Dr. Michael F. Arcieri, the eldest son of Dr. Alfred F. and Vera Arcieri, grew up in Milton, MA, where he enjoyed playing baseball and hockey and going on “mystery rides” with his family. He is a graduate of Boston College High School, Boston College, and the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Michael earned his DMD with honors from Boston University, while also receiving four class awards for academic and clinical excellence. After starting his career in Arlington, MA as an associate dentist, he served as a Clinical Instructor in Radiology at BU Dental. In 1990, Dr. Michael came to his father’s South Boston practice to assist during Dr. Alfred’s illness. After his father’s passing, Dr. Michael dedicated himself to continuing and honoring his father’s legacy of patient care and service.
Today, he combines private practice with teaching as a Clinical Assistant Professor at BU, co-teaching preclinical lab sessions in Operative Dentistry, Fixed Prosthetics, and other rotations as needed. He also serves as General Supervising Faculty in the school’s treatment center.
Dr. Michael has been recognized as one of America’s Best Dentists and has been honored for excellence in teaching. He has held leadership roles in the South Shore District Dental Society and twice served as a day-captain for the annual Yankee Dental Congress in Boston.
In the fall of 2024, Dr. Michael rebranded the practice with former student and colleague Dr. Naman Rao, launching South Boston Dental Care to incorporate modern advancements while continuing the legacy of clinical excellence established by his father.
Dr. Michael married Marianne Gitzen in 1996. They lived in Braintree for a year before settling in Canton, MA, where they raised their two daughters, Michaela and Angela. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Michael enjoys spending time with his family, researching genealogy, traveling, and cooking.
For over three decades, Dr. Michael Arcieri has upheld his father’s legacy of exceptional care, building lasting relationships with patients and serving the South Boston community. He is proud to continue providing outstanding care and to honor the compassionate tradition that his father started and is the now at the heart of South Boston Dental Care.