Terms of Use

Effective Date: September 10, 2026

Welcome to the website of Desert Maxillofacial Center (“Desert Maxillofacial Center,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of desertmaxillofacial.com (the “Website”).

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.

1. Website Information

The information provided on this Website is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional medical or dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Information about dental implants, oral surgery, wisdom teeth, bone grafting, jaw surgery, facial trauma, oral pathology, craniofacial reconstruction, and other procedures is provided for general educational purposes and may not apply to your individual circumstances.

You should always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding your specific medical or dental condition and treatment options.

2. No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Your use of this Website, including reading information, submitting an online form, sending a message, or otherwise communicating through the Website, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship between you and Desert Maxillofacial Center or any of its surgeons, dentists, employees, or other healthcare professionals.

A doctor-patient relationship is established only through an appropriate professional consultation and acceptance of care by the practice.

3. Not a Substitute for Professional Care

Nothing on this Website should be interpreted as medical or dental advice, diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or a guarantee regarding the results of any procedure.

Medical and dental treatment decisions should be made in consultation with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional who has evaluated your individual circumstances.

If you are experiencing a medical or dental emergency, do not rely on this Website or electronic communication for immediate assistance. Call 911 or seek care at the nearest emergency department.

4. Appointments and Online Forms

The Website may provide tools or forms that allow you to request an appointment, submit information, contact the office, complete patient registration materials, or communicate with Desert Maxillofacial Center.

Submitting a request through the Website does not guarantee an appointment, acceptance as a patient, or availability of any particular provider or treatment.

Desert Maxillofacial Center may contact you using the information you provide to respond to your request or coordinate care.

You are responsible for providing accurate and current information when using Website forms.

5. Patient and Health Information

Please do not submit confidential medical, financial, or other sensitive information through Website features that are not specifically intended for secure transmission of such information.

Information submitted through the Website may be subject to applicable privacy laws and policies. For information about how patient information is handled, please review our Privacy Policy and applicable Notice of Privacy Practices.

The Website’s Privacy Policy is separate from these Terms of Use and governs the collection and handling of information as described therein.

6. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this Website, including text, photographs, graphics, logos, trademarks, videos, page layouts, designs, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Desert Maxillofacial Center and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may access and use the Website for your personal, non-commercial purposes.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, transmit, display, create derivative works from, sell, or otherwise exploit Website content without prior written permission from Desert Maxillofacial Center, except as permitted by applicable law.

7. Permitted Use

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes.

You may not:

Use the Website in violation of any applicable law or regulation;
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems;
Interfere with the operation, security, or availability of the Website;
Introduce malicious code, viruses, or other harmful materials;
Use automated systems to scrape, copy, or collect Website content without authorization;
Impersonate another person or entity; or
Use information obtained from the Website for fraudulent, unlawful, or abusive purposes.

8. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Website may contain links to websites, services, or resources operated by third parties. These links may be provided for convenience or informational purposes.

Desert Maxillofacial Center does not necessarily endorse or control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, privacy practices, security, or terms of use.

Your use of any third-party website is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.

9. Testimonials, Reviews, and User Content

The Website may contain patient testimonials, reviews, photographs, videos, or other content relating to patients or visitors.

Any testimonials or statements presented on the Website reflect the experiences or opinions of the individuals providing them and should not be interpreted as a guarantee or representation that another patient will experience the same results.

Results from medical and surgical procedures vary from patient to patient.

If you submit content to Desert Maxillofacial Center for potential publication or use on the Website, you represent that you have the right to provide that content and authorize its use.

10. Website Availability and Accuracy

We make reasonable efforts to maintain the Website and provide accurate and current information. However, we do not guarantee that the Website or its content will always be complete, accurate, current, available, or free from errors.

Information about services, providers, office hours, procedures, insurance, pricing, and other matters may change without notice.

Desert Maxillofacial Center reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Website at any time.

11. No Guarantees of Treatment Outcomes

Information about procedures or treatments described on this Website should not be interpreted as a guarantee of a particular medical or cosmetic result.

Every patient is different, and treatment outcomes depend on numerous individual factors. Any discussion of potential benefits, risks, results, or recovery should be considered general information and not a promise of a specific outcome.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

Desert Maxillofacial Center disclaims all warranties, express or implied, regarding the Website, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, reliability, availability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit any rights or protections that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Desert Maxillofacial Center and its surgeons, employees, agents, and representatives will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Website or its content.

This limitation does not apply to liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.

14. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Desert Maxillofacial Center and its surgeons, employees, agents, and representatives from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your unlawful use of the Website, violation of these Terms, or violation of the rights of another person or entity.

15. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy and applicable privacy notices.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to modify or replace any rights or obligations established under applicable privacy or healthcare laws.

16. California Law

These Terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable federal law requires otherwise.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website will be handled in accordance with applicable California and federal law.

17. Changes to These Terms

Desert Maxillofacial Center may update or modify these Terms of Use from time to time.

When changes are made, the updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Website after the revised Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Website’s Privacy Policy and any other applicable notices or policies, constitute the agreement between you and Desert Maxillofacial Center regarding your use of the Website, except where additional terms expressly apply to particular services or transactions.

20. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, you may contact:

Desert Maxillofacial Center
72780 Country Club Dr, Ste 106
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Phone: 760-837-1515
Fax: 760-837-1011
Website: desertmaxillofacial.com