Claims, Disclaimers, and Red‑Flag Topics

“Educational guidance only. Not medical or dental advice. Consult a licensed dental professional in your area for diagnosis or treatment.”

• No patient–provider relationship: Our content and coaching do not create a hygienist–patient or dentist–patient relationship.

• Local care requirement: Always seek diagnosis and treatment from your own local, licensed dental office. We cannot examine you or provide individualized clinical advice.

• Scope of service: Education, habit coaching, and general technique tips only. No diagnosis, prescriptions, or treatment plans.

• No telehealth/teledentistry: We do not provide clinical care by phone, video, email, or chat.

• Licensure context: Cindy West, RDH is licensed in California. Oral Priority operates as an education/coaching business, not a dental practice.

• Geographic limits: Written for a general U.S. audience; standards can differ by region. If you live outside the U.S., consult local guidelines.

• Emergencies: Pain, swelling, fever, trauma, or a broken tooth → contact your local dentist or urgent care now. Call emergency services when appropriate.

• Results vary: We coach risk‑reduction and habits; outcomes depend on individual factors. No guarantees.

• Affiliates/endorsements: We may earn a small commission from recommended products. We disclose links and only mention tools that meet our standards.
  Optional line if used: “As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.”

• Testimonials: Client stories reflect individual experiences and are not typical promises.

• Minors: Coaching for minors requires a parent/guardian as the primary contact.

• Privacy: We collect minimal info for coaching and transactions. We are not a HIPAA‑covered entity; do not send protected health info via DMs or email.

• Data retention & deletion: We keep coaching notes for [X months]. Request deletion anytime at [contact email].

• DM policy: No health advice in DMs. Use approved channels; urgent issues go to your local clinician.

• Terms & IP: Using our site/programs means you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. All content © Oral Priority; personal use only—no redistribution without written permission.

• Credentials display: We may state credentials (e.g., RDH), but we are not acting as your treatment provider.

Red‑flag handling

• Pain, swelling, fever, broken teeth → advise urgent in‑person care.

• Medical history questions → “We can’t advise; please consult your clinician.”

• Product side‑effects → collect details; direct to manufacturer/professional.