Terms and Conditions – Barron Family Dental – SMS Text Messaging Policy
Effective Date: 01/01/2026
At Barron Family Dental, we value convenient communication with our patients. To help you stay informed and on schedule, we offer text messaging for appointment reminders, confirmations, and important updates.
Purpose of Text Messaging
We may send text messages to:
- Confirm or remind you of upcoming appointments
- Notify you of schedule changes or office closures
- Share important treatment or billing updates (non-confidential only)
- Send occasional preventive care reminders or promotions
By opting in to receive SMS messages from Barron Family Dental (“we,” “us,” “our”), you agree to the following terms:
1. SMS Messaging Service
By providing my phone number, I consent to receive SMS text messages from Barron Family Dental for appointment reminders, marketing messages, and general two-way communication. Msg frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for support. Reply STOP to opt out.
2. Message Frequency
You will receive up to 6 messages per month. You may receive several messages per appointment (e.g., confirmation, reminder, follow-up) and occasional practice updates. We strive to limit texts to essential communication only.
3. Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier’s terms.
4. Privacy Policy
Your information will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which can be viewed at https://www.barronfamilydental.com/about/privacy-policy/.
5. Opt-Out Instructions
You can opt out at any time by replying “STOP” to any SMS message. Reply HELP for support. You may also contact us directly at (303) 284-6463 or info@barronfamilydental.com.
6. Liability
We are not responsible for any charges, errors, or delays in SMS delivery caused by your carrier or third-party service providers. By opting in, you confirm that you are the owner or authorized user of the phone number provided and that you are at least 18 years old.
7. Protected Health Information (PHI)
For your privacy, we do not include sensitive or detailed health information in text messages. Any confidential or treatment-specific discussion will occur by phone or through our secure patient portal.
8. Security Disclaimer
While we take patient privacy seriously, please note that standard SMS messaging is not encrypted. By consenting to text communication, you acknowledge this and accept the associated privacy risks.
9. Our Contact Information
If you have questions or wish to update your communication preferences, please call us at 303-284-6463 or email info@barronfamilydental.com.
