Marti Santizo is an Academic Relations Manager for Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals covering the west and mid-western United States. She joined Colgate following a diverse career as a private practice clinical hygienist, a corporate regional manager, and a dental hygiene program director.
Marti graduated from the University of Louisville, School of Dental Hygiene with her Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene. She received her Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix. Marti has over 25 years of experience as a clinical hygienist; 16 years were spent working with Dr. Gordon Christensen where she was involved with Clinicians Report (CR, formerly known as CRA) research, and lecturing with Practical Clinical Courses. Marti is an active member of ADEA and ADHA. She has served on the Utah Oral Health Coalition, Utah Dental Hygiene Educators’ Consortium, the Board of Directors for Clinicians Report (CR Foundation), and the Ethics Committee for the Utah Board of Dentists and Dental Hygienists. As a Regional Manager, and a Dental Hygiene Program Director, Marti educated dental hygiene students and practicing dental professionals on best dental products and practice techniques