Privacy Policy
About this policy
Calm Dental (Shaw Dental Lounge PLLC, "Calm Dental," "we," "us") operates calmdc.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website and our text messaging program and how we use it. Patient health information is also protected under our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, available at our office. Last updated: October 27, 2026.
Information we collect. When you fill out a form on our website, we collect your name, email address, phone number, ZIP code, and any insurance information you choose to provide. We also collect basic website usage data (such as pages visited and browser type) through cookies and analytics tools.
How we use it. We use your information to respond to your appointment request, schedule and confirm appointments, send appointment reminders, communicate about your account and billing, and improve our website and services.
Text messaging (SMS) and sharing
Text messaging (SMS). If you opt in, Calm Dental will send you text messages about your appointment request, appointment reminders and confirmations, scheduling, billing, account updates, and offers and promotions from Calm Dental. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to opt out, or HELP for help. You may also call us at 202-800-0126.
We do not sell or share your SMS opt-in data or personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Mobile information and SMS consent will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. We share information only with service providers who help us operate our practice and messaging services (for example, our scheduling and text-messaging providers), and only as needed to provide those services, or as required by law.
Data security. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
Your choices. You can opt out of text messages by replying STOP, and you can ask us to update or delete your website contact information by calling 202-800-0126 or emailing Info@CalmDC.com.
Contact us. Calm Dental (Shaw Dental Lounge PLLC), 618 T St NW STE B, Washington, DC 20001. Phone 202-800-0126. Email Info@CalmDC.com.
Children and policy updates
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website. Parents or guardians may contact us to schedule care for a minor.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.