Terms & Conditions
Effective Date: August 17, 2026
Welcome to the website of Valencia Family Dentistry & Orthodontics (“Valencia Family Dentistry,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing or using this website, submitting information through our forms, requesting an appointment, or using our communication services, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.
If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this website.
Website Information
The information provided through this website is intended for general informational and educational purposes.
Website content should not be considered a diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or substitute for professional dental or medical advice.
You should consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional regarding questions about your individual health or treatment.
No Dentist-Patient Relationship Through Website Use
Merely visiting this website, submitting a contact form, or requesting information does not by itself establish a dentist-patient relationship.
A professional relationship is established only as appropriate through our office and clinical processes.
Medical Emergencies
Do not use this website, online forms, email, or text messaging for a life-threatening medical emergency.
If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek immediate emergency medical assistance.
For urgent dental concerns, please contact our office at (505) 865-9788.
Appointment Requests
Submitting an appointment request through our website or another electronic system does not guarantee an appointment.
An appointment is considered scheduled or confirmed only after you receive confirmation from Valencia Family Dentistry & Orthodontics.
Appointment availability may change.
SMS/Text Messaging Terms
By voluntarily providing your mobile phone number and affirmatively opting in to text messaging, you agree that Valencia Family Dentistry & Orthodontics may send you SMS or MMS messages related to your interactions with our office.
Messages may include:
- Appointment requests
- Appointment confirmations
- Appointment reminders
- Scheduling and rescheduling communications
- Patient paperwork reminders or links
- Follow-up communications
- Office notifications
- Responses to your inquiries
Message frequency varies.
Message and data rates may apply.
Your wireless carrier’s standard messaging and data charges may apply.
SMS Consent
Consent to receive text messages is voluntary.
Your consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchasing or receiving dental services from Valencia Family Dentistry & Orthodontics.
Opting Out
You may cancel SMS communications at any time by replying:
STOP
After you send STOP, you may receive one final message confirming that you have been unsubscribed.
After that confirmation, we will stop sending messages covered by that SMS consent unless you subsequently opt in again or communication is otherwise permitted by applicable law.
SMS Help
For assistance, reply:
HELP
You may also contact:
Valencia Family Dentistry & Orthodontics
Phone: (505) 865-9788
Mobile Privacy
Mobile information, including your telephone number and SMS opt-in/consent information, will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Please review our Privacy Policy for additional information about how we handle personal information.
Message Delivery
Wireless carriers do not guarantee message delivery.
Valencia Family Dentistry & Orthodontics and participating carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages caused by circumstances outside their reasonable control.
Communication Security
SMS and email communications may not always be encrypted or completely secure.
Please avoid sending highly sensitive health, financial, or identification information by text message unless specifically instructed to use a secure method provided by our office.
Website Use
You agree not to:
- Use the website for unlawful purposes
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or associated systems
- Interfere with website security or functionality
- Introduce malware, viruses, or malicious code
- Copy or exploit website content unlawfully
- Impersonate another person
- Submit intentionally false or misleading information
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, website content, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, design elements, and other materials, belongs to Valencia Family Dentistry & Orthodontics or is used with permission.
Content may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or commercially exploited without appropriate authorization.
Third-Party Links
Our website may provide links to third-party websites or services for convenience.
We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, availability, or security of third-party services.
Disclaimer
We attempt to provide useful and accurate information; however, website information is provided on an “as available” basis and may contain errors, omissions, or outdated information.
Dental treatment decisions should be made in consultation with an appropriate dental professional.
Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Valencia Family Dentistry & Orthodontics will not be liable for damages resulting solely from your use of, inability to use, or reliance on general informational content provided through this website.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude liability that cannot legally be excluded or to limit any rights a patient may have under applicable healthcare law.
Privacy
Your use of this website is also subject to our Privacy Policy.
Changes to These Terms
We may modify these Terms & Conditions periodically.
Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.
Your continued use of the website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Governing Law
These Terms will be governed by applicable federal law and the laws of the State of New Mexico, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Contact
Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to:
Valencia Family Dentistry & Orthodontics
3472 Main St. N.E.
Los Lunas, NM 87031
Phone: (505) 865-9788