This form, Notice of Privacy Practices, presents the information that federal law requires Sandstone Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to follow regarding our privacy practices.
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 17, 2026
Sandstone Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (“Sandstone,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our patients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we collect it, how we use it, how we share it, and your choices regarding your information.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information including:
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Name
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Mailing address
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Phone number
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Email address
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Date of birth
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Medical and dental history
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Health information necessary to provide treatment
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Insurance information
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Payment and billing information
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Appointment information
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Communications you send to our office by phone, email, text message, or through our website
Our website may also automatically collect certain technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage through cookies or similar technologies.
How We Collect Information
We collect information when you:
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Schedule an appointment
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Complete patient registration or medical history forms
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Provide information during treatment
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Contact our office by phone, email, text message, or through our website
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Submit insurance or payment information
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Visit our website
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Schedule, confirm, and remind you of appointments
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Communicate regarding treatment recommendations and follow-up care
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Process insurance claims and billing
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Collect outstanding account balances
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Respond to your questions and requests
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Improve our patient services and website
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Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information only as necessary to:
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Provide healthcare services
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Process insurance claims
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Process payments
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Comply with legal obligations
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Work with service providers that assist in operating our practice under appropriate confidentiality requirements
SMS consent, SMS message content, and phone numbers collected for SMS communications are not shared, sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
SMS Communications
If you consent to receive SMS communications from Sandstone Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, you agree to receive healthcare-related text messages, including but not limited to:
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Appointment reminders
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Appointment confirmations
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Patient registration reminders
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Treatment recommendations
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Billing notifications
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Insurance updates
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Account balance reminders
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Other healthcare-related communications
By providing your mobile phone number and consenting to receive text messages, you acknowledge and agree that:
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Message frequency may vary based on your treatment and account activity.
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Message and data rates may apply according to your wireless carrier plan.
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Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of receiving treatment.
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You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP or by contacting our office directly.
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For assistance, reply HELP or contact our office.
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While reasonable safeguards are used, text messaging is not a fully secure method of communication, and there is some risk that information may be be viewed by unauthorized persons.
SMS Disclosure
If you consent to receive SMS from Sandstone Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, you agree to receive appointment reminders, appointment confirmations, patient registration reminders, treatment updates, billing notifications, insurance updates, account balance reminders, and other healthcare-related SMS from us. Reply STOP to opt out; Reply HELP for support; Message and data rates may apply; Messaging frequency may vary. Visit https://sandstoneos.com/
Data Security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or loss. While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic communication or internet transmission is completely secure.
Your Rights
You may contact our office to:
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Update your contact information
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Request changes to your communication preferences
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Withdraw consent for SMS communications
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Ask questions about how your information is used
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Request access to your information as permitted by applicable law
Cookies and Website Usage
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyze website traffic, and enhance the user experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you choose.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our communication practices, please contact:
Sandstone Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Phone: 405-340-7263
Email: info@sandstoneos.com
Website: https://sandstoneos.com