“I have a toothache–I know what I would do in my home country, but what’s the best way to handle this situation while here in the U.S.? Where can I get inexpensive dental care?”
Many students have asked me similar questions. Unfortunately there is not a good alternative that will allow you to get cheap dental work.
The school of dentistry at MCV in Richmond does offer some lower-priced work (maybe 40%-50% less). The work is done by dental students, and they generally do a great job because the quality of their work is being evaluated by instructors. Here are some possible problems with this option:
- as of the last time I checked, they do not work with filling cavities. They do offer extraction (pulling the tooth out entirely).
- it is very difficult to get a space in their schedule.
- you would probably need to drive to Richmond twice… once to schedule the appointment and once to get the work done.
My dentist is Dr. Thomas Starkey 434-973-2224. His clinic does excellent work, and they make the experience very comfortable. There are around 100 dental practices in Charlottesville. If you have one cavity, I would guess that you might have to pay about $150. All the dental practices have similar prices. Be aware that their schedules are usually pretty full, so you might have to wait a couple of weeks before your appointment.
Some students opt to wait to receive treatment when they return home during UVA’s winter or summer break. I do not think this is a good option for most people because waiting can allow the problem to become much worse. If it gets bad enough and you find yourself unable to work or study, you may end up having to get dental work immediately, and then you would have to pay much more because the problems have become more advanced.
Dental insurance policies are available for purchase. In some cases, there is not a long waiting period before coverage becomes effective. In some cases you might even find out you have the dental problem, and then buy insurance before receiving treatment.
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Cell Phone Scam
Be careful not to be scammed when making a deal through Craigslist or email. Here’s a note I received from my friend today. He is a UVA grad student:
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Housing: Finding a Place to Live near UVA
Are you looking for information about how to find the best room or apartment near UVA? Here are the details about “on grounds” and “off grounds” housing…
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Want to help International Students Inc and have a ton of fun?
Just use this link to find out how you can be involved and help out this Fall.
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When and How Much to Tip at a restaurant or in other situations
When do Americans tip? How much? You might be surprised at the differences between American tipping habits and those of your own home culture. Get the quick answers right here: https://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2012/08/tipping-in-america-how-to-do-it-and-what-to-expect-if-you-dont
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Volunteer with ISI
Help other internationals have a great transition to the US! Say “thank you” by making ISI better! …
Get involved by volunteering and leading in the ISI group — ISI runs best when students are involved and there are lots of ways you can be involved more than just showing up to events. There’s a team of students who are looking for volunteers to help with events, computer expertise with our various web communication tools, photography, and many other possibilities. See the form below to sign up to be a volunteer or email us for more info on getting involved.
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Where can I find inexpensive dental work?
“I have a toothache–I know what I would do in my home country, but what’s the best way to handle this situation while here in the U.S.? Where can I get inexpensive dental care?”
Many students have asked me similar questions. Unfortunately there is not a good alternative that will allow you to get cheap dental work.
The school of dentistry at MCV in Richmond does offer some lower-priced work (maybe 40%-50% less). The work is done by dental students, and they generally do a great job because the quality of their work is being evaluated by instructors. Here are some possible problems with this option:
My dentist is Dr. Thomas Starkey 434-973-2224. His clinic does excellent work, and they make the experience very comfortable. There are around 100 dental practices in Charlottesville. If you have one cavity, I would guess that you might have to pay about $150. All the dental practices have similar prices. Be aware that their schedules are usually pretty full, so you might have to wait a couple of weeks before your appointment.
Some students opt to wait to receive treatment when they return home during UVA’s winter or summer break. I do not think this is a good option for most people because waiting can allow the problem to become much worse. If it gets bad enough and you find yourself unable to work or study, you may end up having to get dental work immediately, and then you would have to pay much more because the problems have become more advanced.
Dental insurance policies are available for purchase. In some cases, there is not a long waiting period before coverage becomes effective. In some cases you might even find out you have the dental problem, and then buy insurance before receiving treatment.
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Short-term Temporary Housing
Almost all apartments in Charlottesville operate with a year-long lease. So that makes it more difficult to find short-term housing. Hotels are expensive–they are best for stays of one week or less. Here are some suggestions to help your search:
First, check this site that lists opportunities for short-term housing: https://charlottesville.craigslist.org/sub/ be careful to make sure the places are near UVA or at least near a city bus stop.
UVA’s International Center provides short term accommodations for internationals. However, they have limited numbers of rooms and this option might be a bit expensive depending on your budget. here’s their site: https://www.virginia.edu/iso/ic/
If you are a grad student or visiting scholar, it would be appropriate for you to write the head of your department (or your immediate advisor) and ask if he/she could put you in touch with other faculty who might be able to help provide a room or offer some recommendations.
“Sublease” (the verb form) means that person-A has signed a one-year lease but is not using his/her room or apartment for some giving length of time. As a way to save money, person-A will try to find person-B, who will rent the room/apartment (during the period of time, in which it is not being used). In the areas near UVA, it is most common to find “sublet” (the noun form) opportunities for the summer (when many undergrads are out of town). Sometimes there are opportunities for either the Fall or Spring semester because person-A is out of town for one semester (studying abroad, for example). It is more rare to find a sublet for one month or similar short period of time.