.To handle credit card payments.To collect outstanding accounts.To help this office meet all regulatory requirements.To comply with the law.

Thank you for your support and understanding as we work to comply.