Privacy Policy & Practices

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 13 July 2026

Introduction

My Dentist Off Main, doing business as My Dentist Off Main (“My Dentist Off Main,”

“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a family-focused dental practice located in Molalla, Oregon. We

are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information

obtained through thedentistoffmain.com and related communications, including SMS

text messaging.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

  • Identifiers: name, postal address, email address, phone number.
  • Appointment-related administrative information: date, time, and location only.
  • Website usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages viewed.
  • Communication preferences: including SMS consent status.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive health information through SMS, and patients

should avoid sending detailed health information via text message.

How We Use Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide dental services and administrative support.
  • Send appointment reminders and practice notifications.
  • Respond to enquiries and requests.
  • Operate and improve our website.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

SMS Text Messaging and Consent

If you choose to opt in to receive text messages from My Dentist Off Main, messages

may include:

  • Appointment reminders.
  • Prescription-ready alerts.
  • General practice notifications related to your dental care.

Message frequency varies, typically 1 to 4 messages per month, depending on your

scheduled appointments and practice communications. Message and data rates may

apply.

SMS consent is obtained separately from treatment consent. Opting in to SMS is

voluntary and is not a condition of receiving dental care.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. You may request assistance by replying

HELP or by contacting us at info@thedentistoffmain.com or (503) 829-9731. Message

and data rates may apply.

Messages are limited to transactional and informational content related to your dental

care, such as appointment reminders and practice notifications, and are not used for

general marketing campaigns.

HIPAA Considerations

We design SMS communications to avoid the inclusion of Protected Health Information

(PHI). Messages do not include:

  • Diagnoses.
  • Conditions or symptoms.
  • Medications or dosages.
  • Test results.
  • Reasons for appointments.

Information Sharing and Mobile Data Protection

We may engage service providers who process data on our behalf to support practice

operations, including appointment scheduling systems, payment processors, and

customer service platforms. These providers are contractually prohibited from using

your information for their own marketing purposes.No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or

promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such

as customer service, is permitted.

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third

parties, except for aggregators and providers of the text message services necessary to

deliver messages you have requested.

All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent.

This information will not be shared with any third parties, excluding aggregators and

providers of the text message services.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and user

experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Your Rights and Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of SMS communications at any time without affecting your care.
  • Request access to or correction of your personal information, subject to applicable law.
  • Opt out of non-essential cookies.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect

personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method

of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Contact Information

My Dentist Off Main

863 W. Main Street

Molalla, OR 97038

Email: info@thedentistoffmain.com

Phone: (503) 829-9731

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this

page with a revised effective date.

Office Manager: Jacque Winkler
Telephone: (503) 829-9731
E-mail: jacque@thedentistoffmain.com

Address: 863 W. Main Street/ PO Box 657
State: Oregon

City: Molalla

Zip Code: 97038