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

By providing your mobile phone number through our website forms, appointment requests, in-office paperwork, or direct communication with our staff, you expressly consent to receive text messages from Darby & Johnson, P.A. related to your care and your relationship with our office. These messages may include appointment reminders, scheduling updates, account notifications, and other practice-related communications.

Opt-In Methods: You may opt in to receive SMS messages by:

Submitting a website contact or appointment request form that includes SMS consent language
Providing your mobile number to our staff and verbally consenting to receive text messages
Completing in-office paperwork that includes SMS consent
Message frequency may vary depending on your appointments and care needs
Message and data rates may apply
Messages are sent from our main office number(s): (352) 351-5051 (Ocala) and (352) 795-9000 (Crystal River)
SMS messages are delivered using [SMS PLATFORM — RingCentral]

You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. After opting out, you will receive one final confirmation message and no further texts unless you opt back in.

For assistance, reply HELP to any message or contact our office directly at (352) 351-5051 (Ocala) or (352) 795-9000 (Crystal River).

Your mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered 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