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Apex Dental Encore, PA (DBA Apex Dental) values your privacy. Protecting the information you share with us is not just a legal obligation. it is a core value at our practice. We are committed to handling every piece of personal and health information you provide with the same care and discretion we bring to your dental treatment.
This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the firm commitments we make to you.
Last updated: 4/29/2026
Effective: January 1, 2018
When you use our website, we may collect the following types of information:
Cookies. Small text files placed on your device that help us understand whether you are a new or returning visitor and which pages you view.
Transparent gifs. Invisible images that gather information such as how you arrived at a particular page.
Log files. Server log files that automatically record your IP address, internet service provider, browser type, and timestamps for security and analytics purposes.
Information you provide. If you submit your contact information through our website to inquire about treatment or schedule a consultation, we collect your name, address, telephone number, email address, and (if you choose to share it) a brief description of your dental concern.
We do not disclose information gathered through cookies, pixels, or log files to affiliated or non-affiliated third parties for marketing purposes. This information is used internally to improve our website and respond to your inquiries.
We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with applicable federal and state regulatory standards, including HIPAA, to protect your non-public personal information. Access is restricted to team members who have been trained in proper data handling and who have a legitimate business need to access the information for your care.
This privacy policy has been in effect since January 1, 2018 and applies to all current and former patients and website visitors. Privacy is a core value at Apex Dental — not a checkbox. We are committed to earning and keeping your trust every single day.
Questions about this policy?
Call: 813-994-4200
Email: frontdesk@apexdental.net
We make these firm commitments to every patient and visitor:
Your trust is the foundation of our relationship with you. We do not take it lightly.
As a dental healthcare provider, Apex Dental is fully committed to compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). All protected health information (PHI) is handled with the highest standard of care.
For questions about your HIPAA rights, contact us at 813-994-4200.
Apex Dental sends SMS text messages to patients who provide affirmative consent. Messages are transactional only — appointment confirmations, reminders, scheduling communications, and follow-up care information. We do not send promotional or marketing content via SMS.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, scheduling platforms, and patient communication providers, is permitted in order to deliver the messages you have requested. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
For full SMS service terms — including opt-in and opt-out instructions, message frequency, and carrier disclaimers — please review our Terms & Conditions.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
Apex Dental Encore, PA (DBA Apex Dental)
1207 Bruce B Downs Blvd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Phone: 813-994-4200
Email: frontdesk@apexdental.net