Dental and Orthodontics
It is a good idea to have a dental check up before leaving home and to bring your last record with you. The international dental clinics in Shanghai provide full dental services but they are expensive. Dental Clinic Name Tokushinkai Dental Kowa JinMao Tower New York Dental PG Dental Pure Smile DDS Dental
Website www.tokushinkai.com.cn www.kowa-dental.com/en/ www.newyorkdentalchina.com www.pgdental.cn/en/ http://puresmile.com/ www.dds-dental.com
Telephone 50307858 51082222 62781181 64515351 61059400 68760409
Opening Hours 10.00am-8.00pm 9.00am-8.30pm 9.00am-6.30pm 9.30am-6.00pm 10.00am-6.00pm 10.00am-6.00pm
Vaccinations There are no vaccinations required by law for your work visa, but you may wish to ensure that your routine vaccinations are up-to-date before you come to Shanghai. Check with the World Health Organisation or your local GP for any vaccination recommendations for China, or have a look at: http://www.nathnac.org/ds/c_pages/country_page_cn.htm#vpr. Vaccinations, particularly if imported, may be difficult to acquire.
Parent Orientation BOOKLET
Malaria is a concern in parts of East Asia, but you do not need to take any anti-malarial medicine in Shanghai or other major cities. If you travel into more rural areas, you should seek your doctor’s advice.
Optical
We recommend that you have an eye examination before coming. If you require glasses, bring a spare pair and your prescription. Opticians and optical services are available here. Contact lens solution is also easily attainable. Huashan Hospital in Puxi has an very competent international Optical division.
Housing
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Below are a few of the housing compounds where most Dulwich families are living. Although we have only included areas in Pudong, we do have many families who live in Puxi. Dulwich does not endorse or promote any of these compounds. We have listed them by proximity to school in alphabetical order. Key Points: • In the compounds located near school many parents and children will ride bikes and scooters as a means of transport to school. • Most compounds have security. • Although most compounds have health club facilities and pools often these are in addition to the rental contract. • Management companies tend to provide quicker and more consistent service than an individually owned unit. • Painting and minor repairs can be negotiated into contracts prior to moving in.