Last updated: November 18th, 2025
Metropolitan Smile Design is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and safeguard your information when you visit our website, contact our office or receive services from our clinic.
If you have any questions, please contact us at:
Phone: (954) 322 3865
Location: Tamarac, Florida
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Date of birth
• Mailing address
• Insurance information (if applicable)
• Appointment requests
• Payment information
Health Information (Protected Health Information, PHI)
• Medical history
• Dental records
• Treatment information
• X rays, photos and diagnostic records
• Information you share during consultations
Technical Information
When you visit our website, we may collect:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Cookies and tracking data
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal and health information to:
• Schedule and manage appointments
• Provide dental treatment and services
• Maintain accurate medical and billing records
• Communicate with you regarding appointments or treatment plans
• Send reminders, updates or promotions (only with your consent)
• Process payments and insurance claims
• Improve our services and website functionality
• Comply with legal or regulatory requirements, including HIPAA
3. How We Protect Your Information
We follow security procedures to safeguard your information, including:
• Secure electronic record systems
• Encryption and password protection
• Limited staff access based on role
• HIPAA compliant data handling
• Physical safeguards within the clinic
Although we take every reasonable step to protect your information, no electronic system is completely secure.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your information.
We may share information only with:
• Dental specialists involved in your care (with your authorization)
• Insurance companies for billing and claims
• Laboratories assisting with dental work
• HIPAA compliant service providers (software, billing, imaging systems)
• Legal authorities when required by law
Any partner or vendor handling PHI must meet HIPAA requirements.
5. Your Rights Under HIPAA
You have the right to:
• Request a copy of your dental records
• Request corrections to your records
• Request limits on how your information is used
• Request confidential communication
• Obtain a list of disclosures
• Withdraw consent for non essential communication
Requests can be submitted to our office in writing.
6. Cookies and Online Tracking
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to:
• Improve user experience
• Track website performance
• Personalize content or ads
You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.
7. Marketing Communication
You may receive reminders, updates or promotional messages by email or SMS only if you have provided consent.
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP or unsubscribing.
8. Third Party Links
Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
9. Children’s Privacy
We may collect information about minors for dental treatment with parent or guardian consent.
We do not knowingly collect information from children without appropriate authorization.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted with the updated date.
11. Contact Us
For questions about this policy or your privacy rights, contact us:
Metropolitan Smile Design
Tamarac, Florida
Phone: (954) 322 3865