This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.
Effective Date: 8/2003
Revised: 8/28/2016
We are committed to protect the privacy of your personal health information (PHI).
This Notice of Privacy Practices (Notice) describes how we may use within our practice or network and disclose (share outside of our practice or network) your PHI to carry out treatment, payment or health care operations. We may also share your information for other purposes that are permitted or required by law. This Notice also describes your rights to access and control your PHI.
We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your PHI. We will follow the terms outlined in this Notice.
We may change our Notice at any time. Any changes will apply to all PHI. Upon your request, we will provide you with any revised Notice by:
We may use or disclose (share) your PHI to provide health care treatment for you. Your PHI may be used and disclosed by your physician, our office staff and others outside of our office that are involved in your care and treatment for the purpose of providing health care services to you.
Example: Your PHI may be provided to a physician to whom you have been referred for evaluation to ensure that the physician has the necessary information to diagnose or treat you. We may also share your PHI from time-to-time to another physician or health care provider (e.g., a specialist or laboratory) who becomes involved in your care.
We may also share your PHI with people outside of our practice that may provide medical care for you such as home health agencies.
We may use and disclose your PHI to obtain payment for services. We may provide your PHI to others in order to bill or collect payment for services.
Example: We may provide a listing of services to your insurance company to obtain payment or approval prior to certain procedures.
Business Associates: We may share PHI with contracted business associates who assist us, such as billing or transcription services.
Health Information Exchange: We may make your health information available electronically to other healthcare providers involved in your care.
Treatment Alternatives: We may inform you about treatment options or health-related services.
Appointment Reminders: We may contact you to remind you of appointments or treatment.
You may revoke your authorization in writing at any time.
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact:
Privacy Officer
H. Drummond Sharp III, DMD General & Cosmetic Dentistry
Phone: 803-324-7626
Email: drsharp@sharp-dentistry.com
You may also file a complaint with the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
Sharp Dentistry (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you opt in to receive SMS messages from us.
When you opt in to receive SMS messages, we collect:
• Your phone number
• Consent to send SMS messages
We use your information to:
• Send you the SMS messages you’ve opted in to receive
• Provide updates, promotions, or other relevant content based on your preferences
We do not share your phone number or SMS opt-in information with third parties for marketing purposes.
You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying with “STOP” to any message we send you.
We implement reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
If you have questions or concerns about our privacy practices, contact us at
This notice was published and becomes effective on 8/28/2016.
Our goal is to help every patient experience the benefits of good oral health and a beautiful smile. We value the trust you have placed in our office and strive to provide solutions that meet your dental needs and expectations of care.
