Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: February 16, 2026
Welcome to Cedar Smiles Orthodontics. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the https://cedarsmilesohio.com website (the “Site”) operated by Cedar Smiles Orthodontics (“us”, “we”, “our”). By accessing or using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. No Medical Advice
The information provided on this Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Use of this Site does not replace consultation with a licensed orthodontist or dental professional. Always seek the advice of your orthodontist or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical or dental condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this Site.
2. Privacy policy
Before you continue using our website, we advise you to read our privacy policy our user data collection. It will help you better understand our practices.
3. Age restriction
You must be at least 18 (eighteen) years of age before you can use this website. By using this website, you warrant that you are at least 18 years of age, and you may legally adhere to this Agreement. Cedar Smiles Orthodontics assumes no responsibility for liabilities related to age misrepresentation.
4. No Doctor-Patient Relationship
Use of this Site, including the submission of forms, appointment requests, or electronic communications, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship between you and Cedar Smiles Orthodontics. A doctor-patient relationship is established only after an in-office consultation and the execution of appropriate consent and treatment agreements.
5. SMS, Email, and Electronic Communications (Carrier Compliance)
By providing your contact information, you consent to receive communications from Cedar Smiles Orthodontics related to appointment scheduling, reminders, treatment updates, and practice notifications.
- Program Description: Messages are sent to confirm and remind you of appointments and to reach out to patients as needed.
- Opt-Out Instructions: You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text “STOP” to our number. After you send the message “STOP” to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us.
- Support/Help: If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program, you can reply with the keyword HELP for more assistance. You may also get help directly by calling our office at (937) 303-5343 or using the Contact Form found at the bottom of our website.
- Rates and Frequency: As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency varies based on your treatment.
- Carrier Liability: Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
6. Use of Website Forms & Privacy Practices
We provide forms on this Site for your convenience to request appointments or submit inquiries.
- Sensitive Information: While we utilize HIPAA-compliant measures for patient records, please do not send sensitive personal health information (PHI) through the general “Request an Appointment” or “Contact Us” forms on this Site, as these generic forms are intended for non-sensitive inquiries only.
- Secure Communications: If you participate in our patient portal for accessing records online, you may contact us through the portal’s secure messaging system.
- Verification: Online appointment requests are not confirmed until you receive verification from our office.
- Emergencies: Emergency dental matters should not be communicated through this Site. If you have a dental emergency, please call our office directly at (937) 303-5343.
7. Your Health Information Rights (HIPAA)
Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, you have certain rights regarding your health information:
- Access: You can ask to see or get an electronic or paper copy of your medical record and other health information we have about you.
- Correction: You can ask us to correct health information about you that you think is incorrect or incomplete.
- Confidentiality: You can request that we contact you in a specific way (e.g., home or office phone) or send mail to a different address.
- Accounting: You can request a list (accounting) of the times we’ve shared your health information for up to six years prior to your request.
8. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and layout, is the property of Cedar Smiles Orthodontics or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or republish any Site content without prior written consent.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Cedar Smiles Orthodontics shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of or inability to use this Site. The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to conflict of law principles.
11. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding these Terms or our privacy practices, please contact us:Â
Cedar Smiles OrthodonticsÂ
Phone Number:
(937) 303-5343
Address:
1021 Columbus Ave Unit D
Marysville, Ohio 43040
Support: Please use the Contact Form located at the bottom of our homepage at https://cedarsmilesohio.com.