Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 02.13.2026
Last Updated: 02.13.2026
Advanced Dental Arts (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose personal information, including information collected through our website and SMS communications.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when patients or visitors interact with our website, contact our office, or receive services. This information may include:
- Full name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Date of birth
- Insurance information
- Appointment and treatment information
- Information submitted through website forms
- SMS opt-in and communication preferences
We may also collect limited non-personal information such as browser type, device type, and website usage data to improve website functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Scheduling and confirming appointments
- Sending appointment reminders
- Providing treatment follow-ups and care instructions
- Processing billing and insurance claims
- Responding to patient inquiries and customer service requests
- Sending office notifications or service updates
- Sending marketing or promotional messages (only if patient consent is provided)
- Improving our services and website functionality
- Maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
SMS Messaging and Mobile Information
If you provide your mobile phone number and consent to receive text messages, you may receive SMS communications related to:
- Appointment reminders and confirmations
- Treatment or care follow-ups
- Billing notifications
- Office announcements or service updates
- Promotional or marketing messages (only if consent is provided)
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
Patients may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message. For assistance, reply HELP or contact our office directly at the contact information listed below.
Sharing of Personal Information
We respect patient privacy and maintain strict confidentiality standards.
We do not sell, rent, or share patient personal information, including mobile phone numbers, with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers that assist in operating our practice, such as:
- Appointment scheduling and patient management systems
- Billing and payment processing vendors
- SMS and communication service providers
- IT and data hosting providers
These service providers are required to protect patient information and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.
HIPAA and Healthcare Privacy
As a healthcare provider, we comply with applicable federal and state privacy regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Protected Health Information (PHI) is handled in accordance with applicable healthcare privacy and security requirements.
Please note that standard SMS messaging may not always be fully secure. We limit the use of sensitive health information in text communications whenever possible.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Access to patient information is restricted to authorized personnel only.
Data Retention
Your Privacy Rights
Patients and website users have the right to:
- Request access to their personal information
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information where legally permitted
- Withdraw consent for SMS or marketing communications
- Ask questions regarding privacy practices
To exercise these rights, please contact our office using the information below.
Cookies and Website Tracking
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Children's Privacy
Our services and website are not directed toward children under the age of 13 without parental or guardian involvement. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Advanced Dental Arts
Address: 55 E 9th St, New York, NY 10003
Phone: +1 (212) 388 1170 | +1 (332) 301-6979
Email: info@advanceddentalartsnyc.com
Website: advanceddentalartsnyc.com