Practice overview
South Boston Family Dental is at 591 East Broadway near I Street in South Boston. The practice says it has served Southie since 1957 and is now part of the AP Dental network. It sees children, teens and adults for checkups, cleanings, fillings and urgent care, and also offers implants, Invisalign and gum treatment.
Dentists
- Dr. Ben Liu (general dentist)
- Dr. Alexis Kaihlanen (general dentist)
- Dr. Roxana Padurariu (general dentist; speaks English, Spanish and Romanian)
- Dr. Kendal Lin (periodontist)
- Dr. Thomas Rafferty (periodontist)
Services
- Cleanings and exams
- Fillings
- Crowns and bridges
- Root canals
- Dental implants
- Gum treatment
- Invisalign
- Veneers, teeth whitening and cosmetic dentistry
- Cosmetic injectables and TMJ care
- Same-day emergency care when possible
The office does not offer braces for children.
Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 8 AM to 6 PM
- Friday to Sunday: closed
Insurance and payment
The practice says it is in network with Delta Dental, Blue Cross Blue Shield, MetLife, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Altus Dental, Sun Life and Bento, and will see other plans out of network. Patients without insurance can join the AP Dental Wellness Plan membership (not insurance), and financing is available through Healthcare Finance Direct and CareCredit.
Getting there
MBTA bus routes 9 and 10 stop on East Broadway at I Street. Broadway and Andrew stations on the Red Line are about a mile away.
Contact
591 E Broadway, Boston, MA 02127
Phone: 617-268-5638
Email: [email protected]
Details sourced from the South Boston Family Dental page on ap.dental, checked November 10, 2026. Confirm hours and insurance directly with the office.

