Our Skilled Dentists Are Here for Your Smile
Leah C. McQuigg, DDS
Dr. Leah McQuigg is a Colorado native who grew up in the beautiful mountain town of Buena Vista. Growing up next to the Collegiate Peaks was the inspiration for the name Elevation for the office. She graduated magna cum laude from Metropolitan State University in Denver.
After receiving her undergraduate degree, Dr. McQuigg took time off from school to start her family. Seven years and three kids later, she returned to school to study Dentistry. She graduated from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine in 2015 and started working at Dr. Norma Longo and Associates after graduating. When Dr. Longo retired in December of 2019, Dr. McQuigg purchased the practice and renamed it Elevation Family and Cosmetic Dentistry.
Dr. McQuigg has a passion for excellence and a love of learning. Dr. McQuigg’s approach to dentistry is conservative. She wants each patient to understand all of their options. She understands the importance of staying current on topics, techniques and technologies in the ever-changing field of dentistry. Dr. McQuigg is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association®, the Colorado Dental Association and the Metropolitan Denver Dental Society. Dr. McQuigg is also licensed by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics to administer XEOMIN®, a BOTOX® alternative.
Dr. McQuigg has an appreciation for being the “family dentist” and takes pride in providing care for the entire family. She focuses on building personal relationships with patients while providing them with the highest quality of care. She strives to provide a calm, relaxing and educational experience for her patients.
Outside the office, Dr. McQuigg loves spending time with her husband Cliff and their three children. She enjoys taking advantage of all the wonderful activities that Colorado has to offer. Some of her favorites are snowboarding, wakeboarding, playing volleyball, and running.
Anna Abele, DMD
Dr. Anna Abele grew up in Apple Valley, MN. She attended the University of Minnesota and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology before earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Western University of Health Sciences in California. Dr. Anna moved to Colorado in 2021, when she was stationed at Fort Carson as a dentist in the Army. While at Fort Carson, she also completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry.
Dr. Anna enjoys reading, traveling, hiking, golfing, and watching a good Netflix show. Dr. Anna loves being a dentist because she can make a real difference in her patients’ lives by relieving pain, easing anxiety, and helping them feel confident in their smiles. She believes in educating patients about their oral health and partnering with them to create a personalized plan for long-term dental wellness.
Kara A. Carleton, DMD
Dr. Kara Carleton grew up in Duluth, Georgia. She attended the University of Georgia and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2010. She completed her dental education and training at the Medical College of Georgia, now named the Dental College of Georgia. Dr. Carleton moved to Colorado in 2017.
Dr. Carleton enjoys reading science fiction and fantasy novels as well as traveling, particularly to destinations with a beach! She also enjoys the outdoors and as a newer resident of Colorado, she is exploring all the beautiful hiking trails and campgrounds that Colorado has to offer.
Dr. Carleton loves meeting people, seeing their beautiful smiles and being able to help people with their dental needs.