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.





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.