Dental

Medical Information
Many details are available by looking at the medical section of the [|Staff Website].

Dental Information
The Tokushinki Dental clinic is very close to the school and is very good for all types of work for adults and children. Your insurance pays for most of the bill and they now have direct billing. tel: 5030-7858, 5030-7868

Providers:
 * I would add that Dr. Liilian there speaks excellent English and seemed knowledgeable and competent. I had a night guard (for grinding) made there for about $200. It would have cost 4-5 times higher in the states! Madelaine Barry
 * RE Orthodontists: Todd wrote to us in an email (Jan 2014)… “We have been pleased with our orthodontist. His name is Dr. Ma and his office is in Luijazui, it's a short cab ride and metro ride away. Takes about 20 to 30 minutes to get there from our apartment.” - Eric Johnston

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 * What is the Concordia medical insurance like? **Concordia offers world-wide medical insurance for overseas hired expat teachers as part of their benefit package, which includes spouse and children through four years of undergraduate study. There are a number of facilities here in Shanghai where expats can go that have Western-trained doctors and offer in-patient and out-patient services. There are also provisions for transfer to treatment centers of excellence in Bangkok and Hong Kong as well as in your home country when appropriate care is not available in Shanghai. For more information regarding benefit coverage and healthcare in our area go to the Medical Insurance section of the [|Staff Website].


 * Do most Concordia employees see dentists and other specialists in China, or regularly schedule check-ups over breaks in their home countries? **Both happen. Some staff organize routine check-ups (both physical and dental) when they return home during the summer. There are also doctors and dentists here that are fine to use.


 * Is it wise to stock up on regularly taken medications and things such as contacts before leaving or is it easy to get prescriptions filled there? **When visiting the doctor at a clinic or hospital in China that has a pharmacy on site you will be able to fill prescriptions before leaving. They will generally carry both local and imported medicines. We have also identified local pharmacies, which can be very helpful in locating appropriate medications and at reasonable costs. If you have particular medications, though, that you need to use, you are best to check with your own doctor before coming over. Sometimes it may be difficult to get some medications into China, and to do so, you will need a prescription from your doctor. In relation to contact lenses it would be wise to stock up before coming over. These products are available here in China, however it is sometimes best to go with what you know!

Coverage begins on August 1 or the year you begin employment. If you need coverage earlier please contact steven.nurre@concordiashanghai.org to see if coverage can be provided at your cost.
 * What date does our health insurance begin? We are covered with our current insurance until July 31st, and I want to make sure there will be no lapse in coverage. Does our coverage begin on August 1st? **

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