HURON DENTAL CENTRE PRIVACY POLICY

How Our Office Collects, Uses and Discloses Patients’ Personal Health Information

Our office understands the importance of protecting your personal health information. To help you understand how we are doing that, we have outlined here how our office is using and disclosing your information.

This office will collect, use and disclose personal health information about you for the following purposes:

to deliver safe and efficient patient care
to identify and to ensure continuous high quality service
to assess your health needs
to provide health care
to advise you of treatment options
to enable us to contact you
to establish and maintain communication with you
to offer and provide treatment, care and services in relationship to the oral and maxillofacial complex and dental care generally
to communicate with other treating health care providers, including specialists and general dentists who are the referring dentists and/or peripheral dentists
to allow us to maintain communication and contact with you to distribute health care information and to book and confirm appointments
to allow us to efficiently follow-up for treatment, care and billing
for teaching and demonstrating purposes on an anonymous basis
to complete and submit dental claims for third party adjudication and payment
to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including the delivery of patients’ charts and records to the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario in a timely fashion, when required, according to the provisions of the Regulated Health Professions Act
to comply with agreements/undertakings entered into voluntarily by the member with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, including the delivery and/or review of patients’ charts and records to the College in a timely fashion for regulatory and monitoring purposes
to permit potential purchasers, practice brokers or advisors to evaluate the dental practice
to allow potential purchasers, practice brokers or advisors to conduct an audit in preparation for a practice sale
to deliver your charts and records to the dentist’s insurance carrier to enable the insurance company to assess liability and quantify damages, if any
prepare materials for the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board (HPARB)
to invoice for goods and services
to process credit card payments
to collect unpaid accounts
to assist this office to comply with all regulatory requirements
to comply generally with the law

By signing the consent section of the Patient Registration Forms, you have agreed that you have given your informed consent to the collection, use and/or disclosure of your personal health information for the purposes that are listed. If a new purpose arises for the use and/or disclosure of your personal health information, we will seek your approval in advance.

Your personal health information may be accessed by regulatory authorities under the terms of the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) for the purposes of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario fulfilling its mandate under the RHPA.

You may withdraw your consent for use or disclosure of your personal health information at any time.

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2000 Credit Valley Road, Unit 102, Mississauga, ON L5M 4N4

New Patients: 855-393-0900

Existing Patients: 905-804-8766

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Gingivitis and periodontal disease treatment for oral health and wellness

Failing to take good care of your smile has serious consequences. This may include the development of periodontal disease, an infection that starts in the smile and cause significant damage to the natural teeth and gums. The earliest stage, known as gingivitis, requires treatment as soon as possible to keep the issue from developing into full-blown periodontitis. Dr. Jameela Jifri and her associates at Huron Dental Centre of Mississauga, Ontario, can educate you on how to avoid the growth of bacteria in the smile that contribute to gingivitis and gum disease. Knowing how to care for the smile and when to seek help are critical to protecting the health of the teeth and gums.

Why is treating gingivitis and periodontal disease critical to oral health and wellness?

Periodontal disease is primarily caused by bacteria that accumulate and form plaque on the teeth. If left untreated, this plaque can cause gingivitis, a precursor to periodontal disease. This bacterial infection can lead to:

Severe tooth decay
Gum inflammation
Receding gums
Loose teeth
Tooth loss

The oral-systemic connection

Periodontal disease is also linked to other chronic health conditions such as stroke, heart attack, and diabetes. This is due to the oral-systemic connection. The bacteria in the mouth have been found throughout the body in patients with other medical conditions due to the infection spreading through the blood. This makes treating periodontal disease extremely important to reduce the risk of these serious medical complications.

What are the signs of gingivitis and periodontal disease?

Knowing the signs of gingivitis and periodontal disease assists you in knowing when to contact your dentist for help. Some common symptoms include:

Receding gum tissue
Red, swollen gums
Loose or lost teeth
Irritated gums
Bone loss found through dental X-rays

Pain is often not experienced until the infection has worsened, so being prudent in looking for the signs of periodontal disease is crucial in getting help in the earliest stages.

Educate yourself further on protecting your smile from periodontal disease with a gum disease specialist near me!

Call Dr. Jameela Jifri and her team at Huron Dental Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, who are here to help you with your oral health needs.

If you suspect periodontal disease or want to learn about preventative care, call 855-393-0900 today.

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Huron Dental Centre in Mississauga – Dr. Jameela Jifri

Your smile gives out your first impression so it needs to be protected with the best care available. For residents in the Mississauga area, Huron Dental Centre is the best place for quality dental care as we treat all our patients like our extended family. From mild issues such as oral cavities to complex dental surgeries, we provide comprehensive treatments that will suit you according to your unique conditions. Our team is led by Dr.Jameela Jifri who possesses more than two decades of dentistry experience. She and her highly skilled team of dentists who share the same values of compassion and friendly care when it comes to treating patients. Our services include but are not limited to general, cosmetic, orthodontics, children’s and emergency dentistry treatments. As we consider patients’ convenience at all times, we provide easy appointment hours including evenings and weekends, and the practice is located near Square One Shopping Mall with free parking facilities. We provide easy payment options and free consultations to help patients in need and we maintain a multilingual facility to approach all patients.

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Gingivitis and periodontal disease treatment for oral health and wellness

Why is treating gingivitis and periodontal disease critical to oral health and wellness?

The oral-systemic connection

What are the signs of gingivitis and periodontal disease?

Huron Dental Centre in Mississauga – Dr. Jameela Jifri

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