Last Updated: October 27, 2025

The Implant Center
511 SW 10th Ave #1102, Portland OR 97205
Phone:  (971) 316-5776  
Email: team@theimplantcenter.com

1. Scope and Who This Applies To

This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information in two ways:

1. Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA): How we use and disclose your health information and your rights under HIPAA and Oregon law.
    
2. Website Privacy Policy: How we handle non-health information collected through our website, forms, and communications.
    

We provide dental surgery and anesthesia services. We do not treat anyone under 14 and do not knowingly collect information from children under 14.

2. Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)

Our Duties
We are required by law to protect your health information, provide this notice, and notify you if your privacy is compromised.

How We May Use and Share Information

• Treatment: To provide and coordinate your care.
   
• Payment: To bill and process payments, including insurance.
   
• Healthcare Operations: For quality, compliance, and management.
   
• As Required by Law: For public health, regulators, or legal authorities.
   
• Business Associates: Vendors under HIPAA-compliant contracts (labs, IT, etc.).
   

Other uses, such as marketing, require your written permission. You may revoke permission at any time in writing.

Your HIPAA Rights

• Access and get copies of your records.
   
• Request corrections if you believe records are wrong.
   
• Ask for restrictions on disclosures (with some limits).
   
• Request confidential communications.
   
• Receive a list of certain disclosures.
   
• Get a paper copy of this notice at any time.
   
• File a complaint without fear of retaliation.
   

3. Anesthesia and Surgical Information

We maintain additional medical details for safe anesthesia and surgical care. This information is protected with the same safeguards as all health records.

4. Website Privacy Policy (Non-Health Information)

Information We Collect Online

• Name, email, phone, address you provide in forms.
   
• Device information, IP address, and site usage through cookies.
   
• Emails, texts, and form submissions.
   

How We Use It

• To schedule visits, respond to requests, and improve services.
   
• For analytics, security, and communications.
   
• For marketing about our services (you can opt out).
   

Cookies and Analytics
We may use cookies and analytics tools. You can manage cookies through your browser.

Third-Party Services
We may link to or use tools (maps, scheduling, payment). Their policies apply when you use those services.

SMS and Email
By providing your phone or email, you consent to messages about your care. Standard rates may apply. You may opt out at any time.

5. Data Security and Retention

We use safeguards to protect your information. Records are kept as required by law and professional standards.

6. Children’s Privacy

We do not treat or collect information from children under 14. 

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Updates will be posted with a new effective date.

8. Contact Us or File a Complaint

The Implant Center
511 SW 10th Ave #1102, Portland OR 97205
Phone:   (971) 316-5776
Email: team@theimplantcenter.com

You may also file a HIPAA complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.