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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 5, 2026

Santa Margarita Dental Group (“Santa Margarita Dental,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates https://santamargaritadental.com/. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information through our website, online forms, and text messaging communications.

This policy applies to our website and SMS communications. The collection, use, and protection of patient health information are separately governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, available at our dental office upon request.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you visit our website, submit an inquiry, request an appointment, or communicate with our dental team:

  • Personal Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details voluntarily submitted through our website or forms.
  • Appointment and Communication Information: Details you provide when requesting appointments, asking questions, or communicating with our office.
  • Website Usage Information: Information such as browser type, pages visited, device information, and general location, collected through cookies and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries and appointment requests.
  • Schedule, confirm, and manage dental appointments.
  • Send appointment reminders, follow-up communications, and relevant information about your dental care.
  • Provide billing, payment, and account-related notifications.
  • Improve our website, services, and patient experience.
  • Send promotional messages and practice updates when you have separately consented to receive them.
  • Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

SMS / Text Messaging

When you provide your mobile phone number and consent to receive text messages from Santa Margarita Dental Group, we may send you SMS communications related to your appointments, dental care, and interactions with our office.

These messages may include:

  • Appointment confirmations and reminders.
  • Appointment scheduling and rescheduling updates.
  • Dental cleaning and recall reminders.
  • Pre-treatment and post-treatment instructions.
  • Patient forms and consent documentation.
  • Billing notifications, payment reminders, and payment links.
  • Patient satisfaction surveys and review requests.
  • Responses to inquiries and two-way conversations with our dental team.

If you separately opt in to receive promotional text messages, we may also send information about dental services, special offers, and practice announcements.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

Your consent to receive promotional text messages is optional and is not a condition of purchasing our services or receiving dental treatment.

Mobile Information Privacy

We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone information with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

Consumer personal information is not shared with third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

We may use authorized third-party service providers, including our patient communication platform, to deliver messages on our behalf. These providers may process information only as necessary to perform services for our practice and are not authorized to use your information for their own marketing activities.

How to Opt Out of Text Messages

You may opt out of receiving SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message from Santa Margarita Dental Group.

You may also reply QUIT, END, REVOKE, OPT OUT, CANCEL, or UNSUBSCRIBE to request cancellation of SMS communications.

After opting out, you may receive a final confirmation message. You will not receive additional text messages under that messaging program unless you provide consent again.

For assistance, reply HELP to any text message or contact our office at (949) 459-9300.

How We Share Your Information

Santa Margarita Dental Group does not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our dental practice, manage appointments, process payments, maintain our website, or facilitate patient communications.

We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of our patients, employees, and practice.

Any service providers receiving personal information on our behalf are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

Your mobile information and SMS consent records will not be shared with third parties for their independent marketing or promotional purposes.

How We Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or misuse.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically is completely secure. We encourage patients to avoid submitting sensitive medical or financial information through unsecured website forms or standard text messages.

Your Privacy Choices

You may contact Santa Margarita Dental Group to request updates or corrections to the personal contact information you have provided.

You may also withdraw your consent to receive SMS messages at any time by following the opt-out instructions described above.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, although disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, communication practices, technology, or applicable legal requirements.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, how your information is handled, or your communication preferences, please contact us:

Santa Margarita Dental Group

22195 El Paseo, Suite 260

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Phone: (949) 459-9300

Website: https://santamargaritadental.com/

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