Corpus Christi Dentist, Derek J Chang DDS Family Dentistry
Find out more about our Corpus Christi dental office, what we do, and keep up to date on your oral health. Our goal is to exceed your expectations by providing professional, considerate, and respectful dental care. Check out our glowing patient reviews. We serve patients of all ages and look forward to serving you.

4758 McArdle Rd. Suite 204
Corpus Christi, TX 78411

Mon - Thu: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday: By Appointment Only
(Lunch hours available for M T Th)
CORPUS CHRISTI DENTAL SERVICES
Corpus Christi Dentist Reviews

Dr Chang and the staff were extremely professional and courteous. My dental hygienist Elizabeth was awesome! Most dental offices rush through the exam, but Dr Chang and Elizabeth did a comprehensive exam, cleaning, and education. I felt comfortable from start to finish. I would highly recommend you give this dental office a try.
I would highly recommend Dr. Chang and his staff because they are very professional and educational. I have been going to Dr. Chang for over a year now and he has helped me keep my dental hygiene in perfect condition.
Friendly and professional staff. Dr. Chang explains the x-rays to you and helps you to understand what steps can be taken. He also goes out of his way to make you feel comfortable during procedures. I highly recommend him. Thanks Dr. Chang's office!
MEET YOUR CORPUS CHRISTI FAMILY DENTIST
“Dr. D” was born and raised in Corpus Christi, TX. He attended Windsor Park Elementary, Baker Middle School, and graduated from Marry Carroll High School in 2003.
From there he attended Texas A&M in College Station, TX, where he met his beautiful wife, Katherine, while studying for his bachelor’s degree in Biology.
Dr. D is a 2011 graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX. While in dental school, Dr. D was named to the Baylor College of Dentistry Dean’s Honor List and was involved with numerous organizations and served in several officer positions.
Since graduating from dental school, he excitedly returned to Corpus Christi, TX, where he worked alongside Dr. Perrin in the dental practice where he grew up in.
Dr. D has made every effort to design state-of-the-art dental practice bringing his energy and enthusiasm into the practice to improve your oral health care. Dr. D places values educating patients on the value of oral health, prevention of disease and tooth decay.
Dr. Chang is active locally in the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and Corpus Christi Dental Study Club. While remaining active with these societies, Dr. D also has the opportunity to pursue continuing education and professional development.
He is a Leadership Corpus Christi class graduate, and in 2012 he was the recipient of the Corpus Christi 40 Under 40 Award for which he served on the steering committee between 2015 and 2017.
In 2017, Dr. D was inducted as a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry receiving the FAGD designation. Less than 10% of dentists hold this designation nationwide and signifies recognition by others in the field as a leader and exemplifies the importance of quality continuing dental education. Requirements to apply for this designation include 500 continuing education hours, passing a written test, and being a member for 3 consecutive years.
He emphasizes compassion and dedication to serve his patients. Our promise is to do our best to serve you and to keep the practice philosophy of always putting, you, the patient first.
When he is not at the office, Dr. Chang enjoys spending time with his wife, Katherine, and two children Emma and Andrew. He enjoys outdoor activities and an array of sports.