Our Doctors
Dr. Cara Mudd—Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
A native of Colorado, Dr. Cara Mudd received her bachelor’s degree and D.D.S. from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. After three years as a general dentist in Colorado, she was Dental Director in a rural community health clinic that treated uninsured and low-income children in Washington State. Dr. Mudd then completed a two-year post-doctoral residency in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Washington, where she also served as Chief Resident. Dr. Mudd is Board Certified, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
As a mother of two young boys, Dr. Mudd recognizes that every child has individual needs, and she takes pride in the compassionate, personalized care that she delivers to every child. In their spare time, Dr. Mudd and her family enjoy skiing, hiking, camping, biking and watching movies.
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Specializing in Pediatric Dentistry was a very easy decision. I had worked for several years in General Dentistry and while I enjoyed it, I found that treating children was highly rewarding. I was proud to be accepted for the Pediatric Dentistry residency program at the University of Washington and have enjoyed every moment of having my own practice back home here in Colorado. Now I get to see kids all day!
Having two little boys is a lot of fun, but it can be demanding too. I have a better appreciation now that even the best plans sometimes don’t get realized. And when a mother of a toddler confesses that sometimes teeth just don’t get brushed twice a day, I get it. We all do the best we can.
I would love to hear that they had fun at the dentist! I hope parents will say that he or she felt confident that their child was receiving the best possible care, and I want the child to be excited to come back!
Dr. Clay Ziegler—Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Clay grew up in the small town of Selma, Alabama. She attended Birmingham-Southern College then graduated from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry in 2007. She relocated to Denver, Colorado and completed a one-year General Practice Residency at Denver Health Hospital. For the following five years, Dr. Clay practiced general dentistry for Denver Health. Working alongside a pediatric dentist, Dr. Clay realized her passion was in pediatric dentistry so she returned to her home state of Alabama to complete a two-year residency in pediatric dentistry. During her time in Alabama, she served as the Chief Resident of the Pediatric Dentistry Program, an honor bestowed upon her by the faculty. Dr. Clay earned her Board Certification in 2017.
Dr. Clay and her husband have two wonderful young sons. Dr. Clay enjoys reading, writing, traveling, music, cooking, yoga, and skiing
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While practicing as a general dentist I worked with a lot of kids. It finally dawned on me how much fun it was to work with kids! They remind you not to take life too seriously.
I love watching the kids grow and evolve. They come in as tiny tots who are often a bit apprehensive, and before you know it they are seniors in high school, ready to go out and do great things in the world!
I would love to hear them say what a great time that had coming to visit me, and they can’t wait until their next visit!
Dr. Margeaux Black—Board-Certified Orthodontist
Dr. Margeaux was born and raised in the small town of Butte, Montana. She received her bachelor’s degree in molecular biology at Montana Technological University before moving to Colorado. She completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, specialty training in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, and Master of Science degree at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. During dental school and beyond, Dr. Margeaux fell in love with Colorado and all the incredible outdoor activities it has to offer.
When she’s not in the clinic, you can find Dr. Margeaux hiking, skiing, running, cooking, or curled up with a good book.
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I got into orthodontics because it is a perfect combination of art and science. Each new patient is a fun puzzle to solve, and no patient’s care is identical to another. My childhood orthodontist inspired me to pursue this career.
My favorite part about being an orthodontist is getting to know my patients throughout treatment. Each improved smile and the confidence that comes with it makes me remember why being an orthodontist is so fun.
If I could overhear a patient, I would love to hear them say they had fun and were comfortable at their visit. Bonus points if they say they are excited to come back!
Sneak a peek at our office.
Bright, airy, and cheerful exam rooms.
Toys, stuffies, and movies!
Comfy space for parents.
Kid-friendly and relaxing for parents.