Privacy policy

At Schoettger Orthodontics, we collect information to provide you with quality orthodontic care and improve our services. This includes your name, contact details, dental history, treatment records, and payment information. We gather this data through direct communication, appointment requests, patient forms, and our website.

We use your information to schedule appointments, deliver treatment, process payments, communicate about your care, and comply with healthcare regulations. Your data helps us personalize your experience and follow up on your treatment progress. We never sell your personal information to third parties.

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how you interact with our site. These tools help us remember your preferences and improve our online services. You can control cookie settings through your browser at any time.

We work with trusted third-party service providers including payment processors, appointment scheduling platforms, and email communication services. These partners are bound by confidentiality agreements and use your information only to support our practice operations. We carefully select vendors who meet our security standards.

Text Messaging (SMS)

When you provide your mobile number to Schoettger Orthodontics — through a patient form, appointment request, our website, or direct communication — you may receive text messages from us related to your care and our practice.

Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile number or messaging consent with anyone for promotional purposes. Information collected through our text messaging program is used only to operate the program and send the messages described in our Terms of Service.

If you wish to be removed from receiving future communications, you can opt out by texting STOP to any message you receive from us. For full details on message types and frequency, see our Terms of Service.

Your health information is protected under HIPAA regulations and stored securely with encryption and access controls. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to prevent unauthorized access. If you have questions about your privacy or wish to access your records, contact our office directly at your nearest location in Lincoln or Seward, Nebraska.

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