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We believe in the integrity of doctor and
patient relationship. Therefore, we adhere to the right of the patient to
privacy as far as the law of the state of California and the United States
provide. Please click here to display our
clinic's detailed privacy policy.
Furthermore, we would like to declare our
assent to the Dental Patient's Bill of Rights, which are:
You, the Patient, have the right...
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to schedule an appointment with your dentist in a
timely manner;
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to see the dentist every time you receive dental
treatment;
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to know in advance the type and expected cost of
treatment;
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to expect dental team members to use appropriate
infection and sterilization controls;
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to ask about treatment alternatives and be told, in
language you can understand, the advantages and disadvantages of each;
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to ask your dentist to explain all the treatment
options regardless of coverage or cost;
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to know the education and training of your dentist
and the dental team;
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to know the professional rules, laws and ethics that
apply to your dentist and the dental team;
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to choose your own dentist.
as well as the responsibility...
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to keep appointments and when unable to do so, to
notify the dental office as soon as possible;
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to provide the dentist with all information needed
in order to care for the patient, including accurate and current health
history, and to communicate whether you clearly comprehend a contemplated
course of treatment;
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to do you part to improve your own health condition
by following treatment plans, instructions and care that you, the patient,
has agreed on with the dentist;
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to behave in a manner that supports the care
provided to other patients and the general functioning of the facility;
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to provide accurate insurance information and to
accept the financial obligations (co-payments, co-insurance and deductibles)
associated with services rendered.
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