The Plaza Dental Group Team
Meet The Doctors
Our experienced team of dentists brings a wealth of knowledge and unique skills to ensure your smile’s needs are met with precision and care:

Dr. Debbie Dietrich
Dr. Dietrich is devoted to creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for all patients, understanding that each smile is unique. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to providing personalized care, Dr. Dietrich blends art and science to create natural, radiant smiles that enhance both appearance and confidence.
Beyond her dental expertise, Dr. Dietrich is an avid traveler, constantly exploring new destinations, cultures, and culinary delights. She’s a big fan of sporting events and enjoys unwinding with hobbies like cooking, yoga, watching movies and discovering new interests. Growing up with two veterinarians as parents, Dr. Dietrich developed a deep love and respect for animals. At home, she’s the proud owner of two cats, who bring her endless joy and companionship.
Dr. Dietrich truly believes that a beautiful, healthy smile can have a profound impact on a person’s life, and she is honored to be part of that journey with her patients.

Dr. Ryan Langel
Ryan Langel, DDS, is a driven and passionate Doctor of Dental Surgery at Plaza Dental Group in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Langel feels fortunate to be providing the West Des Moines community with high-quality and comprehensive dental care, a community he calls home.
Dr. Langel was raised on a farm in rural Le Mars, Iowa, the Ice Cream Capital of the World. In 2011, he graduated from Iowa State University in Ames with a degree in agriculture and then returned to Le Mars, where he worked on his family farm with his father. After several years of farming, he decided on a career change to focus on his passion for dentistry. He graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 2022. He found a passion for dentistry through his own oral health, finding that the health of the oral cavity is crucial to the health the person. Dr. Langel enjoys providing a comfortable, calm, and friendly experience for all his patients while improving their overall health and creating beautiful smiles. He says that building a relationship with his patients is one of the great things about being a dentist.
Outside of work, Dr. Langel loves spending time with his wife and two kids, traveling, and catching a good show or movie on Netflix. Dr. Langel and his wife, Diana, are excited to be back in the Des Moines area, where they are closer to family, friends, and the
Cyclones.
Meet The Team

Sofia Registered Dental Assistant EF1

Noel Registered Dental Assistant,Lead Assistant EF1

Michelle Insurance Coordinator

Lacey Registered Dental Hygienist

Talia Registered Dental Hygienist

Carley Registered Dental Assistant EF1

Bekka Registered Dental Hygienist

Ashlie Financial Coordinator

Brooke Registered Dental Assistant EF1

Carlee Treatment Coordinator

Keri Patient Care Coordinator

Dawson Patient Care Coordinator

Grace Patient Care Coordinator
