About Your Dentist

Sanford Nitzkin, DDS

“My patients and I are blessed with such a wonderful, caring, and compassionate staff… it really is extremely rare to find entire staffs that are all so dedicated and professional.”

Education & Continuing Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery
Northwestern University – Chicago, Illinois (Graduated in 1980)

Bachelor of Science
Michigan State University – East Lansing, Michigan (Graduated in 1980)

With over twenty years of experience, Dr. Jay continues to provide the best care to his best abilities. Dr. Jay is very passionate about providing high-quality dentistry to his patients. He has completed over 2000 hours of continuing education in every facet of dentistry.

Professional Memberships

Dr. Jay is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services, DOCS Dental, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Michigan Dental Association, and The American Association of Orthodontists.

Life & Hobbies

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Jay has been married for over 34 years to his amazing wife, Andrea (Andi). The couple has two sons together, Ari and Jake. Dr. Jay’s hobbies include grilling, playing tennis, playing basketball, and taking family vacations in Florida.

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Brent Grabowski, DDS

Education & Continuing Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Detroit Mercy – Detroit, Michigan
*Graduated in the top 10% of the May 2015 class

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Michigan State University – East Lansing, Michigan

General Studies
Western Michigan University – Kalamazoo, Michigan

Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry
Case Western Reserve University – Cleveland, Ohio

Dr. Grabowski completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at the University of Detroit Mercy / St. John Providence Health System.

Life & Hobbies

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Grabowski is married to the love of his life, Ashely, who is a pediatric dentist. He has two step kids named Alli and Corbin, and a daughter named Kennedy. He also has a few pets. Dr. Brent has two dogs named Max and Cody. He also has a bearded dragon named Spikey and a Guinea pig named Cuddles. In his free time, Dr. Brent loves to spend time with his family and take his dogs out for walks. He is also a big sports fan and enjoys photography!

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Alec Pelc, DDS

“My mission is to provide high quality, esthetic, comfortable, and long-lasting dental care.”

Education & Continuing Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Detroit Mercy – Detroit, Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Biology
Oakland University – Rochester Hills, Michigan

Dr. Pelc has advanced training and extensive experience in performing surgical extractions, endodontics, implant placement, and restoration.

Life & Hobbies

Outside of the office, Dr. Pelc loves activities that involve “anything with a motor.” He enjoys spending his free time waterskiing, snowboarding, riding vintage motorcycles, and listening to music.

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Lizette N. Ramirez, DDS

Education & Continuing Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry – Detroit, Michigan

Master of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, Michigan

Professional Memberships

Dr. Ramirez is an active member of the Detroit District Dental Society, the Oakland County Dental Society, the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, and the Alpha Omega International Dental Society.

Life & Hobbies

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Ramirez enjoys learning to identify local wildlife, sewing, crocheting, taxidermy, Pilates, studying historical dress, playing video games, and getting lost in nature.

*Please note: providers at Livonia Dental Care are not certified as orthodontic specialists.