Privacy Policy
Introduction
At Dental Expressions, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us.
Dental Expressions is a doing-business-as (DBA) name of Gavaldon Dental Corporation. In this notice, "Dental Expressions", "we", "us" and "our" refer to Gavaldon Dental Corporation DBA Dental Expressions.
Last updated: September 8, 2026
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Identification Data: Name, address, phone number, email address.
- Health Data: Information related to dental treatments and medical cases, as necessary for our services.
- Images and Visual Content: Photographs, videos, or X-rays, only with your explicit consent.
- Financial Information: Payment details to process transactions.
- Technical Information: Browsing data from our website, such as IP addresses and cookies.
Use Of Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide and coordinate dental services.
- To respond to inquiries and quote requests.
- To send appointment confirmations and reminders by text message, and, only where you have given separate authorization, promotional text messages.
- To showcase success stories (real patient images) on our website or marketing materials, only with your prior authorization.
- To enhance user experience on our website.
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
Disclosure Of Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with third parties under the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may disclose information to service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, communications infrastructure, customer support, analytics, and payment processing. These service providers may use personal information only as necessary to provide services to Dental Expressions and not for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
- Regulatory Authorities: When required by law.
- Explicit Consent: When you authorize us to share specific information, such as images for marketing purposes.
Exception for text messaging data:Notwithstanding the above, mobile phone numbers collected for SMS purposes and the associated consent are excluded from all sharing described in this section. They are disclosed only to the messaging service provider that transmits our messages on our behalf, solely to deliver the messages you requested, and are never shared with marketing partners, affiliates, or any other third party, and are never sold.
SMS And 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.
Dental Expressions offers text message (SMS) communications to patients who provide a mobile number and give express consent through a form on our website. Providing your phone number alone does not enroll you in text messages: you must separately check the consent box for the program you wish to join. Consent is optional, is not required to submit any form, and is never a condition of purchase or of receiving dental care. You may consent to one program, both, or neither.
Transactional Messages: Appointment confirmations, appointment reminders, rescheduling notices, and replies to inquiries you send us.
Marketing Messages: Special offers, seasonal promotions, and announcements about our services. Sent only if you check the separate marketing consent box.
Message Frequency: Message frequency varies.
Cost: Message and data rates may apply. Charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider.
How To Opt Out: Reply STOP to any message to unsubscribe from that program. You may also call (619) 697-6453 or email appt@mysmile.com to be removed.
How To Get Help: Reply HELP to any message, or contact us at (619) 697-6453 or appt@mysmile.com.
Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years of age, or have the permission of the account holder for the mobile number provided.
Health Information: Our text messages are limited to scheduling and general practice information. We do not send treatment details, diagnoses, or clinical results by text message.
No sharing or sale of mobile opt-in data. Mobile phone numbers collected for SMS purposes, and the consent you provide to receive text messages, are not shared, sold, rented, or otherwise disclosed to any third party for marketing or promotional purposes. This information is disclosed only to the messaging service provider that transmits our messages on our behalf, and only for that purpose. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties.
Your Rights Under The CCPA
As a California resident, you have the following rights:
As a California resident, you have the following rights:
1. Right to Know: You can request details about the categories and sources of personal information we collect.
2. Right to Delete: You can request the deletion of your personal information, except when we are required to retain it for legal or contractual reasons.
3. Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of the use of your data for promotional or marketing purposes.
4. Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your rights under the CCPA.
To exercise any of these rights, you can contact us via:
- Email: appt@mysmile.com
- Phone: 619-697-6453
Consent For Use Of Images
If you choose to share your image or case for promotional materials, we will request that you sign an explicit consent form. This document will detail:
- How your images will be used.
- Your right to revoke consent at any time.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us improve user experience and analyze website traffic. Below is how we handle this data:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website's core functionality.
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand website performance and improve it.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to provide relevant advertisements and track their effectiveness.
Marketing Cookies: Used to provide relevant advertisements and track their effectiveness.
IP Addresses
An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique identifier assigned to your device when you connect to the internet. We collect IP addresses for the following purposes:
- To identify general location and analyze trends.
- To ensure the security of our website and prevent unauthorized access.
- To assist with website functionality and performance analysis.
IP addresses are only used for analytical and security purposes and are not shared with unauthorized third parties.
Information Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. We implement strict internal processes and security technologies.
IP addresses are only used for analytical and security purposes and are not shared with unauthorized third parties.
Changes To This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice occasionally to reflect changes in legislation or our practices. We will notify you of any significant updates through our website or communication channels.
Contact
- Dental Expressions
- Address: 8505 Navajo Road San Diego CA 92119
- Phone: 619-697-6453
- Email: appt@mysmile.com
Thank you for trusting Dental Expressions. Your privacy is our priority.
