Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how Island Dental Associates collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
Last updated: March 2026
1. Information We Collect
Island Dental Associates may collect the following types of personal information when you visit our offices or use our website:
- Full name, date of birth, and contact information (phone number, email address, mailing address)
- Insurance information and policy details
- Dental and medical health records, including X-rays, treatment plans, and clinical notes
- Payment and billing information, including credit card or bank account details
- Website usage data, such as pages visited, browser type, and IP address
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Providing dental treatment and managing your care
- Scheduling and confirming appointments
- Processing billing, insurance claims, and payments
- Communicating with you about your treatment, appointments, and account
- Improving our services, website, and patient experience
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take the security of your personal information seriously and employ multiple safeguards to protect it:
- Encrypted electronic health record systems that meet or exceed industry standards
- Role-based access controls limiting information access to authorized staff only
- Ongoing staff training on privacy practices and data security protocols
- Secure disposal of physical and electronic records when no longer needed
- Regular security audits and system updates
4. Information Sharing
Island Dental Associates does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your insurance provider for claims processing and benefit verification
- With dental laboratories that fabricate your restorations or appliances
- With referral providers when specialized care is needed
- As required by law, court order, or government regulation
- With your explicit written consent for any other purpose
5. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and review your dental records and personal information on file
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Request deletion of your personal information where applicable under law
- Receive a copy of your records in a commonly used electronic format
6. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses basic analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our site. This helps us improve the user experience and ensure our website functions properly.
We do not use third-party advertising trackers or sell website usage data. Cookies used on our site are limited to those necessary for website functionality and basic traffic analytics.
7. Children’s Privacy
Island Dental Associates provides dental care to pediatric patients. We collect health information for minors only with the consent of a parent or legal guardian. Parents and guardians may access, review, and request changes to their child’s records at any time.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us:
Island Dental Associates
Phone: (516) 565-6565
Franklin Square Office: 639 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY 11010
Levittown Office: 3072 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756
Email: privacy@islanddentalassociates.com