Last Updated: April 2026 · Carmel West Dentistry, 3965 W 106th St #100, Carmel, IN 46032
Carmel West Dentistry (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website at carmelwestdentistry.com, how we use it, and the choices you have.
This policy covers general website data only. For information about how we handle your protected health information (PHI) as a patient, please refer to our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices below, which governs our obligations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
Information you provide directly:
Information collected automatically:
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for unrelated advertising purposes.
Our website uses the following third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf. Each operates under its own privacy policy.
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience and analyze traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our site.
We take reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. Our patient intake and scheduling systems use encryption and are operated by HIPAA-compliant vendors.
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we work hard to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
You have the right to:
To make any of these requests, contact us at:
Carmel West Dentistry
3965 W 106th St, Suite 100, Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: (317) 253-8631
Email: carmelwestdentistry@gmail.com
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information through our website, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Effective Date: April 2026
Please review this notice carefully. It describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information.
Carmel West Dentistry is required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI), to provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices, and to abide by the terms of this Notice currently in effect. We are committed to protecting your health information and using it only as described here.
For Treatment
We use your health information to provide dental care. This includes sharing relevant information with other healthcare providers involved in your treatment — such as specialists, oral surgeons, or dental laboratories — when clinically necessary to coordinate your care.
For Payment
We may use or disclose your health information to bill and collect payment for services we provide. This includes submitting claims to your dental insurance company, verifying your eligibility and benefits, and processing payments for your account.
For Healthcare Operations
We may use your health information for internal practice operations, including quality assessments, appointment scheduling, staff training, compliance activities, and practice management activities that benefit the overall quality of care we provide.
When Required by Law
We will disclose your health information when required to do so by applicable federal, state, or local law, including reporting obligations to public health authorities or in response to valid legal process.
In Emergency Situations
If necessary to prevent a serious and imminent threat to your health or safety, or the health and safety of another person or the public, we may disclose your health information to appropriate individuals or authorities as permitted by law.
Other than the purposes described above, we will request your written authorization before using or disclosing your health information. You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing; however, revocation will not apply to actions we have already taken in reliance on your prior authorization.
We will never sell your protected health information without your explicit written authorization.
You have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer in writing:
Carmel West Dentistry — Privacy Officer
3965 W 106th St, Suite 100, Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: (317) 253-8631
Email: carmelwestdentistry@gmail.com
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with our office or directly with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
File a complaint with HHS: hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints
We reserve the right to change the terms of this Notice at any time. Any changes will apply to health information we already hold as well as information we receive in the future. A revised Notice will be posted in our office and on our website, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.
Effective Date: April 2026
Carmel West Dentistry is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all patients and visitors, including those with disabilities. We believe that everyone deserves equal access to information about their dental care, and we are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our digital presence.
We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, cognitive, and neurological conditions.
Our website is designed to be compatible with common assistive technologies, including:
Where video content is featured on our website, we aim to include closed captions or accurate transcripts. If you encounter video content without captions that you need access to, please contact us and we will provide an accessible alternative. For guidance on enabling captions in YouTube, visit Google’s captions support page.
We are actively working to ensure full accessibility across all pages and features of our website. Some third-party tools and embedded content — such as our online booking system and map embed — are provided by external vendors and may have their own accessibility characteristics outside of our direct control. We encourage these vendors to prioritize accessibility and welcome feedback if you encounter barriers with any of these tools.
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you are having difficulty accessing any part of our site, need information provided in an alternative format, or require any other accessibility assistance, please contact us directly. We aim to respond to all accessibility requests within 2 business days.
Carmel West Dentistry
3965 W 106th St, Suite 100, Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: (317) 253-8631
Email: carmelwestdentistry@gmail.com
Office hours: Monday–Wednesday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM · Thursday 7:00 AM–12:00 PM
Trusted family and cosmetic dental care in Carmel, Indiana since the 1950s. Dr. Rawan Tannous, DDS and our experienced team are here to help you smile with confidence.
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