Financial Information

The cost of your treatment will vary, depending on your individual needs and treatment plan. We will discuss the cost of your treatment and each of your available payment options with you before you begin, so you can make the best choice for yourself.

Affordable Payment Plans

Your smile is yours forever, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to receive the best dental care when you need it.

Our practice accepts most major credit cards and insurance plans.

Our office staff is always available to help you with insurance claims and paperwork. We’ll work with your insurance provider to make sure your coverage meets your needs and your budget.

Please let us know if you have any questions about your insurance coverage.

Convenient Online Services

With the simple click of a mouse, our secure online service allows you to:

View your appointment and account information at any time
Sign up for email or text appointment reminders
Check your payment history and see current charges
Print out flex spending reimbursement and tax receipts

If you do not have a patient login, please let us know at your next appointment, and we will gladly help you set up your personal account.

Patient Privacy Policy

At Shine Family Dentistry, your privacy is our priority. We are committed to protecting your personal health information (PHI) in compliance with federal and state laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

1. Purpose of This Notice

This policy describes how your health information may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.

2. Our Legal Duty

We are required by law to:

Maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI)
Provide you with this notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
Follow the terms of this notice

3. Uses and Disclosures of Health Information

We may use or disclose your PHI for the following purposes:

Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your dental care.
Payment: To bill and collect payment from you, your insurance company, or other responsible parties.
Healthcare Operations: To operate our dental practice efficiently, including quality assessment, staff training, and customer service.
Appointment Reminders and Communication: We may call, text, or email you regarding appointments or treatment alternatives.
Business Associates: We may disclose PHI to third parties that perform services for us under contract and are bound by the same privacy obligations.

4. Other Permitted and Required Uses and Disclosures

We may disclose your PHI without your consent in specific circumstances including:

When required by law
For public health and safety
To prevent abuse or neglect
For health oversight activities
In legal proceedings (with proper authorization)
To law enforcement (under certain conditions)
For research (with de-identified data or consent)
To coroners, medical examiners, and funeral directors
For organ and tissue donation
For military or national security purposes

5. Your Rights Regarding Health Information

You have the right to:

Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
Receive confidential communications by alternative means or locations
Inspect and copy your health records
Request an amendment to your records
Receive an accounting of disclosures
Obtain a paper copy of this policy
File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

6. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to revise this policy. Any revisions will apply to all PHI we maintain and will be available in our office and on request.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions or wish to file a privacy-related complaint, please contact:

Privacy Officer
Shine Family Dentistry
25052 104th Ave SE, Ste E
Kent, WA 98030
Phone: (253) 852-8787
Fax: (253) 246-7470