Dr. Derek Havas

Dr. Derek Havas is a dentist in Costa Mesa, listed as taking Denti-Cal. Call the office to confirm it is taking Denti-Cal patients right now.

At a Glance

Denti-Cal: Not confirmed, call first
Care: Dentist, DDS
Where: Costa Mesa plus 2 other locations

Call (323) 333-6008 Office website Map and directions

Check before you go. This office is listed as taking Denti-Cal, but we could not confirm it in the current state Denti-Cal provider listing. Call and ask whether it is taking Denti-Cal patients.

Insurance and Coverage

Denti-Cal: Not confirmed This office is listed as taking Denti-Cal but we could not find it in the current state listing. That is not the same as a no, so call and ask.
Medi-Cal plan type: Fee for service. Medi-Cal dental also runs through managed care plans in Sacramento and Los Angeles counties, and the state list we check does not cover those. If you are on a dental plan card rather than plain Medi-Cal, ask the office whether they take your plan.
Other insurance: Not known. This list is built around Medi-Cal dental, so it does not track private plans. Ask the office which ones they take.

What Patients Said

5.0

5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews.

Map and directions

I can’t say enough great things about Dr. Derek Havas and his entire team. From start to finish, they were absolutely outstanding. Even the whole team at the front desk. Very friendly and great customer service. Go niners!
Having all four of my wisdom teeth removed was definitely something I was nervous and anxious about, especially since I had never gone through a procedure like this before. However, Dr. Havas and his team made the entire experience as easy, smooth, and comfortable as possible. I am extremely happy with how everything went and truly appreciate the level of care I received.
A very special shoutout to Nurse Carrie! She was amazing from the moment I arrived. She made me feel incredibly comfortable, welcomed, and cared for. Walking into an unfamiliar procedure can be scary, but she had such a calming and reassuring presence that made it easy for me to relax and feel like everything was going to be okay. That meant a lot to me.
The entire team was professional, caring, attentive, and made what could have been a stressful experience a very positive one.
I highly recommend Dr. Derek Havas and his team to anyone needing wisdom teeth removal or dental care. Thank you all for taking such great care of me and making this experience so much easier than I expected!
Angel Ramos 5 out of 5 · 2026-09-05
Very positive experience. Quick and painless. The staff kind, knowledgeable, and professional. I don’t have any more wisdom teeth to remove, but if I did I would certainly go back. Dr. Havas even called me later that day to check in and see how I was doing. Not all doctors do that and it was really appreciated that he did. 5 stars!
Steven Jacobs 5 out of 5 · 2026-07-20
The procedure went fast and easy , i was so nervous before the procedure and felt at ease after knowing that i’am in a good hands.Dr Havas and staff nice and friendly.
azucena calitis 5 out of 5 · 2026-04-25

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Office Details

Address: 3400 Ave of the Arts, E408
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (323) 333-6008
Degree: DDS
Provider number: 1578818134

Other Addresses on File

We also have 2 more addresses on file for this provider besides the one above. Call first to find out which one to go to.

3400 Ave of the Arts, Costa Mesa
1200 North State Street, Los Angeles

What to Ask When You Call

Say you have Medi-Cal dental and ask if they are taking new patients. If the answer is yes, ask how soon you can be seen and what to bring. Take your Medi-Cal card and a photo ID.

If English is hard for you, Medi-Cal pays for an interpreter and the office can set one up. Ask for it when you book.

Need someone who speaks your language?

Medi-Cal pays for an interpreter, at no cost to you, in more than 250 languages, and for American Sign Language. You can ask for one yourself or let the dental office arrange it.

Interpreter line: (800) 322-6384
Free. Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
TTY line: (800) 735-2922
Outside those hours dial 711 for the California Relay Service.
Online: smilecalifornia.org
The state's own Medi-Cal dental site for members.

Ask This Office for an Appointment

Leave your name and number. If this office takes requests through this site, it goes straight to them and they call you. If not, our team calls the office for you and rings you back with what they said.

Please do not put health details here. The office will ask what you need when they call. Is this your office? Get patient requests sent to you.

Questions People Ask

Does Dr. Derek Havas take Denti-Cal?

We could not confirm it. This dentist is listed as taking Denti-Cal but not in the current state provider listing we check against. Call the office and ask before you go.

How do I make an appointment?

Call (323) 333-6008 and say you have Medi-Cal dental. Or use the form on this page. Your request goes to the office if it takes requests here, and to our team if it does not. Nobody else gets it.

What will it cost me?

For most Denti-Cal covered treatment there is no copay. If the office suggests something the program does not cover, ask for the price in writing before you agree.