Introduction:

Dr. Nicole S. Litizzette is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology who has gone beyond the mandatory requirements of the specialty. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Baylor University. After college she moved to New York City where she attended Columbia University School of Dental Medicine. In addition to earning her dental degree she was also involved in research studies looking at the association between diabetes in children and periodontitis. Her interest in periodontics lead her to San Antonio where she earned her speciality degree as well as a Master’s of Science from the UT Health Science Center. Dr. Litizzette practiced in Knoxville, Tennessee for three years before moving to Austin, Texas. As a periodontist in Knoxville she worked in several general dentistry offices where she was the only specialist responsible for all periodontal concerns. Her practice focused on treating all levels of periodontal disease as well as implant dentistry. In her spare time, Dr. Litizzette is busy with her two young children, Lily and Thomas. She is married to Brandon, a native of Austin and a commercial pilot. She enjoys traveling, cooking, scrapbooking, reading, biking, and spending time with her family.