James Island Dental Associates | Johns Island Dental Associates
33 Years Serving Charleston
At James Island Dental Associates and Johns Island Dental Associates, we take pride in offering complete and comprehensive dental care to the entire family. Whether you need a routine cleaning or more complex care, we have the experience and technology to deliver a beautiful and healthy smile. For your convenience, we can replace missing teeth with dental implants, complete bridges and crowns, or work to straighten teeth. We are the dentist in James Island that you can count on.
MEET OUR DOCTORS AT JAMES ISLAND & JOHNS ISLAND DENTAL ASSOCIATES
With a combined experience spanning decades, our dentists are committed to delivering exceptional dental care. Dr. L Thomas Weir, a seasoned practitioner since 1988, has been providing quality dentistry to the community. In 2003, Dr. James Thomas III joined him, further enriching the practice with his expertise. And our newest team member, Dr. John Beaty, joined us in 2025. Dr. Beaty also provides compassionate dental care to patients at both James Island Dental Associates and Johns Island Dental Associates. Together, our dedicated team is focused on ensuring optimal oral health and creating beautiful smiles for our patients.
L. Thomas Weir
DDS
After graduating from the Ohio State University, Dr Thomas Weir Earned early enrollment to the university’s dental school. After earning his DDS, he headed to the VAMC here in Charleston for his general practice residency.
James H. Thomas III
DMD, FAGD
Dr. James H. Thomas III graduated from the College of Charleston in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in biology. Following graduation, he attended the Medical University of South Carolina, where he earned his DMD. He received hands-on training during his general practice residency, which took place at Palmetto Richland Hospital in Columbia.
John Beaty
DMD
Dr. John Beaty earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University before obtaining his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the Dental College of Georgia. He brings a strong foundation in comprehensive dental care and a commitment to patient-centered treatment. Dr. Beaty recently relocated to Charleston and is excited to be serving the Lowcountry community.
TOP SERVICES
Friendly and Professional Family Dentistry in Charleston. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our Charleston, SC dental practice.
Comprehensive Dental Care
Comprehensive Dental Care
At our practice, we offer a full range of services to help every member of your family enjoy a healthy and comfortable smile.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
At James Island Dental Associates, we can create a gorgeous smile including teeth whitening, bonding, veneering, crowning, or straightening teeth.
Dental Implants
Dental Implants
We have the dental technology to provide a permanent and lasting soluiton to missing teeth. Unlike bridges or dentures, dental implants offer impressive long-term dental health benefits.
Children's Dentistry
Children's Dentistry
From your child’s very first visit, our pediatric dentists will make sure they feel welcome and that they receive the gentle care they need to develop a positive outlook when it comes to caring for their teeth
Dentures and Partials
Dentures and Partials
We can design several different styles of dentures. Which type will be right for you will depend on a number of factors, including whether you still have remaining healthy teeth.
Complete Dental Makeover
Dental Makeovers
At James Island Dental Associates, our team can help recreate your worn smile. This may involve whitening, crowns, veneers, bonding, implants, overdentures, or other treatments.
TOUR OUR FACILITIES
DENTAL TECHNOLOGY
Providing a range of dental services.
At James Island Dental Associates, we are excited to offer a new way of imaging for our patients. Dr Thomas and Dr Weir now have the ability to perform CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) of our patients’ jaws with our new low radiation Planmeca ProMax 3D.
Cone X-Ray Beam
Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) creates three-dimensional images that we can use to either diagnose a condition or plan treatment.
CEREC Dental Restoration
In the past, getting a crown placed involved a wait of one to two weeks while an offsite dental lab crafted your crown.
Digital Radiographs
Digital Radiographs are one of the most tries and true ways we have of identifying dental problems.
Periolase Laser
Dental lasers use concentrated light energy to treat diseased tissue. Lasers treatment one of our newest treatments.
Best Dental Practice in Charleston
DENTAL TECHNOLOGY
Providing a range of dental services.
At James Island Dental Associates, we are excited to offer a new way of imaging for our patients. Dr Thomas and Dr Weir now have the ability to perform CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) of our patients’ jaws with our new low radiation Planmeca ProMax 3D.
Cone X-Ray Beam
Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) creates three-dimensional images that we can use to either diagnose a condition or plan treatment.
CEREC Dental Restoration
In the past, getting a crown placed involved a wait of one to two weeks while an offsite dental lab crafted your crown.
Digital Radiographs
Digital Radiographs are one of the most tries and true ways we have of identifying dental problems.
Periolase Laser
Dental lasers use concentrated light energy to treat diseased tissue. Lasers treatment one of our newest treatments.
