Dr. James Dean Jensen, DDS

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
Dr. Jensen is your certified Plano TX Invisalign specialist, contact our office today to schedule your first appointment!