Dr. Mark ChrisTie

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Education:

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo:

  • Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology
  • Master of Science, Industrial and Technical Studies

University of Nevada, Reno:

  • Post Bac, Biochemistry/Microbiology

University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA:

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (2013)

Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA:

  • American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Implant Maxi Course (2015)
  • Fellowship Candidate: American Academy of Implant Dentistry

Professional:

  • Genetics Research: University of the Pacific Craniofacial Genetics Research Lab: cleft-lip and cleft-palate
  • Current memberships include:
    • American Dental Association
    • California Dental Association
    • Monterey Bay Dental Society
    • Academy of General Dentistry
    • American Academy of Implant Dentistry

Humanitarian Outreach Completed:

  • Philippines, Gen San City and Mindanau Clinic (2010)
  • Cambodia, OCTO Orphanage Clinic (2011)
  • Fiji, University of the Pacific School of Dentistry Muala Village Clinic (2012)
  • Dominican Republic Santo Domingo Clinic (2013)

What I do when I’m not working:

Spend time with my wife and our 5 year old son and his new baby brother (born 12/19/2019). As a family we hike, bike, play at the beach, and get outdoors as much as possible. On weekends or evenings after work, you can often find me trail running in the forests of UCSC, Henry Cowell or Wilder Ranch. However, cycling is my favorite activity, and aside from commuting to work most days on my bike, on weekends I ride my bike whenever I can free up an hour or two, or 7…the longer the ride, the better.

Why Santa Cruz:

As a Santa Cruz native, there are few better places on earth: the trees, the miles of mountain trails to run, bike or hike, warm afternoons, lots of interesting people, the beaches, and the electric smell of the coastal fog in the morning.