19720 Beach Blvd Ste A, Huntington Beach, CA | (714) 593-1010
Drs. Alex Sharifian & Hana Chen · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
Accepts: Aetna · Ameritas · Anthem · Cigna · Delta Dental · Guardian · MetLife · UnitedHealthcare
Surf City USA · Beach Blvd · Goldenwest St · Hamilton Ave · Pacific Coast Hwy · Orange Ave
Huntington Beach's 5-office PPO dental market runs from the Beach Blvd corridor inland to Hamilton Ave. All 5 offices accept UnitedHealthcare — and two offices offer evening hours past 7pm for patients who surf, work, or train during the day.
Huntington Beach at a Glance
Huntington Beach — Surf City USA — stretches 9.5 miles along the Southern California coastline. Its dental market is spread across four main corridors: Beach Boulevard (north-south spine), Goldenwest Street (northwest quadrant), Hamilton Avenue (southern interior), and Orange Avenue (downtown/beach core).
The city's active-lifestyle population — surfers, cyclists, beach volleyball players — creates demand for dental practices with flexible hours and the ability to schedule around a tide table. Two offices in CoverCapy's directory address this directly: Smiles Cafe Dentistry on Orange Ave is open Monday through Saturday until 7pm, and Huntington Beach Dental Center on Beach Blvd offers Monday–Wednesday evening appointments until 8pm.
PPO insurance coverage in Huntington Beach skews toward employer-sponsored plans typical of Orange County's tech, aerospace, and healthcare sectors. UnitedHealthcare PPO is accepted at all 5 listed offices — a higher saturation rate than most OC cities. Delta Dental, Aetna, Cigna, and MetLife round out the near-universal carriers. Humana coverage is confirmed at Smiles Cafe Dentistry, while Mutual of Omaha is accepted at Huntington Beach Dental Center — two carriers worth noting for patients with those plans.
Insurance network participation is a contract between provider and carrier that can change at any time. Verify before every appointment, not just your first.
Huntington Beach Offices
CoverCapy lists 5 PPO-accepting dental offices in Huntington Beach. PPO plan participation must be confirmed directly with each office and your insurance carrier before scheduling.
19720 Beach Blvd Ste A, Huntington Beach, CA | (714) 593-1010
Drs. Alex Sharifian & Hana Chen · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
Accepts: Aetna · Ameritas · Anthem · Cigna · Delta Dental · Guardian · MetLife · UnitedHealthcare
16071 Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach, CA | (714) 536-2383
Accepts: Aetna · Ameritas · Anthem · Cigna · Delta Dental · Guardian · MetLife · UnitedHealthcare
305 Orange Ave Suite D, Huntington Beach, CA | (714) 369-5267
Dr. Tahir Khan
Accepts: Aetna · Cigna · Delta Dental · MetLife · UnitedHealthcare · Humana
9917 Hamilton Ave, Huntington Beach, CA | (714) 962-1345
Dr. Christopher W. Chan
Accepts: Aetna · Cigna · Delta Dental · Guardian · MetLife · UnitedHealthcare
17692 Beach Blvd Suite 310, Huntington Beach, CA | (714) 794-3978
Dr. Mark Sakabe
Accepts: Aetna · Cigna · Delta Dental · Guardian · MetLife · UHC · Mutual of Omaha
Live Directory
The grid below is updated automatically as new offices are added to CoverCapy's Huntington Beach directory.
Hours & Access
Two Huntington Beach offices provide extended evening access. Two offices offer Saturday appointments. No other coastal Orange County city in CoverCapy's directory currently matches this combination of evening and weekend availability.
| Office | Weekday Hours | Evening Access | Saturday | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Dental Group & Orthodontics 19720 Beach Blvd Ste A |
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm | — | — | (714) 593-1010 |
| HB Modern Dentistry 16071 Goldenwest St |
Confirm with office | — | — | (714) 536-2383 |
| Smiles Cafe Dentistry 305 Orange Ave Suite D |
Mon–Sat 8am–7pm | Until 7pm | Yes (8am–7pm) | (714) 369-5267 |
| Christopher Chan Dentistry 9917 Hamilton Ave |
Confirm with office | — | By appt only | (714) 962-1345 |
| HB Dental Center 17692 Beach Blvd Suite 310 |
Mon–Wed 8am–8pm Thu & Sat 8am–2pm |
Until 8pm (Mon–Wed) | Yes (8am–2pm) | (714) 794-3978 |
Insurance Carriers
All 5 listed offices accept Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, MetLife, and UnitedHealthcare. Guardian is accepted at 4 of 5. Humana and Mutual of Omaha each have one accepting office — important details if you carry those plans.
| Carrier | Beach Dental Group | HB Modern Dentistry | Smiles Cafe | Chan Dentistry | HB Dental Center | Offices (of 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5 / 5 |
| Ameritas | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | 2 / 5 |
| Anthem | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | 2 / 5 |
| Cigna | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5 / 5 |
| Delta Dental | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5 / 5 |
| Guardian | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | 4 / 5 |
| Humana | — | — | ✓ | — | — | 1 / 5 |
| MetLife | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5 / 5 |
| Mutual of Omaha | — | — | — | — | ✓ | 1 / 5 |
| UnitedHealthcare | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5 / 5 |
Provider Spotlight
Three providers in CoverCapy's Huntington Beach directory stand out for specific patient needs — extended hours, advanced technology, and comprehensive oral surgery capabilities.
Dr. Khan operates one of the few HB offices open Monday through Saturday until 7pm — making Smiles Cafe the most accessible option for patients with daytime scheduling constraints. Specialties include dental implants, Invisalign clear aligners, and cosmetic dentistry. Smiles Cafe is also the only listed HB office accepting Humana dental PPO. Call (714) 369-5267 to confirm current schedule and insurance acceptance.
Dr. Chan's Hamilton Ave practice offers laser dentistry, dental implants, oral sedation, and cosmetic procedures. Saturday appointments are available by arrangement — particularly valuable for active patients who prefer not to take weekday time off. Dr. Chan accepts Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, MetLife, and UnitedHealthcare. Call (714) 962-1345 to request a Saturday appointment and verify your specific PPO plan.
Dr. Sakabe's Beach Blvd office offers the broadest range of in-house services among listed HB practices: orthodontics, laser dentistry, and oral surgery — procedures that often require referrals elsewhere. Evening hours Monday through Wednesday until 8pm and Saturday availability (8am–2pm, Thursday also) make this the highest-access office in the directory. HB Dental Center also accepts Mutual of Omaha, the only HB office to do so. Call (714) 794-3978.
Who Uses CoverCapy
Huntington Beach residents searching for a PPO-accepting dentist near Beach Blvd, Goldenwest, Hamilton, or the downtown beach area. Use this directory to find offices that accept your carrier, then call to confirm your specific plan and schedule.
Practices looking to appear in CoverCapy's Huntington Beach directory. Claim your profile, update your current PPO acceptance, and connect with patients who are actively searching for your insurance plans in Surf City.
Dental treatment coordinators helping patients identify HB offices that accept specific plans — especially Humana (Smiles Cafe), Mutual of Omaha (HB Dental Center), or patients needing evening or Saturday appointments.
Agents helping clients in Huntington Beach understand which dental PPO plans have the broadest local network. UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, and MetLife are accepted at all 5 listed HB offices — the strongest network coverage options in this market.
HR administrators selecting dental benefits for Huntington Beach-based teams. UHC, Delta Dental, Aetna, Cigna, and MetLife all achieve 5-of-5 acceptance in CoverCapy's HB directory — providing maximum employee flexibility across all listed offices.
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Explore Nearby
Huntington Beach borders Fountain Valley to the east, with Seal Beach to the northwest and Newport Beach to the southeast. KYT Dental Services in adjacent Fountain Valley also serves Huntington Beach patients — a short drive east on Warner Ave.
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Common Questions
Patients frequently ask these questions when searching for PPO dentists in Huntington Beach, CA.
All Orange County →Two Huntington Beach offices in CoverCapy's directory offer confirmed Saturday availability. Christopher Chan Dentistry at 9917 Hamilton Ave is open Saturday by appointment — call (714) 962-1345 to schedule. Huntington Beach Dental Center at 17692 Beach Blvd Suite 310 is open Thursday and Saturday 8am–2pm. Smiles Cafe Dentistry at 305 Orange Ave Suite D is open Monday through Saturday until 7pm, making it the most broadly accessible weekend option in Surf City for patients needing afternoon or early evening Saturday slots. Always confirm Saturday hours directly with each office before scheduling, as hours can change based on staffing and season.
Yes. Smiles Cafe Dentistry at 305 Orange Ave Suite D in Huntington Beach accepts Humana dental PPO. Dr. Tahir Khan's office is currently the only practice in CoverCapy's Huntington Beach directory that confirms Humana acceptance. In addition to Humana, Smiles Cafe accepts Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, MetLife, and UnitedHealthcare. The office is open Monday through Saturday until 7pm. As always, PPO network participation can change — call (714) 369-5267 and confirm your specific Humana plan name and tier directly with the office before scheduling any appointment.
Two offices in CoverCapy's Huntington Beach directory offer extended evening hours past 5pm. Smiles Cafe Dentistry at 305 Orange Ave is open Monday through Saturday until 7pm — making it the most consistent evening option in the city. Huntington Beach Dental Center at 17692 Beach Blvd Suite 310 is open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday until 8pm, which is the latest evening access available among listed HB offices. Both practices accept major PPO plans including Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, MetLife, and UnitedHealthcare. Confirm current hours directly with each office — call Smiles Cafe at (714) 369-5267 or HB Dental Center at (714) 794-3978.
All five offices in CoverCapy's Huntington Beach directory accept Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, MetLife, and UnitedHealthcare PPO — making those five carriers universally accepted across the listed HB dental market. Guardian is accepted at four of five offices (all except Smiles Cafe Dentistry). Ameritas and Anthem are accepted at two offices: Beach Dental Group and Orthodontics, and HB Modern Dentistry. Humana is accepted at one office — Smiles Cafe Dentistry. Mutual of Omaha is accepted at one office — Huntington Beach Dental Center. PPO participation is subject to change — always verify directly with the office and your insurance carrier before scheduling, and ask specifically about your plan tier.
To verify PPO benefits before scheduling at a Huntington Beach dental office, follow two steps. First, call the dental office directly with your insurance ID card in hand and ask: "Are you currently in-network with [your plan name] at the [specific tier — for example, PPO, DPPO, PPO Plus Premier]?" Second, call the member services number on the back of your insurance card to independently confirm the office is listed as a current in-network provider. Online insurance directories are often 6–12 months out of date due to contract changes. Calling both the office and your insurer is the most reliable verification method available. CoverCapy's directory helps you identify which Huntington Beach offices to contact, but benefit verification must be completed directly with the provider and your insurance carrier before any appointment.