Orthodontist James Dean Jensen
Dr. James Dean Jensen, Dr. J. or Dean to his patients, was born at Baylor hospital in Dallas. Having spent most of his school years in Chicago, Baltimore, and Iowa, Dr. Jensen returned to Baylor for his orthodontic residency. As Texas was "home" he decided to stay and start his practice in Plano. Now, over 20 years later, he is starting to see the children of patients he saw when he started his practice. Over the years, Dr. Jensen's philosophy has remained consistent: Provide the highest quality of care attainable and do it in a way that is fun for everyone. He was recently rewarded when a young patient exclaimed: "This is the happiest place on earth."
Dr. Jensen has assembled a talented team that allows him to deliver the most up-to-date treatment by the most comfortable means possible. He is always looking for ways to improve, too, as he annually attends more than 60 hours of continuing education.
Dr. Jensen believes in giving back to his community and his profession. We have outlined many of his areas of involvement but would highlight the joy he gets from writing scientific articles for journals and the opportunities he has teaching to area dental study groups at Baylor, as well as, the prestigious Pankey Institute in Miami.
Dr. Jensen and his wife Diane have three beautiful Golden Retrievers that, along with the many patients they see each day, have long been considered their family. They recently adopted two little boys, which are already richly blessing their lives. In his free time, Dr Jensen enjoys running, golfing, fishing, and traveling.
Education
- Undergraduate degree: Physics, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL 1980
- Dental degree: University of Iowa 1984
- Masters degree and certificate in orthodontics: Baylor College of Dentistry 1986
Honors and Awards
- Numerous honor societies including Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Pi Sigma, and Omicron Delta Kappa
- Delta Sigma Delta Award for highest academic achievement in Dental School
- Baylor Orthodontic Department Distinguished Alumni Award
- Diplomate American Board of Orthodontics
- Cliff Wood Award for commitment to the Orthodontic profession
- C. T. Rowland Award for best applicant to the Texas Tweed Orthodontic Study Group
- 3 A. P. Westphal Awards for best cases presented (May only be won 3 times)
- 8 Fred Schudy Awards for excellence in extraction, non extraction, early treatment, and surgery cases
- D Magazine's Best Orthodontists in Dallas list: as voted by peers
- Plano Star Telegram's "Readers Choice Award" for Best Orthodontist in Collin County: as voted by patients
- Fellow, American College of Dentists
- Fellow, International College of Dentists
Professional Leadership Accomplishments
- President Greater Plano Dental Society
- President Greater Dallas Orthodontic Society
- President Texas Association of Orthodontists
- President Baylor Orthodontic Alumni Association
- President Texas Orthodontic Study Group
- President Southwest Society of Orthodontists
- Chair of AAO Council on Orthodontic Health Care
Community Involvement
- Athletes In Action Board 1990-present
- Fellowship Of Christian Athletes golf committee 1998-2006
- Plano YMCA Board of Directors 2000-2006
- CITY House Board of Directors 1990-1995
- Stonebriar Community Church