Dr. Raymond E. Cleary

Dr. Raymond E. Cleary is a dentist in Surfside Beach, SC. The practice, operating as Tidelands Dental, provides full-scope dental care under one roof, serving retirees, busy professionals, individuals with ill-fitting dentures, and patients with dental anxiety. Services include general and cosmetic dentistry, restorative care, endodontics, oral surgery, and emergency dental care. The office offers All-on-X implants, IV sedation, and nitrous oxide to ensure patient comfort without the need for external referrals. Dr. Cleary established his original practice in Surfside Beach in 1985, laying the foundation for the current facility. He returned to this location in 2018 to reestablish the office, continuing a legacy of care that has served local families for decades.

The team includes Dr. Paul Cloninger, who holds Diplomate status from the International Dental Implant Association and has over two decades of experience, and Dr. Toler, who completed a hospital-based General Practice Residency at Swedish Medical Center. The practice emphasizes a judgment-free environment, offering fluoride treatments to strengthen enamel and reduce sensitivity for patients of all ages. The facility features clean, spacious treatment rooms with advanced equipment, 3D imaging for implant planning, and digital x-rays for safer, instant results. The office is fully accessible for seniors and those with mobility concerns, maintaining a calm, coastal aesthetic designed to put anxious patients at ease.

The office is located at 1625 Glenns Bay Road in Surfside Beach. It sits directly on Glenns Bay Road, about a mile from US 17 Business and Surfside Drive. The Surfside Beach Government Building is located about 0.6 miles away. Nearby neighborhoods include Caropines Trace and Longleaf, both within a short distance of the practice.

Dr. Cleary’s background includes service as Director of Operative Dentistry at Shaw Air Force Base and a 12-year tenure in the SC Senate, where he helped pass critical healthcare legislation. He has also held leadership roles in the Grand Strand Soccer League, the YMCA, and the Rotary Club. This combination of clinical expertise and deep civic involvement defines the practice’s approach to patient care in the Grand Strand region.

Tidelands Dental serves Surfside Beach and surrounding coastal communities, offering advanced clinical care and compassionate service in a local, community-rooted space.

Services:

• Cosmetic Dentistry
• General Dentistry
• Root Canals
• Teeth Whitening
• Tooth-Colored Fillings