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Delta Dental dentist access near every UC campus

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.

10UC campuses mapped
182offices within 5 miles
UC Berkeleymost offices within 2 miles
UC Mercedfewest within 2 miles
The data

In-network Delta dentists by UC campus

Ranked by the number of in-network offices within 2 miles of campus. Tap a campus for the full list and map.

CampusCityWithin 2 miWithin 5 miNearestAvg rating
UC BerkeleyBerkeley20330.3 mi★ 4.78
UCSDLa Jolla15370.5 min/a
UCIIrvine3711.6 mi★ 4.81
UCLALos Angeles191.4 mi★ 4.90
UCSFSan Francisco1231.7 mi★ 4.74
UCRRiverside171.2 mi★ 4.80
UC DavisDavis0013.8 min/a
UCSBSanta Barbara008.0 min/a
UCSCSanta Cruz023.2 min/a
UC MercedMerced0037.1 min/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.

What we found

Key findings

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.

By campus

See the dentists near your UC

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.