Dr. Kimberly Santiago was born and raised in the Los Angeles area. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brandeis University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and was selected for the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. She spent a year skiing the slopes of Vail and then moved to Seattle to attend the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Dr. Santiago was the top-ranked female dental student and graduated third in her class.
Dr. Santiago is earnestly committed to continuing education, taking on average about 100 hours of coursework each year. We constantly look to expand and enhance our skill set and bring the latest in techniques, treatments, and technology to care for her patients. Dr. Santiago has a passion for both learning and teaching; she as well her husband are both Associate Clinical Faculty at the UW School of Dentistry.
Dr. Santiago enjoys spending family time with her husband and new little girl, Simona. Additionally, she enjoys traveling, skiing, culinary arts, Seahawk football, movie-going, and scuba diving.
Honors, Awards, Memberships & Community Involvement
- Nominated in “Seattle Metropolitan Magazine” as one of the top cosmetic and general dentists, 2009 and 2010
- Kois Center Graduate
- Invisalign Provider
- Clinical Faculty Member, University of Washington, Department of Restorative Dentistry
- Alumni Council Board Member, University of Washington School of Dentistry
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon Member - National Dental Honor Society
- Delegate for Seattle King County Dental Society
- Member: ADA, WSDA, Seattle King County Dental Society, AGD, WAGD, Dent-PAC, SmilePower, Issaquah Chamber of Commerce
- Member: American Academy of Periodontology
- Annual Contributor: Issaquah School Foundation
- Academy of Operative Dentistry Award
- Award for Excellence in Prosthodontics
- Quintessence Award for Clinical Excellence in Periodontics
- American College of Dentists Ferrier Memorial Prize
