How Your Dental Coverage Works

Although UCR Student Health and Counseling Center (SHCC) does not offer dental services on campus, both undergraduate and graduate students participating in the University of California Student Health Insurance Plan (UCSHIP) are eligible for Dental coverage under UC SHIP Delta Dental Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) network. Dentists who are not part of this network have not agreed to fees, therefore, if dental care services are rendered with an out-of-network provider, you will pay the difference between the amount UC SHIP covers and the price the dentist charges. You can find complete plan details in the Delta Dental Benefit Booklet [PDF] here.

Finding A Dentist in Network

• To get care, you will need to provide your Delta Dental ID number to the dental office. You can use the mobile app (see below) to access your ID number, print an ID card from the Delta Dental website, or order a card from Delta Dental Customer Service at (800) 765-6003.
• Delta Dental has many dental networks, so make sure you’re selecting a dentist from the Delta Dental PPO network. You’ll pay more if you choose a dentist from another network.
• To access the Delta Dental PPO list of dentists near you and to estimate costs is to download the Delta Dental app from the App Store or Google Play.
• Alternatively, you can find a Delta Dental PPO network dentist — and estimate costs for common dental procedures — using tools on the Delta Dental website or by calling Customer Service at (800) 765-6003.

What You Pay for Dental Services

Except for preventive and diagnostic services (your twice-yearly checkups and cleanings), you will pay a deductible before the plan begins to share costs with you. To learn which expenses and services are not covered, see the Delta Dental Benefit Booklet [PDF].