Tooth Truth — SMS Opt-In Consent Documentation

www.mytoothtruth.com  ·  HIPAA-Compliant Dental Platform

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How Users Opt In to SMS Notifications

End users of Tooth Truth (www.mytoothtruth.com), a HIPAA-compliant dental platform for dentists and patients, opt in to receive SMS notifications through one of the following three methods. All SMS consent checkboxes are unchecked by default and require active user action.

Method 01

Direct Signup Form

Patient or Dentist signup at /signup — separate unchecked SMS checkbox with full disclosure.

Method 02

Google Sign-In + Settings

Users who sign up via Google can add phone number and grant SMS consent via Settings > Phone Number.

Method 03

Notification Preferences

Registered users manage notification method via Settings > Notifications > Preference.

1

Patient Signup — SMS Consent Checkbox

mytoothtruth.com/signup (Patient tab)

Exact SMS Consent Language
"By providing your phone number, you agree to receive SMS notifications from Tooth Truth regarding dental case updates, consultation reminders, and account activity. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance."

✓ Unchecked by default  ·  ✓ Separate from Terms of Service checkbox  ·  ✓ User must actively check

Patient Signup — Full Page
Patient signup
Patient tab · Signup form with unchecked SMS consent checkbox
Patient Signup — SMS Checkbox
Patient SMS checkbox
Both checkboxes unchecked by default — Terms of Service and SMS consent
Both checkboxes are independent and unchecked by default. A "Continue with Google" option is also available on this page.
2

Dentist Signup — SMS Consent Checkbox

mytoothtruth.com/signup (Dentist tab)

Exact SMS Consent Language
"By providing your phone number, you agree to receive SMS notifications from Tooth Truth regarding dental case updates, consultation reminders, and account activity. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance."

✓ Unchecked by default  ·  ✓ Identical disclosure language for both user types

Dentist Signup — Full Page
Dentist signup
Dentist tab · "Build Your Patient Base" · SMS consent checkbox visible
Dentist Signup — SMS Checkbox
Dentist SMS checkbox
Scrolled to show SMS consent checkbox — unchecked by default
Same unchecked-by-default SMS consent checkbox with identical disclosure language as the patient signup flow.
3

Google Sign-In Users — Settings > Phone Number

mytoothtruth.com/dentist-dashboard/settings

SMS Consent in Phone Number Modal
"By providing your phone number, you agree to receive SMS notifications from Tooth Truth regarding dental case updates, consultation reminders, and account activity. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance."

✓ Unchecked by default  ·  ✓ Must actively check before clicking Save Changes

Settings — Account Overview
Settings page
Settings dashboard — Sign in and Security with Phone Number row
Settings — Phone Number Section
Settings phone number
Phone Number "Not set" — clicking opens modal with SMS consent checkbox
SMS is not activated without prior explicit consent. The modal contains an unchecked-by-default SMS consent checkbox.
4

Notification Preferences — Email / Phone / Both

mytoothtruth.com/dentist-dashboard/settings → Notifications > Preference

Notification Preference Setting

Registered users manage notifications under Notifications > Preference. Options: Email, Phone, or Both. Selecting Phone or Both enables SMS only after the user has previously provided explicit SMS consent via Method (1) or (2). SMS is not activated by this toggle alone without prior consent.

Settings — Notifications & Preference
Notifications preference
Preference row showing Email · Phone · Both radio options
This toggle controls delivery method only — it does not grant SMS consent independently.