Adel, IA Dentists
Dental.me currently ranks 5 dental offices in Adel, IA (Dallas County). 4 have Google rating data across 207 reviews, averaging 4.85 stars. Current score leaders include Gary Colwell and Howard Belsheim. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.
Last updated Aug 7, 2026 · How we rank →
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Featured dentists in Adel
Three featured practices in Adel.
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Dentists in Adel, IA — ranked
Showing 1–5 of 5
The Adel dental market, by the numbers
A live read on how Adel’s 5 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.
Dental.me Score distribution
How Adel’s rated offices spread across score tiers.
Rating vs. Iowa
Average Google rating across rated Adel offices.
Adel dental leaders
Two independent cuts of the same data — highest scored, and most reviewed.
Highest Dental.me Score
Top of the independent, non-paid ranking.
- Gary ColwellScore 95 · 4.9 ★ · 110 reviews
- Howard BelsheimScore 95 · 4.9 ★ · 83 reviews
- Johnson Orthodontics - AdelScore 88 · 4.6 ★ · 11 reviews
- Adel Family Dentistry, P.C.Score 84 · 5.0 ★ · 3 reviews
Most reviewed offices
Largest Google review counts in Adel.
- Gary Colwell110 reviews · 4.9 ★
- Howard Belsheim83 reviews · 4.9 ★
- Johnson Orthodontics - Adel11 reviews · 4.6 ★
- Adel Family Dentistry, P.C.3 reviews · 5.0 ★
Dental.me guides for Adel
Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the Adel directory to compare dentists, specialties, Dental.me Score, review signals, costs, insurance questions, and questions to ask before booking.
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Nearby cities
Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Adel.
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Common questions about dentists in Adel
Who are the highest-rated dentists in Adel, IA?
By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Adel dentists are Gary Colwell (Dental.me Score 95, 4.9 stars, 110 reviews); Howard Belsheim (Dental.me Score 95, 4.9 stars, 83 reviews); Johnson Orthodontics - Adel (Dental.me Score 88, 4.6 stars, 11 reviews). Across the city, 3 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.
Are dentists in Adel, IA good?
Adel's rated dental offices average 4.85 stars on Google - compared with a 4.62 Iowa average, and 3 are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The Dental.me Score ranks them by star-rating strength and review volume so you can compare the strongest offices first.
What dental categories are common in Adel, IA?
Common Dental.me categories connected to Adel profiles include General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists, Orthodontists. Category data helps organize local options and gives patients a faster way to compare offices by the type of care they are researching.
How many dentists are in Adel, IA?
Dental.me organizes 5 dental practice profiles in Adel, IA. 3 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.
How many Adel dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?
In Adel, 4 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 4 list a website, and 4 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.
How does Dental.me rank Adel dentists?
Organic results use Dental.me Score, an independent score built from star-rating strength, review-count confidence caps, exact review-count tie-breakers, and a limited verification lift. Profile completeness can help break close ties after the score. Featured placements are paid, clearly labeled, and never change the organic order.
What the Adel dental data shows
Of the 5 Adel offices in this directory, 4 (80%) have Google rating data, 4 (80%) publish a website, 3 (60%) include hours, and 3 (60%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 4 profiles (80%).
Rated Adel offices average 4.85 stars across 207 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.62 statewide. 3 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 0 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.
Current score leaders: Gary Colwell (Score 95, 4.9 stars, 110 reviews); Howard Belsheim (Score 95, 4.9 stars, 83 reviews); Johnson Orthodontics - Adel (Score 88, 4.6 stars, 11 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Gary Colwell, with 110 Google reviews at 4.9 stars.
The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 5 practices (100% of the city directory): 50003 (5).
Because Adel has 5 listed offices, every local result fits in one comparison view:
- Gary Colwell at 906 Main Street — 4.9 stars across 110 Google reviews — (515) 993-3522.
- Howard Belsheim at 216 South Nile Kinnick Drive — 4.9 stars across 83 Google reviews — (515) 993-4333.
- Johnson Orthodontics - Adel at 202 Nile Kinnick Dr S — 4.6 stars across 11 Google reviews — (515) 762-6151.
- Adel Family Dentistry, P.C. at 1126 Greene St — 5.0 stars across 3 Google reviews — (515) 993-3701.
- Thu Ha Dixon at 20085 Mill Creek Ln — (515) 778-3837.
For a wider search near Adel, compare Waukee (8 miles, 23 offices), Earlham (10 miles, 1 office), Clive (11 miles, 11 offices), Urbandale (13 miles, 25 offices), West Des Moines (13 miles, 88 offices).
Data snapshot: Aug 7, 2026. Counts come from Dental.me’s organized provider, practice, location, website, and Google/Maps business-profile data. See our verification methodology.