Privacy Policy

Darby & Johnson, P.A. – Periodontics & Dental Implants
Effective Date: May 17, 2026

Darby & Johnson, P.A. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or communicate with us, including through text messaging (SMS).

Practice Information

Darby & Johnson, P.A. – Periodontics & Dental Implants

Ocala Office 1500 SE 17th St, Suite 500 Ocala, FL 34471 Phone: (352) 351-5051

Crystal River Office 6175 W Corporate Oaks Dr Crystal River, FL 34429 Phone: (352) 795-9000

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

Name
Phone number
Email address
Appointment or inquiry details
Information submitted through website contact or appointment request forms

We may also collect non-personal information automatically, such as browser type, device information, pages visited, and general website usage data.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Schedule and manage appointments
Respond to inquiries and referral requests
Provide periodontal and dental implant services
Send appointment reminders and practice-related communications
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Text Messaging (SMS) Communications

Darby & Johnson, P.A. sends text messages to patients about their appointments, including reminders, confirmations and scheduling changes.

How you opt in. We text you only after you give us your consent. You can give consent by:

Checking the text option in the Cell Phone section of the Consent for Treatment form in our new patient paperwork
Giving your mobile number to our staff and telling them you agree to receive text messages

Program details.

Message frequency varies with your appointments and care needs.
Message and data rates may apply.
Messages are sent from our office numbers: (352) 351-5051 (Ocala) and (352) 795-9000 (Crystal River).
Messages are delivered using RingCentral.
Carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.

How you opt out. Reply STOP to any message at any time. You will receive one final confirmation message and no further texts unless you opt back in.

Help. Reply HELP to any message, or call our office at (352) 351-5051 (Ocala) or (352) 795-9000 (Crystal River).

Your mobile information. We do not share mobile phone numbers with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent are excluded from all sharing described in this policy. That information is not shared with any third party other than the service provider that delivers our messages.

Sharing of Information

We may share your information only as necessary with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our practice, such as scheduling, communications, or technology services. These providers are required to safeguard your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Darby & Johnson, P.A. – Periodontics & Dental Implants

Ocala: 1500 SE 17th St, Suite 500, Ocala, FL 34471 | (352) 351-5051

Crystal River: 6175 W Corporate Oaks Dr, Crystal River, FL 34429 | (352) 795-9000