Lake Jeanette Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Ignelzi has been practicing dentistry since 1987 and his passion for teaching positions him to both keep up with the latest in dentistry while also meeting and personally selecting some of the most highly trained staff to enhance his practice. Dr. Ignelzi is the proud father of two children and he believes he has one of the best jobs in the world – helping families to ensure loving smiles for years to come.

Doctorate in Dental Surgery, Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, and Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Biophysics, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Certificate in Orthodontics, The University of Michigan
Board Certified Orthodontist (Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics)
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist (Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry)
Fellow, American College of Dentists (Fewer than 4% of dentists in the United States have earned this distinction)
Member, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Association of Orthodontists and
American Dental Association
Former Tenured Associate Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, The
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Recipient, Charles Craig national teaching award
Published over 75 articles, scientific abstracts and book chapters
Lectured nationally and internationally to thousands of dentists, hygienists and dental assistants
Quoted in several newspapers as well as Parents magazine, Redbook, Prevention and Contemporary
Oral Hygiene
Helped develop guidelines and policies for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and American
Academy of Pediatrics
Member, American Academy of Pediatrics Bright Futures Early Childhood Expert Panel
Consultant, American Dental Association Council on Dental Practice