Dental Coverage
If you’re enrolled in the Tufts Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) through UHCSR, you have limited dental coverage for specific medical needs — but routine dental care is not included.
What’s Covered Under SHIP (UHCSR)
SHIP does not cover routine dental care such as checkups, cleanings, or fillings.
However, it does include coverage for certain medical or emergency dental needs:
- Injury to sound, natural teeth (not from eating)
- Fractures or dislocations of the jaw or facial bones
- Removal of impacted teeth
- Tumor removal from the jaw
- Orthognathic surgery for serious functional issues
- Dental care in a hospital setting when medically necessary (e.g., for hemophilia)
- Pediatric dental services for students under age 19 (as required by law)
Learn more about What the Plan Covers.
Optional Dental Insurance (Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier Plan)
Tufts offers an optional dental insurance plan through Delta Dental for students who want routine dental care coverage.
This plan covers:
- Exams and cleanings
- Fillings and basic procedures
- Other routine dental services
Key Details:
- Coverage runs January 1 – December 31
- Enrollment deadline: December 1 of the prior year
- You must re-enroll each year — coverage does not renew automatically
- Enrollment is for the full calendar year
- Mid-year enrollment is only allowed if you have a qualifying life event
If you don’t enroll in the optional plan, you can:
- Pay out-of-pocket for dental care
- Use the Tufts Student Dental Clinic, which offers discounted services for students