The following information helps our office provide dental care that is safe and appropriate for your overall health. Some questions may seem unrelated to your dental or gum health, but they help us better understand and manage your oral health.
PRIVACY STATEMENT
A. I have read and understand the PRIVACY STATEMENT FOR PATIENTS.
B. I consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of my personal information as presented in the statement.
I, the undersigned, certify that all the above medical and dental information is true to my knowledge and I have not omitted any pertinent information. I understand that it is my responsibility to inform this office of any change in my medical status.
A. I authorize the release, to my dental benefits plan administrator and the CDA, of information contained in claims submitted electronically. I also authorize the communication of information related to the coverage of services to Dr Kevin J. McCann.
B. I hereby assign my benefits, payable from claims submitted electronically, on my behalf to Smiles First Corption.
C. This authorization shall continue in effect until the undersigned revokes it.
1. Please remember that once you have made an appointment, this time is reserved for you. At least 2 business days prior notice must be given if cancellation is absolutely necessary.
2. Office policy is that services are paid for at each visit by the patient or through direct billing if dental insurance is applicable.
3. Regarding insurance: We offer direct billing to insurance providers whenever possible. Please note that insurance coverage is not guaranteed, and patients are ultimately responsible for any unpaid balances or charges on their account.
Privacy of our patient’s personal information is important to us. We are committed to collecting, using and disclosing personal information responsibly.
Personal Information Personal information for our purposes is that information necessary for the provision of professional oral health care services provided to you, and information necessary to administer this dental practice. Personal information includes all that information provided by you to us on our patient information/health/medical history form at the first visit and any subsequent visits. Personal information may also include any information provided by you to us during the normal course of communication between patient and dental office staff. We will use and disclose only information provided to us by you or another person acting on your behalf.
Information Protection We are committed to protecting your personal information. We have established and implemented a variety of security measures to properly manage and safeguard your personal information from loss, theft and unauthorized access. Access to your personal information shall be on a “need to know” basis.
Information Disclosure Your personal information shall be disclosed to only those who have a need to know and the specific information disclosed shall be restricted to only that information relevant to the recipients’ need to know. Those who have a need to know include other dentists and health care providers, dental specialists, personal physicians, dental lab. Further, the personal information disclosed to dental benefit providers is limited to only that personal information required by the provider. You may at any time designate any restrictions as to whom we may disclose your personal information or restrict the content of a disclosure.
Information Retention and Destruction We will retain your personal information for the period necessary to continue providing oral health services to you, and for its related administration. We will destroy information in a secure manner when the information is no longer necessary for the provision of oral health services and is not required to be retained for compliance with Provincial or Federal regulations or statutes.
Your Access to Your Records We are committed to providing you with open access to your personal information held by us. You may at any time ask us to see your records held by us and to request amendments to that information. We will provide access to you within a reasonable time-frame recognizing your desire for the information and our need to carry on our practice with limited interruption.
Contact Should you have any questions, comments or concerns, please bring them to the attention of Dr Kevin J. McCann. We will be pleased to assist you.