Located on the SW corner of Chandler and 45th Street in Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ
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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 24, 2026
Gillis & Dalton Family Dentistry (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients' personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information through our website and electronic communications, including text messaging (SMS).
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when contacting our office, requesting an appointment, completing forms, or communicating with us. This may include:
- Name, telephone number, and email address
- Appointment requests and scheduling preferences
- Information submitted through website forms
- Consent and communication preferences for text messages and emails
Our website and its service providers may also collect limited technical information, such as browser information and website usage data, to support website functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Respond to questions and appointment requests
- Schedule, confirm, and remind patients of appointments
- Send recall reminders, billing notifications, and treatment-related communications
- Provide general practice updates and patient communications
- Maintain and improve our services and comply with applicable laws
Text Messaging and Consent
Patients who consent to SMS communications may receive appointment reminders, confirmations, scheduling updates, recall notifications, billing reminders, and other practice-related messages.
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out of text messaging at any time by replying STOP to a message. This will stop text messages, including appointment reminders, until messaging is reauthorized. Reply HELP for assistance, or contact our office to update your communication preferences.
For additional details, please review our SMS Terms & Conditions:
https://gillisanddaltondentistry.com/sms-terms---conditions.html
Information Sharing
Consumer information is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
We do not sell, rent, or share patients' mobile phone numbers, SMS opt-in consent information, or messaging preferences with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
We may share information with trusted service providers, including website hosting, practice management, and patient communication platforms such as Dental Intelligence, solely as necessary to provide services on our behalf. These providers are subject to applicable privacy and security obligations.
Information may also be disclosed when required or permitted by law, including disclosures related to treatment, payment, and healthcare operations as described in our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
Standard email and SMS communications may not be completely secure. Patients should avoid sending sensitive medical or financial information through ordinary text messages or unsecured website forms.
Patient Privacy and HIPAA
As a healthcare provider, Gillis & Dalton Family Dentistry also follows the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices explains how protected health information may be used or disclosed and describes patients' rights regarding their medical and dental records.
A copy is available on our Patient Forms page:
https://gillisanddaltondentistry.com/forms.html
This Website Privacy Policy supplements, but does not replace, our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
Your Choices and Rights
You may contact our office to update your contact information, change your communication preferences, opt out of text messaging, or ask questions about how your information is handled.
Patients also have rights concerning their protected health information as described in our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, technology, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
Gillis & Dalton Family Dentistry
4435 E. Chandler Boulevard, Suite 110
Phoenix, AZ 85048
Phone: 480-753-1300
Email: contact@gddentist.com
Website: https://gillisanddaltondentistry.com