Our Commitment To Your Privacy

This Privacy Policy explains how Sara Kohen Dean, DMD collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information when you visit our Ormond Beach dental website or become a patient at our practice. We follow strict state and federal regulations, including HIPAA guidelines, to help ensure your sensitive health information remains secure and properly protected.

Information We Collect

To provide you with a tailored, one-on-one dental experience, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Details: Your name, address, phone number, email address, and date of birth.
  • Health Information: Your comprehensive medical and dental history, digital X-rays, 3-D imaging (CBCT), and clinical treatment records.
  • Financial Information: Your dental insurance details and payment information, including applications for our financing partners like CareCredit and Cherry.
  • Digital Data: Standard website usage data, such as IP addresses and cookies, to help us improve your online experience.

How We Use Your Information

We utilize your information strictly to support your healthcare journey and provide you with exceptional, evidence-based dentistry. We may use your data to:

  • Design and execute your personalized treatment plans.
  • Schedule appointments and send you gentle reminders.
  • Process payments, submit insurance claims on your behalf, and coordinate sophisticated financing.
  • Communicate with you regarding your ongoing oral health and care.
Ormond Beach dental office Waiting Room
Front Desk at Sara Kohen Dean DMD in Ormond Beach
Ormond Beach dental Operatory room
Artwork hanging in our Ormond Beach office
our Ormond Beach dental clinic treatment area.

Information Sharing And Disclosure

We respect your exclusive right to privacy. We will never sell your personal or medical information to third parties. We only share your data under the following circumstances:

  • Trusted Partners: With dental laboratories, trusted local experts, or financing providers (like CareCredit or Cherry) directly involved in your authorized care.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or standard healthcare compliance regulations.
  • With Your Consent: We will always obtain your explicit, written permission before releasing your health records to any party not directly involved in your treatment or billing.

Data Security

We employ state-of-the-art digital security measures and secure server environments to protect your personal and health information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Our dedicated team is thoroughly trained in maintaining strict patient confidentiality.

Your Patient Rights

You have the right to clear, complete information regarding your own health data. You may request to:

  • Access and review a copy of your complete dental records.
  • Request corrections or updates to your personal or medical information.
  • Obtain a detailed account of how and with whom your information has been shared.