Privacy Policy

St Anthony Dental is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

Collection of Personal Information

We may collect personal information necessary to provide dental care and manage our services, including:

  • Name, address, and contact details

  • Date of birth

  • Medical and dental history

  • Health fund information

  • Payment and billing details

  • Appointment and treatment records

Information may be collected:

  • In person

  • Over the phone

  • Through our website

  • Via online forms or booking systems

Use of Personal Information

Your personal information is used to:

  • Provide dental treatment and ongoing care

  • Communicate regarding appointments and treatment

  • Process payments and health fund claims

  • Maintain clinical records

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We only use information for purposes directly related to your care or practice operations.

Disclosure of Information

We may share information where necessary with:

  • Dental laboratories

  • Specialist practitioners or healthcare providers

  • Health funds

  • Government authorities where legally required

We do not sell or disclose personal information for marketing purposes.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

This includes secure digital systems and controlled access to patient records.

Website & Cookies

Our website may collect limited non-identifiable data such as browser type or pages visited to improve website performance and user experience.

Cookies may be used to support website functionality.

Access to Your Information

You may request access to your personal information or request corrections where necessary by contacting our practice.