Dr. Dean Jensen truly loves orthodontics. His attention to detail and focus on excellence in all he does makes the orthodontic experience fun for both kids and adults.
Professional Education and Continuing Education
Dr. Dean Jensen attended Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, for his Bachelor of Science in physics. He completed his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Iowa, then returned to his home state of Texas to attend Baylor College of Dentistry for his orthodontic residency and Master of Science.
Working hard to stay on the leading-edge, Dr. Dean Jensen attends more than 60 hours of continuing education courses and seminars each year. In an effort to be the best in all treatment areas, Dr. Dean Jensen recently completed a 70-hour fellowship in the area of Invisalign®. Dr. Dean Jensen is a member of the Texas Orthodontic Study Group and the Spears Study Club.
Honors and Awards
- Baylor Orthodontic Department Distinguished Alumni Award
- Cliff Wood Award
- C.T. Rowland Award
- A.P. Westphal Award, three-time recipient
- Fred Schudy Award, eighteen-time recipient
- D Magazine’s “Best Orthodontists in Dallas”
- Plano Star Telegram’s “Readers’ Choice Award” for Best Orthodontist in Collin County
- “People’s Choice Awards” as the Best Orthodontist in Collin County
- Texas Monthly Super Dentist
Professional Affiliations
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics
- Fellow, American College of Dentists
- Fellow, International College of Dentists
- Greater Plano Dental Society, Past President
- Greater Dallas Orthodontic Society, Past President
- Texas Association of Orthodontists, Past President
- Baylor Orthodontic Alumni Association, Past President
- Southwest Society of Orthodontists, Past President
- AAO Council on Orthodontic Health Care, Past Chair
- AAO Council On Governmental Affairs, Past Chair
- AAO Political Action Committee
- American Association of Orthodontics
- Dallas County Dental Society
- American Dental Association
- Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Pi Sigma, Beta Beta Beta, and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies
Community Involvement
Dr. Dean Jensen believes in giving back to his community and his profession. He finds joy both in writing scientific articles for journals and in his opportunities to teach dental study groups at Baylor, as well as the prestigious Pankey Institute in Miami. In addition, he is also active in his community through non-dental related activities, including:
- Athletes in Action Board, 1990 – 1998
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes Golf Committee, 1998 – 2006
- Plano YMCA Board of Directors, 2000 – 2006
- CITY House Board of Directors, 1990 – 1995
- Watermark Community Church
Outside the Office
Dr. Dean Jensen and his wife, Diane, are kept very busy with two sons, Elijah and Tyler, three beautiful Golden Retrievers, and a cat who thinks he is a dog. In his free time, Dr. Dean Jensen enjoys running, golfing, fishing, skiing, and traveling.
Contact either our East Plano office or West Plano office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Dean Jensen. Our two locations provide orthodontic care to Plano, Allen, Frisco, Murphy, and Richardson, TX.
