Most University of California students on UC SHIP have dental coverage through Delta Dental PPO, but how easy is it to actually find an in-network dentist near campus? We mapped geocoded in-network offices around all 10 UC campuses and measured how many sit within walking and short-drive distance.
Ranked by the number of in-network offices within 2 miles of campus. Tap a campus for the full list and map.
| Campus | City | Within 2 mi | Within 5 mi | Nearest | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley | Berkeley | 20 | 33 | 0.3 mi | ★ 4.78 |
| UCSD | La Jolla | 15 | 37 | 0.5 mi | n/a |
| UCI | Irvine | 3 | 71 | 1.6 mi | ★ 4.81 |
| UCLA | Los Angeles | 1 | 9 | 1.4 mi | ★ 4.90 |
| UCSF | San Francisco | 1 | 23 | 1.7 mi | ★ 4.74 |
| UCR | Riverside | 1 | 7 | 1.2 mi | ★ 4.80 |
| UC Davis | Davis | 0 | 0 | 13.8 mi | n/a |
| UCSB | Santa Barbara | 0 | 0 | 8.0 mi | n/a |
| UCSC | Santa Cruz | 0 | 2 | 3.2 mi | n/a |
| UC Merced | Merced | 0 | 0 | 37.1 mi | n/a |
Source: CoverCapy directory of geocoded in-network Delta Dental PPO offices, June 2026. Distances are straight-line (haversine) from each campus center. Counts reflect offices in our directory and are not a complete census of every dentist. In-network status for your specific UC SHIP plan is confirmed before booking.
UC Berkeley students have the densest access, with 20 in-network offices within 2 miles of campus, while UC Merced students have the fewest at 0. Across all 10 campuses, our directory maps 182 in-network Delta Dental PPO offices within 5 miles. Wherever you are, the nearest office and a campus map are one tap away on each campus page below.
33 Delta Dental offices within 5 miles.
Campus37 Delta Dental offices within 5 miles.
Campus71 Delta Dental offices within 5 miles.
Campus9 Delta Dental offices within 5 miles.
Campus23 Delta Dental offices within 5 miles.
Campus7 Delta Dental offices within 5 miles.
Campus0 Delta Dental offices within 5 miles.
Campus0 Delta Dental offices within 5 miles.
Campus2 Delta Dental offices within 5 miles.
Campus0 Delta Dental offices within 5 miles.
Last reviewed June 2026 by CoverCapy editorial. CoverCapy is independent and not affiliated with the University of California or Delta Dental Plans Association. Coverage and carrier vary by campus and plan year, so confirm yours before booking.