Our Commitment to Your Child’s Privacy
Trust is the foundation of pediatric dentistry. You trust our team with your child's health, and we protect their medical data with that exact same level of dedication.
Tiny Tooth Co. operates under the combined clinical leadership of Board Certified pediatric specialists Dr. Andrew Vo and Dr. Marcus Heffner. Their shared background in treating complex patient populations defines our uncompromising commitment to medical privacy.
Dr. Andrew Vo, a graduate of USC, an Army Veteran, and former Chief Resident at Nationwide Children’s Hospital/The Ohio State University, specialized in the multidisciplinary care of children with complex medical needs and autism. Similarly, Dr. Marcus Heffner developed deep clinical expertise through his AEGD residency in Hawaii and has dedicated his career to providing compassionate, personalized care for children with developmental and behavioral challenges.
Both doctors recognize that caring for children with special health care needs requires constant, secure collaboration with multidisciplinary medical teams. This background shapes our entire clinical philosophy. We ensure that every piece of information shared with us is guarded with the highest level of integrity, allowing every family to feel safe and supported in our care.
This privacy policy explains exactly how Tiny Tooth Co. safeguards your family's protected health information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)
Federal law gives you absolute rights over your child’s medical records. It also sets strict limits on who can look at and receive this information. We use and share your child’s health data only for the following permitted purposes:
Treatment and Care Coordination: We share necessary information with pediatricians, specialists, or pharmacists to ensure your child receives safe, comprehensive care.
Payment and Insurance: We securely submit treatment codes to your dental insurance provider to process claims and manage billing.
Healthcare Operations: We use data internally to improve our practice, conduct quality assessments, and train our clinical staff.
We will never sell your personal data. We will never share your child’s health information for marketing purposes without your explicit written authorization.
Your Rights as a Parent
or Guardian
As a parent or legal guardian, you control your child's healthcare journey. Under federal privacy laws, you have the right to:
Request Medical Records: You can ask to see or receive a copy of your child’s dental records. We will provide this within the legally required timeframe.
Request Corrections: If you spot an error in your child’s medical history, you have the right to request an amendment to their file.
Limit Information Sharing: You can ask us not to share specific health information for treatment, payment, or operations. We will accommodate these requests whenever legally and medically possible.
Choose Confidential Communications: You can request that we contact you in a specific way. If you prefer we call your mobile phone rather than your home or office, we will honor that request.
Coordinating Complex Care Safely
Many of our patients require extra support. Because our leadership has extensive experience working with diverse patient populations and special needs children, we know that coordinating care with other medical specialists is vital for your child's safety.
When Tiny Tooth Co. communicates with your child's broader healthcare team, we strictly apply the "minimum necessary" rule. We only share the exact clinical information required to perform the treatment safely. Your child's broader medical history remains entirely confidential.
Website Data and Digital Security
When you visit the Tiny Tooth Co. website to complete new patient forms or schedule an appointment, we protect your digital footprint. Our website utilizes secure, encrypted connections. Any information you submit through our online portals complies with all applicable state and federal data security regulations.
If you have any questions about how we handle your child’s health records or if you need to file a formal privacy complaint, please contact our office directly. Your peace of mind is our priority.