Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

We are glad to provide you with excellent dental services while also respecting your privacy. This notice discloses the privacy practices for information collected by this website, including:

• what personally identifiable information is collected from you through the website, how it is used, and with whom it may be shared;
• how you can ensure the accuracy of the information;
• our security procedures designed to protect the misuse of your information; and
• your options regarding the use of your data.

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Collection, Use, and Sharing of Information

Our web site permits us to access information that you voluntarily give us via email or other direct contact from you. We are the sole owners of such information collected on this site; we do not sell or rent this information to anyone.

We use your information to respond to your inquiries and requests, primarily to ensure we are meeting your expectations for dental services. We will not share your information with any third party outside of our organization, other than as necessary to fulfill your requests and to provide you with outstanding care.

We may occasionally contact you via email to notify you of specials, new products or services, or changes to this privacy policy (unless, of course, you direct us not to).

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website or use our services:

1. Personal Information: We may collect personal information, such as your name, contact information (email address, phone number), and date of birth, to schedule appointments and provide dental care services.
2. Health Information: To provide you with the best possible dental care, we may collect your medical and dental history, information about your dental conditions, and treatment preferences.
3. Usage Information: We may collect information about how you use our website, such as your browsing activity, pages visited, and the date and time of your visits.
4. Appointment Reminders: We will collect your consent to send appointment reminders through email and text messages.

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Your Access to and Control Over Information:

You may opt out of any future contacts from us at any time. By using the contact form on our website, you can:

• request a description of the information we have about you, if any;
• correct any inaccurate information;
• direct us to delete information related to you;
• and share any concern you have about our use of information.

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How We Use Your Information: 

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

1. Appointment Scheduling: To schedule and manage your dental appointments.
2. Communication: To send you appointment reminders, updates, and important information regarding your dental care.
3. Improving Our Services: To enhance the quality of our dental care services and improve our website.
4. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

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Keeping Your Private Information Secure: In an abundance of caution, we suggest that you not use our contact form to email us confidential information. While we will not disclose such information to anyone beyond those necessary to facilitate our care of you, such information could possibly be intercepted in transit by unauthorized entities.

Dentist-Approved Cookie: While it may seem funny, our dental web site uses "cookies." A cookie is a piece of data stored on a site visitor's computer or device to improve access to our site and to identify you as a repeat visitor. For example, cookies eliminate the need for you to log in a password more than once, thereby saving time while on our site. Cookies can also enable us to remember the interests of our patients to enhance their experience on our site. So our cookies are safe for your teeth and help us serve you better! Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information on our site.

Links:We have linked our web site to other sites that may be of help or interest to you. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such other sites. Please be aware when leaving our site and read the other sites’ privacy statements to determine to what extent they collect or use personally identifiable information. We invite you to contact us if you feel that we can better implement this privacy policy.

Sharing of Information: We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside third-parties. Your information is kept confidential within our dental practice, and it is only accessible to authorized personnel who need this information to perform their duties. ‍

Mobile Information: No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Your Consent for Appointment Reminders: By providing your email address and phone number, you explicitly consent to receiving appointment reminders via email and text messages. You can opt out of these reminders at any time by contacting us or following the instructions provided in the reminders. 

Security Measures: We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you enter or submit your details on our website. 

Cookies and Tracking: Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but this may affect your experience on our website. 

‍Third-Party Links: Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies. 

Changes to the Privacy Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. We encourage you to check this page regularly to stay informed about our privacy practices. ‍

‍Contact Us: If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights as described herein, please contact us.