Privacy Policy

Effective date: July 28, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Artistic Smiles Dentistry (“we,” “us,” “our”), the dental practice of Philip Nguyen, DDS (“Dr. Phil”), located at 2606 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92869, collects and uses information through this website (OCUrgentDentist.com). By using this site, you agree to this Policy.

1. Information we collect

Information you provide

• Your name, phone number, and (optionally) email address;
• A brief reason for your visit or description of your dental problem, and your preferred appointment time;
• Your communication preferences and consent choices.

Information collected automatically

• Basic usage and device information (such as pages viewed, browser type, and approximate location) collected through cookies and analytics — only after you accept cookies via our banner.

2. How we use your information

• To contact you, schedule and confirm your appointment, and respond to your request;
• To provide dental care and follow-up related to your visit;
• To operate, secure, and improve this website;
• To comply with legal and professional obligations.

3. Calls, texts & emails (SMS consent)

If you provide your phone number and check the consent box, you agree that we (and vendors acting on our behalf) may call, text (SMS), and email you about your appointment request, including via automated systems. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out of texts or HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of receiving care. You may also opt out at any time by contacting us.

4. How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only as needed to provide our services:

• Service providers that host this website, process form submissions, manage scheduling/records, and provide analytics or advertising measurement, under contracts that require them to protect your information. Where these vendors handle PHI on our behalf, we seek appropriate agreements (including Business Associate Agreements where required by HIPAA).
• Legal & safety reasons, when required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property.

5. Cookies & analytics

We use cookies for basic analytics (Google Analytics, configured to anonymize your IP) to understand how the site is used. These load only after you click “Accept” on our cookie banner; choosing “Decline” prevents them. If we run advertising, we may use advertising cookies to measure ad performance. You can also control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of Google Analytics using Google’s opt-out browser add-on.

6. Your choices & rights

• Opt out of texts (reply STOP) or ask us to stop contacting you;
• Accept or decline cookies via our banner, and change your choice by clearing your browser data;
• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of information we hold about you, subject to legal and recordkeeping requirements.

California residents: Medical information is protected under the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA) and, where applicable, the HIPAA rules. Depending on our size and activities, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) may also apply; medical information governed by CMIA or HIPAA is generally exempt from CCPA. To exercise any right, contact us using the details below.

7. Data retention & security

We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes above and as required by law and professional recordkeeping rules. This site uses encryption in transit (HTTPS), and we limit access to your information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children

This site is intended for adults arranging dental care (including for their families). We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.

9. Third-party links

This site may link to third-party sites (such as Google Maps). We are not responsible for their privacy practices; review their policies.

10. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” above shows when it was last revised.

11. Contact us

Philip L Nguyen DDS Inc, dba Artistic Smiles Dentistry — Dr. Phil (Philip Nguyen, DDS)
2606 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92869
Phone: (949) 536‑6591 · Email: drphil@theefficientdentist.com