Questions
If you have questions about the dental insurance offered by the Eastman Dental Center, call (800) 724-1675 or TTY(585) 454-2845.
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Dental Insurance for Students
The enrollment period for the Student Dental Plan is September 1 through October 31. If you have questions about the student dental insurance, call 1-800-724-1675. To schedule an appointment, call 585-273-1593.
Eastman Dental and Strong Memorial Hospital Department of Dentistry and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield offer the UR Student Dental Plan for University of Rochester students. Coverage for the plan is from September 1 through August 31.
Please note that this plan is not offered by the University Health Service. We include information about the dental plan on the UHS web site for the convenience of full-time students at the University of Rochester.
Enrollment Period
This plan has a specific enrollment period, which is September 1 through October 31. Students must enroll during this time to participate in the dental plan for the year. Students cannot enroll in the dental plan after October 31. Students who are not enrolled in the dental plan can use the services provided by Eastman Dental and the Strong Memorial Hospital Department of Dentistry on a fee-for-service basis.
Dental Plan Brochure - 2009-10
The brochure for the student dental plan provides information about cost, services covered, enrollment in the plan. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call (585) 273-1593.
Location
The dental services are provided by the:
- Eastman Dental Center at 625 Elmwood Avenue near the UR Medical Center.
- Strong Memorial Hospital Department of Dentistry, which is located on the 4th floor of the Ambulatory Care Facility of Strong Memorial Hospital.
Scheduling an Appointment
Call (585) 273-1593 to schedule an appointment at either location. You can also use this number to ask questions about enrolling in the student dental plan. Students who are not enrolled in the student dental plan can use the services of the Eastman Dental Center and the SMH Department of Dentistry on a fee-for-service basis. Students may find it helpful to inquire about the fees for dental care before receiving care.
Questions about the Dental Plan
If you have questions or need more information, call Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Customer Service at 1-800-724-1675.
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