Section 1
What Information Do We Collect?
We collect only the personal and health information necessary to deliver safe, effective dental care. This includes basic contact details and appointment-related data you provide when scheduling a visit at our North Hollywood office.
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Contact Information — your name, phone number, and email address
- Appointment Details — scheduling data, visit history, and recall dates
- Limited Health Information — only what is necessary to provide dental care and related services
- Communication Preferences — your opt-in status for SMS and email messaging
We do not collect sensitive financial data, government ID numbers, or any information beyond what is required to serve you as a patient.
Section 2
How Do We Use Your Information?
Your information is used solely for treatment, payment, healthcare operations, and practice-related communications. We will never use your data for purposes unrelated to your care at Toluca Advanced Dentistry.
Specifically, your information may be used to:
- Schedule, confirm, and manage your dental appointments
- Send appointment reminders and follow-up notifications
- Process payments and coordinate with your dental insurance provider
- Request completion of required intake or pre-visit forms
- Conduct standard healthcare operations including quality reviews and compliance
Section 3
SMS & Email Communications
If you opt in to receive SMS text messages or emails from us, these communications are strictly limited to care-related notifications. We do not send unsolicited promotional marketing messages.
Communications you may receive after opting in include:
- Appointment Reminders — timely notifications before your scheduled visit
- Appointment Confirmations — confirmation of newly booked or rescheduled appointments
- Recall & Reactivation Messages — friendly reminders when you are due for a cleaning or follow-up
- Pre-Visit Form Requests — links to complete required paperwork before your appointment
- Important Practice Notifications — updates related to office hours, closures, or urgent patient communications
Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary based on your appointment schedule and care needs.
Section 4
No Sharing for Marketing Purposes
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Your data and your consent belong to you — not to advertisers.
Information may be shared only in the following limited circumstances:
- Operational Service Providers — vendors such as appointment scheduling platforms or HIPAA-compliant messaging services, solely as necessary to deliver our services
- Legal or Regulatory Requirements — when required by law, court order, or to protect patient safety
- Treatment Coordination — with other healthcare providers involved in your care, with your authorization
All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent. This information will not be shared with any third parties under any circumstance.
All third-party service providers we work with are contractually required to maintain HIPAA compliance and handle your data with the same standard of care we apply internally.