Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 7, 2026

At Morristown Dental Center, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when you visit our website or receive services from our practice.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Name
Address
Email address
Telephone number
Date of birth
Insurance information
Health information necessary for providing dental care
Information submitted through appointment request forms or other online forms

We may also collect limited technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and website usage data to improve our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Schedule and confirm appointments
Provide dental care and treatment
Respond to inquiries
Process billing and insurance claims
Send appointment reminders and patient communications
Improve our services and website
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

Text Messaging (SMS)

If you provide your mobile phone number and consent to receive text messages, you may receive messages related to:

Appointment reminders
Appointment confirmations
Scheduling updates
Treatment follow-up
Billing notifications
Other healthcare-related communications

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties except as necessary to provide our messaging services.

Sharing of Information

We may share your information only as necessary to:

Process insurance claims
Work with trusted service providers who assist in operating our practice
Comply with applicable laws or legal obligations
Protect the rights, safety, or property of our patients, staff, or practice

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

HIPAA

As a healthcare provider, Morristown Dental Center complies with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your protected health information is handled in accordance with these regulations.

Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze website performance. You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you choose.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Morristown Dental Center
Morristown, Tennessee
Phone: 423-581-0331