Privacy Policy

This notice applies to all records of your care generated by SoCal TMJ and Headache, operated by Dr. Sang H. Chung, DMD. We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI). We will let you know promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information. We follow HIPAA regulations and all applicable state and federal laws governing the use and disclosure of PHI.

In the course of scheduling an evaluation or completing our online symptom questionnaire, we may collect the following types of information:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Pain history and symptom description from our triage questionnaire
• Relevant medical history you voluntarily provide

We do not collect financial, insurance, or Social Security information through our website.

Information submitted through our website is used solely to facilitate your orofacial pain evaluation with Dr. Sang H. Chung, DMD. Specifically, we may use your information to:

• Contact you to schedule or confirm an appointment
• Prepare for your clinical evaluation and review your symptom history
• Communicate with you about your care

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may disclose your information as required by law — for example, in response to a court order, subpoena, or lawful request from a public health authority.

All data submitted through our website is transmitted using industry-standard encryption (TLS/SSL). We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your PHI against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Our systems and practices comply with the HIPAA Security Rule.

Under HIPAA, you have the following rights with respect to your protected health information:

• Right to Inspect and Copy. You may request a copy of your medical records and PHI in a designated record set.
• Right to Amend. You may request that we amend inaccurate or incomplete PHI.
• Right to an Accounting of Disclosures. You may request a list of certain disclosures we have made of your PHI for purposes other than treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
• Right to Request Restrictions. You may ask us to limit what we use or disclose for treatment, payment, or operations. We are not required to agree to all requests.
• Right to Confidential Communications. You may request that we communicate with you by alternative means or at an alternative location.
• Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice. You may request a printed copy of this privacy notice at any time.

This website and any information contained herein is for informational and scheduling purposes only. It is not intended to be used for medical diagnosis, treatment, or emergency care. If you are experiencing a medical or dental emergency, call 911 immediately or go to your nearest emergency department.

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us: