Welcome to the website of Santa Monica Dental Studio ("we," "our," "us," or the "Practice"). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.
Website Information Is Not Medical or Dental Advice
The information provided on this website is intended for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional dental or medical advice, diagnosis, examination, or treatment.
Information about dental conditions, procedures, treatments, technologies, expected outcomes, recovery, or other healthcare topics should not be interpreted as a recommendation for any particular patient.
Every patient is different. Treatment recommendations can only be made after an appropriate evaluation by a qualified dental or healthcare professional.
No Dentist-Patient Relationship
Use of this website, including submitting an online form, requesting an appointment, sending an email, using an online scheduling system, or communicating electronically with the Practice, does not by itself establish a dentist-patient relationship.
A dentist-patient relationship is established only when the Practice has accepted you as a patient and an appropriate professional relationship has been formed.
Online Forms and Appointment Requests
Our website may allow you to request appointments, contact the Practice, submit questions, or provide information through online forms.
Submitting a form does not guarantee an appointment, treatment, or acceptance as a patient. Appointment requests are not confirmed until you receive confirmation from the Practice.
Please avoid submitting highly sensitive medical, dental, financial, or other confidential information through general website contact forms unless the form is specifically designed and identified for that purpose.
Emergencies
This website is not intended for dental or medical emergencies and should not be used to request emergency assistance.
If you are experiencing a serious or life-threatening medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
If you are experiencing an urgent dental problem, please contact our office directly. Do not rely on an online form, email, text message, chatbot, or other electronic communication for urgent or emergency care.
Electronic communications may not be reviewed immediately.
HIPAA and Protected Health Information
Santa Monica Dental Studio is committed to protecting patient privacy and complying with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA"), when applicable.
Information submitted through this website may become protected health information ("PHI") when it is received, maintained, or transmitted by the Practice in connection with providing healthcare services.
Our use and disclosure of PHI is governed by applicable law and our Notice of Privacy Practices, which describes how medical and dental information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access that information.
Website visitors should understand that not every communication made through the internet is automatically considered secure or protected under HIPAA.
Electronic Communications
When you voluntarily provide your email address or telephone number, you may receive communications from the Practice relating to your inquiry, appointment, treatment, account, or other requested services, subject to applicable law and your communication preferences.
Standard email and SMS/text messaging may not always be secure. Please do not send sensitive health information through unsecured email or text unless specifically instructed to do so.
Message and data rates may apply to text messages depending on your wireless carrier and service plan.
Artificial Intelligence and AI-Assisted Content
The Practice and its service providers may use artificial intelligence ("AI") or AI-assisted technologies for appropriate administrative, operational, marketing, educational, analytical, or content-development purposes.
AI-assisted technology may be used to help draft or organize website content, improve website functionality, analyze non-sensitive information, support administrative workflows, or assist with communications.
AI-generated or AI-assisted website content is provided for informational purposes and may contain errors, omissions, or outdated information. It should never be relied upon as a substitute for individualized professional dental or medical advice.
The Practice does not intend to disclose PHI to public or consumer AI systems in violation of HIPAA or other applicable privacy laws. When AI or automated technologies are used in connection with PHI, the Practice will seek to use them in accordance with applicable privacy, security, contractual, and healthcare requirements.
Accuracy of Website Information
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information. However, dentistry, healthcare recommendations, insurance participation, technologies, procedures, fees, office policies, provider information, and other information may change.
We do not guarantee that all website information will always be complete, current, or error-free.
Treatment Results
Any descriptions of treatments, patient experiences, photographs, testimonials, before-and-after images, or expected outcomes are for informational purposes only.
Individual results vary. No specific treatment result or outcome is guaranteed.
Insurance and Financial Information
Information concerning insurance plans, financing, payment options, promotions, or pricing is provided for general informational purposes only and may change without notice.
Participation with an insurance plan does not guarantee coverage for a particular service. Patients are responsible for confirming benefits, eligibility, deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, exclusions, and other coverage requirements directly with their insurance carrier.
Any estimate provided by the Practice is an estimate and is not a guarantee of insurance payment or final patient responsibility.
Third-Party Websites and Services
This website may contain links to third-party websites or integrate services operated by third parties, including appointment scheduling platforms, maps, payment providers, social media platforms, review websites, analytics providers, or other services.
We are not responsible for the availability, security, privacy practices, accuracy, or content of third-party websites or services. Your use of those services may be governed by their own terms and privacy policies.
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the website design, text, graphics, logos, photographs, videos, and other original materials on this website are owned by or licensed to Santa Monica Dental Studio and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may view website content for personal, noncommercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, or commercially exploit website materials without authorization.
Prohibited Use
You may not use this website to engage in unlawful activity, attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems, introduce malicious software, interfere with website operation, impersonate another person, submit fraudulent information, or violate the rights of the Practice or others.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis to the extent permitted by law.
We do not warrant that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Santa Monica Dental Studio and its owners, providers, employees, contractors, and affiliates will not be liable for damages resulting from reliance on general website information, inability to access the website, third-party services, or unauthorized use of the website.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to limit rights or liabilities that cannot legally be limited or waived.
Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms & Conditions periodically to reflect changes in our website, services, technology, business practices, or applicable requirements. The version published on this website will be the current version.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:
Santa Monica Dental Studio
2428 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 402A
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-453-4488