Dr. Bethany Polnar grew up in Canton, MA. She studied health sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst where she received her Bachelor's Degree with Honors. She went on to work at Massachusetts General Hospital, researching how to improve patient recovery following stroke. She was inspired to become a healthcare provider to help patients overcome disease and disability. She dreamed of becoming a dentist to transform smiles and help people have better lives.

Dr. Polnar received her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) with honors from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine and Bachelors Degree in Neuroscience with Honors from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. Polnar completed post-graduate continuing education in various disciplines including root canals, tooth extractions, implants, and sedation. She maintains an Individual Anesthesia Permit B for Nitrous-Oxide and Minimal Sedation. Dr. Polnar is also a Hybridge implants certified doctor.

Dr. Polnar practices general dentistry and continues to further her education, staying abreast of the latest technology in dental implants, digital dentistry, and sedation dentistry. Her goal is to help patients achieve optimal oral health through high quality, gentle, and compassionate dentistry. She believes dental health is closely tied with whole body health and every patient should be able to eat, chew, smile, and speak with confidence. Dr. Polnar understands dental anxiety is real and strives to create a comfortable and positive experience. She is passionate about helping people feel great about their smiles.

Dr. Xu (pronounced “Shu”) received his BDS from Henan Medical University, China, in 2000. Upon his graduation, he went to Hiroshima University, Japan, for his first periodontal training combined with a PhD majored in tissue engineering for periodontal application.

Dr. Xu attended Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry and received his second dental degree (DMD) and periodontal certificate in 2015. Dr. Xu is a faculty member at Boston University Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry. He continues teaching clinical surgeries and Periodontology. Dr. Xu leads the school’s dental implant research group and continues research in tissue engineering. Dr. Xu has contributed to and reviewed several journal publications in Implant Dentistry and Periodontology.

Dr. Xu’s professional memberships include; The American Dental Association, the American Academy of Periodontology, the American Association of Dental Research, the International Association of Dental Research, the Japanese Society of Periodontology, and the Japanese Association of Conservative Dentistry. Dr. Xu is also a committee member of the Massachusetts Dental Society.

Dr. Xu is committed to treating patients as family, with the highest quality care. In his free time, Dr. Xu enjoys swimming, kayaking, music, and traveling.

Dr. Livshin immigrated to the United States in 1978 from St. Petersburg, Russia. After growing up in Brookline, MA, Dr. Livshin went on to Boston University, where he received his Bachelor’s degree. He enrolled at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine where he received his DMD. Then, Dr. Livshin dedicated his dental expertise and his life to the United States Air Force. There, he completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry at Bolling Air Force Base, Washington DC. With this program, he received hands-on experience in complex dental procedures with a focus on dental implants and oral surgery.

Dr. Livshin is committed to helping people with severe anxiety who have neglected their teeth for years. “Too many people live with pain and the inability to chew. I want to provide these patients with access to care they need and deserve”