HIPPA

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

Toomey Family Dentistry
Effective Date: February 17, 2026

Your Health Information. Your Rights. Our Responsibilities.

At Toomey Family Dentistry, we are committed to protecting your health information as required by federal law (HIPAA).

How We Use Your Information

We may use or share your health information to:

  • Provide and coordinate your dental treatment

  • Obtain payment from your insurance company

  • Manage and improve our practice operations

  • Contact you about appointments or treatment options

We may share relevant information with specialists, dental labs, or insurance providers when necessary for your care.

We will never sell your health information.

We will obtain your written permission before using your information for marketing or for any purpose not described in this notice.

Special Protections

Certain types of information (such as substance use disorder treatment records, mental health information, HIV/AIDS status, and genetic information) may have additional legal protections.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Get a copy of your dental records

  • Request corrections to your records

  • Request restrictions on certain disclosures

  • Request confidential communications

  • Receive notice if your information is ever breached

  • File a complaint without fear of retaliation

Questions or Complaints?

Privacy Officer: Whitney Fernald
📞 (865) 429-4333
📠 (865) 429-2969
📧 [email protected]

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