SMS Terms & Conditions
(HIPAA-Compliant)

Effective Date: Immediately

By providing your mobile number and opting in to receive SMS (text) messages from Sabre Springs Dentistry, you acknowledge and agree to the terms below, which are designed to protect your privacy and ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).


  1. Use of SMS Messaging

    Sabre Springs Dentistry uses SMS messaging to send non-sensitive communications, including:

    • Appointment reminders and confirmations
    • Scheduling updates or reschedules
    • Office closures, holiday hours, or weather alerts - General wellness tips or oral health info
    • Optional promotional offers (only if you opt in)

    IMPORTANT: SMS messages are not secure or encrypted. Therefore, no sensitive or Protected Health Information (PHI) (e.g., diagnoses, treatment details, test results) will be sent via text.


  2. Your Consent

    By opting in, you:

    • Give permission for Sabre Springs Dentistry to contact you via SMS
    • Understand that SMS is not a secure form of communication under HIPAA
    • Acknowledge that you accept any privacy risks involved with receiving unencrypted messages


  3. Opt-In Process

    You may opt in to SMS communication by:

    • Providing your mobile number during registration or check-in
    • Giving verbal or written consent in person or over the phone
    • Selecting “I agree to receive SMS messages” on our website or forms


  4. Opt-Out Process

    You may opt out at any time by:

    • Replying STOP to any message
    • Calling our office at 858-486-8611
    • Emailing us at admin@sabrespringsdentistry.com

    You will no longer receive SMS messages unless you opt back in.


  5. Message Frequency

    Message frequency varies based on your appointment activity. Typically, you will receive 1-4 messages per month.


  6. Fees and Charges

    Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile plan. Sabre Springs Dentistry is not responsible for any carrier charges.


  7. Privacy and Security

    Your mobile number and any information collected for SMS use will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is available at our office upon request. We will never sell, rent, or share your information without your consent.

    To learn more about your rights under HIPAA, please review our Notice of Privacy Practices, also available at our office.


  8. Help and Support

    For help regarding SMS messages, text HELP or contact us:
    (858)486-8611
    admin@sabrespringsdentistry.com


  9. Carrier Disclaimer

    Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

    ⚠ Reminder
    Please do not send personal health information via text, as replies are not monitored in real time and SMS is not secure.


  10. Standard SMS Disclosure

    If you consent to receive SMS from Sabre Springs Dentistry, you agree to receive customer care text message SMS from us. Reply STOP to unsubscribe; Reply HELP for help; msg & data rates may apply; Messaging frequency may vary. Visit this link to see our privacy policy and terms and conditions.

    By submitting this form and signing up for texts, you consent to receive customer care text messages (e.g. appointment reminders) from Sabre Springs Dentistry at the number provided, including messages sent by autodialer. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Msg & data rates may apply. Msg frequency varies. Unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP or clicking the unsubscribe link . Reply HELP for help.