Dental Association

South Strand Dental Associates by Melissa LaScaleia South Strand Dental Associates is a general dentistry practice comprised of Dr. Daniel Miller, Jr., Dr. Daniel Miller III, and Dr. Benjamin H. Collins. The office offers a full range of comprehensive dental services for patients of all ages. They specialize in routine cleanings, preventative oral care, crown and bridge, extraction services, and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Daniel Miller, Jr. has been practicing dentistry for forty-four years, initially in Dillon, SC. “As a dentist, I like helping people and being able to help people maintain beautiful teeth and smiles,” he says. Dr. Daniel Miller III, or Dr. Dan, as he’s known in the office, has always been rooted in South Carolina. He was born in Dillon and graduated from Dental School at the Medical University of South Carolina in 2004. Directly after graduation, he joined his father’s dental practice in Myrtle Beach. “In college I knew that I was interested in the areas of science, health and medicine, but I wasn’t sure what specific field I wanted to pursue,” Dr. Dan says. “I grew up in a household of dentistry— my dad’s grandfather was a dentist; I finally decided to go that direction too.” “It’s been really good for us to work together,” he adds, speaking of the business relationship with his father. “We’ve always gotten along well. He’s a great father, and has been helpful to me in my career in every possible way. “I’ve always appreciated him as a mentor. Our personalities are just different enough, which I think makes us work better together. I’m a little more quiet, and he’s a little more talkative. I think that makes us a good team— even though we have the same name.” Today the dental practice is jointly owned by Dr. Daniel Miller, Jr., Dr. Daniel Miller III, and Dr. Benjamin H. Collins. They are a well-rounded team that covers all age groups. Dr. Collins is a native of Perry, Georgia. He played football at Coastal Carolina University and attended the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University. He has been practicing dentistry at South Strand Dental Associates for five years. “I fell in love with coastal South Carolina while I was attending CCU,” Dr. Collins says. “Upon graduating dental school, it was an easy decision to set up shop here. This area offers all that I love: the beach, golf, an amazing team to work alongside, and the best patients. I can’t really ask for much more than that. And I look forward to providing the best dental care possible to my patients, and serving this community for a long time to come.” “Our dental office has a family feel to it because of the atmosphere we create as a team and the care we show our patients,” Dr. Dan says. “We take the time to get to know our patients so we can provide them with the best service possible. Many of our patients are retired— it’s interesting to get to know them and hear about their lives.” “We are constantly working to stay current with new methods, techniques, and technology to offer the best in dentistry services,” he adds. “The new ways make procedures more simple, less painful, and our patients’ lives as well as our jobs easier.” South Strand Dental Associates P. A. 1616 Azalea Drive, Surfside Beach, SC 29587 Open M-Th 8:30am-5pm; F 8:30am-1pm. 843-238-5111 www.southstranddentalassociates.com

Creating Smiles by Melissa LaScaleia South Strand Dental Associates is a general dentistry practice that offers a full range of comprehensive dental services for patients such as dental cleanings, preventive oral care, crown and bridge, implant dentistry, extractions, and cosmetic dentistry. Their team includes three full-time board-certified general dentists, three board-certified registered dental hygienists, four certified dental assistants, and three office staff.   Dr. Daniel Miller, Jr., or Dr. Danny Miller as he is called, grew up in Fayetteville, NC and has been practicing dentistry for forty-two years— initially in Dillon, SC. He attended college at Mars Hill University, in the mountains of North Carolina, and went on to attend the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine for a DMD.  Dr. Miller practiced at South Strand Dental Associates beginning in 1995 and became the primary partner in the business in 2004. Today he owns South Strand Dental Associates with his son, Dr. Daniel Miller III, or Dr. Dan as he’s known in the office.  Dr. Dan has always been rooted in South Carolina. He was born in Dillon and spent his teenage years in Murrells Inlet after his family relocated there. He attended Waccamaw High School and then Wofford College, in Spartanburg South Carolina.  The dentists of South Strand Dental from left to right: Dr. Benjamin H. Collins, Dr. Danny Miller, Jr., and Dr. Dan Miller III. “In college I knew that I was interested in the areas of science, health and medicine, but I wasn’t sure what specific field I wanted to pursue,” he says. “I grew up in a household of dentistry— my dad is a dentist, and his grandfather was a dentist; I finally decided to go that direction too.”  Dr. Dan went to the Medical University of South Carolina and graduated in 2004 from dental school. Directly after graduation, he joined his father’s dental practice at the Beach.   “It’s been really good for us to work together,” Dr. Dan says. “We’ve always gotten along well. He’s a great father and has been helpful to me in my career in every possible way. I’ve always appreciated him as a mentor. Our personalities are just different enough, which I think makes us work better together. We have a really well-rounded team that covers all age groups.” “As a dentist, I like helping people and being able to help people maintain beautiful teeth and smiles,” says Dr. Miller.  Dr. Benjamin H. Collins joined the South Strand Dental team in 2018. He is a native of Georgia and attended Coastal Carolina University where he played football for the Chanticleers. He went to the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University; he is an avid and adept golfer and is on track to joining the Millers in becoming a partner in the practice.  Dr. Dan examines a patient in the newly updated office. “We’re really happy to have Dr. Collins as part of our group,” Dr. Dan says. “He’s an asset to what we offer our patients. His joining our team ensures that we’ll continue to bring excellent dental care to our patients, just as we always have.”  “Choosing to practice dentistry on the Grand Strand was a no brainer for me,” says Dr. Collins. “I fell in love with the area while I was attending Coastal Carolina University. Joining South Strand Dental Associates has been one of my best decisions to date. Not only have I benefitted from the mentorship of both Dr. Millers and our experienced dental team, but I also feel lucky that we have such outstanding patients. I look forward to serving this community for many years to come.” “We all love the rapid changes to this industry, which keeps things fresh, interesting, and always challenging,” Dr. Dan says. “We are constantly working to stay current with new methods, techniques and technology to offer the best in dentistry services. These new procedures make our patients more at ease.” Last year, when South Strand Dental closed temporarily due to Covid, the team invested their time and energy into making their practice even better. They pursued continuing education courses, and worked to update their office equipment and building. The results are a state-of-the-art sterilization area as well as new panoramic x-ray equipment that captures an image of a patient’s full jaw. The technology can diagnose any potential pathology, wisdom tooth complications or failing dental restorations.  “Our dental office has a family feel to it because of the atmosphere we create as a team, and the care we show our patients,” Dr. Dan says. “We take the time to get to know our patients so we can provide them with the best service possible. Many of our patients are retired— it’s interesting to get to know them and hear about their lives.”  Dr. Benjamin H. Collins examines a patient in the newly renovated office. South Strand Dental Associates Facebook Map-marked-alt Globe Phone