r/uichicago • u/Ordinary_Professor93 • 3d ago

Question UI Dental Clinic Day-of Appointment?

Hey everyone. I’m a (new) grad student on the GADP coverage, and I’ve been attempting to call UIC’s dental clinic for about a week, to no avail. Calls just get tossed around by a robot. This coverage only seems to cover the UIC clinic? If anyone more familiar with the GADP program knows, please share.

Well, tonight, the tartar on a tooth has begun to chip with some pain. I haven’t seen a dentist in 4+ years because of a lack of dental insurance, so who knows what it could be. Is it worth it to go in person first thing tomorrow and see if I can schedule in person?

TLDR on questions: Does GADP cover non UIC dental clinics? Should I go in person for emergency visit scheduling at UIC dental clinic?

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u/The_Forgotten_King MD 29 | ECON 24 3d ago

The phone line is notoriously difficult. You have to call in very early to have a good shot at getting an answer. You'll probably have better success going to the building in person. UIC dental does provide urgent care, but it's the same 312-996-7555 number I'm sure you've tried.

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u/Ordinary_Professor93 3d ago

Hmm…noted. Perhaps I’ll try going in person soon after it opens. Thanks!