Effective February 16, 2026
Substance Use Disorder–Related Information
Some information, such as HIV-related information, genetic information, alcohol and/or substance use disorder treatment records, and mental health records may be entitled to special confidentiality protections under applicable state or federal law. We will abide by these special protections as they pertain to applicable cases involving these types of records
In limited circumstances, we may receive health information related to substance use disorder (SUD), such as information you voluntarily provide in your medical history, information received from another health care provider, or information necessary for emergency treatment.
Our dental practice is not a substance use disorder treatment program as defined under federal law. However, when applicable, certain SUD-related information may be subject to additional federal protections under 42 CFR Part 2, in addition to HIPAA.
In no event will we use or disclose your Part 2 Program record, or testimony that describes the information contained in your Part 2 Program record, in any civil, criminal, administrative, or legislative proceedings by any Federal, State, or local authority, against you, unless authorized by your consent or the order of a court after it provides you notice of the court order
Uses and Disclosures
We use and disclose your health information, including any SUD-related information, as permitted or required by law for treatment, payment, and health care operations.
If SUD-related information we receive is subject to 42 CFR Part 2, we will comply with any applicable legal restrictions on its use or disclosure, including requirements for patient consent, unless an exception under federal law applies (such as a medical emergency).
Legal Proceedings
Federal law may restrict the use or disclosure of certain SUD-related information in civil, criminal, administrative, or legislative proceedings against you without your written consent or a qualifying court order, when such information is subject to 42 CFR Part 2.
Your Rights
You have rights under HIPAA with respect to your health information, including the right to:
- Request access to or a copy of your records
- Request corrections
- Request restrictions in certain circumstances
- Receive an accounting of disclosures, as applicable
If any SUD-related information you provide is subject to additional protections under federal or state law, those protections will be honored as required.
Our Responsibilities
We are required by law to:
- Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information
- Follow the terms of this Notice of Privacy Practices
- Comply with applicable federal and state privacy laws
Effective Date
This Notice of Privacy Practices is effective February 16, 2026.
