Meet Your McKinney Orthodontic Team
It might seem that after you do your research to find a highly skilled and experienced orthodontist (and rest assured, you have found the right doctor in Dr. Jensen) that your search would be over. However, it cannot be emphasized enough how important it is to also have a highly-trained and experienced team supporting your doctor in order to ensure that each visit exceeds your expectations and becomes the best part of your day.
Each member of our team understands that orthodontics is more than just a smile shop to fix your teeth. Each understands that there is a human attached to those teeth and that orthodontics is a service business. Orthodontics is not a commodity that gives you the same results and service no matter where you get it. We strive to optimize the process of crafting fine smiles so you feel like your time was well spent and you were well taken care of at each visit! Please browse our team members below to learn more about who is supporting Dr. Jensen during the smile creation process.
Jessica
Insurance Coordinator
We have been enjoying Jessica’s level-headed presence at Jensen Orthodontic Arts since 2018, although we have known her to be awesome at what she does for even longer! She started her career in dentistry as an assistant but has made her way to the business side of things processing insurance claims. Things have run a lot smoother since her arrival.
Jessica has been married to her husband, Brandon, since 1999, and they have two sons, Parker and Jett. They rescued their dog, Willow, from a shelter a few years ago, and that completed their happy little family! Jessica grew up in a tiny town called Shattuck, Oklahoma, and graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, where she earned a degree in business management. She and her family moved to Texas in 1999 and live in McKinney. Her hobbies include cheering on both her boys, whether it be at baseball, football or basketball. She is amazing at cookie decorating when she has a spare minute, and she makes it mandatory to work out regularly. Her first car was a 1984 baby blue Corvette! At the time, she did not think it was a big deal, but now that she is a mother and watching her son as a new driver, having a Corvette for a first car is a pretty big deal!
Lauren
Communications Director
Lauren’s primary role at Jensen Orthodontic Arts is a variety of front-office responsibilities. She handles phone calls, scheduling, and relationship-building from the very beginning. She is one of the first smiles you will see at the front desk when you walk in. Her favorite part of what she does is helping patients feel welcome and comfortable when they enter our doors. She is an important member of our team, and we are really blessed to have her.
Lauren lives in Anna, TX. She grew up in Plano, graduating from Plano Senior High in 2017. She has been associated with the dental field since 2019. She now has two boys, Jett and Jax, who are twins. It’s just the three of them for now.
She loves any kind of sporting event, but the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Cowboys are her favorite. In her spare time, she likes to give private softball hitting and pitching lessons. It’s her way of staying close to the sport she’s played throughout her life. Additionally, she loves to take care of herself by working out on a daily basis. Family and friends time is important to her and she juggles a lot between her kids and a busy schedule.
Sierra
Treatment Coordinator
The amiable Sierra’s primary role at Jensen Orthodontic Arts is Treatment Coordinator. This means that she is in charge of the new patient process. You will get to know her first thing when you arrive at the office as a new patient, and beyond. She’ll figure out how you can get the most out of your insurance benefit, and other ways to make your orthodontic care affordable. She thoroughly understands the methods of orthodontic care, having spent much time in the clinic as a patient manager working alongside Dr Jensen on the patient care side of things. Her favorite part of what she does is helping patients feel welcome and comfortable when they enter our doors. She is also very capable of handling the treatment side of things. She is a key member of our team, and we are really lucky to have her as she is especially great with young people and noticeably kind to all.
Sierra was born in Oklahoma but was raised in Texas from the age of seven. Even in her relatively tender age, she has become quite the world traveler and has been to eight different countries—having a blast doing a variety of unique activities in each. She is a big family girl, both literally and figuratively. She is one of nine children, and she loves to hang with her siblings. She has been married to her husband for about four years now. They have two girls that she just adores. Outside of the practice she LOVES motherhood. Those kids are her world. She also seems to carry a tune in her heart, and you are likely to hear her humming or singing (very in tune mind you) a melody around the office. Rest assured, she will work to get to know you as she readily finds common ground and befriends all. She is a great all-around asset to our team!
Denise
Financial Coordinator
Denise is the mother of our office team, and she loves that role! She looks after the best interests of each member of our team and patients alike, though her actual role in the office is our financial coordinator, making sure that you or your child’s orthodontic issues do not become financial issues. She also helps us in the search for new patients, since she is so spunky! She has always been a cheerleader on the sidelines for our team and Dr. Jensen since she is his mother-in-law, and she does what she does very well.
Denise grew up in Chicago and moved to Texas in the mid ’80s. She has five kids and 14 grandkids, and she is heavily involved in each of their lives, as you can imagine. She also enjoys cooking, crafts and everything flamingo birds. Holidays, birthdays — any days! — are the best with her large family. She has a saying that the party does not begin until the Sanders arrive!
Cherie
Office Manager
Cherie is the biggest personality in the office, and her laughter is contagious, so watch out! She sincerely cares that you have a great experience at Jensen Orthodontic Arts, from beginning to completed treatment, and she has been with us since the beginning. Her goal is that you rave about your experience and want to tell others. She oversees most of the goings-on in the office and knows a lot about everything we do. Her experience spans clinical patient treatment as well as all the details of the front office. Cherie was even in the dental field before Dr. Jensen got into it!
Cherie has a bunch of interests, and she is especially into camping and gardening lately. For example, she likes to play mother nature with the butterfly life cycle, controlling which butterflies visit her garden, where caterpillars form their chrysalises and what to do with them after they hatch. Many of her butterflies are displayed throughout the office for your enjoyment. Other interests are mostly outdoors, like kayaking and fishing with her daughter, Liberty, in tow.
Valarie
Clinical Manager
Valarie keeps the clinic running on time and efficiently. She works very closely with Dr Jensen, making sure our patients get well taken care of and that our team fulfills the tenets of our mission statement. She is experienced in all aspects of the orthodontic and prosthodontic treatment processes, including our own lab work and communicating with various labs. Valarie loves all aspects of dentistry and orthodontics, especially the final result of all procedures. She can accurately answer dang near all of the questions you may have about your treatment. Just try her! What an asset she is to our practice!
Valarie is blessed with a consistently positive attitude, and it shows throughout her day. She’s a confident, can-do kind of person. She has a unique sense of humor which works well in dentistry. Outside of the orthodontic office, her interests include swimming, powerlifting at the gym, and trying new recipes. She likes to spend quality time alone believe it or not--cleaning and organizing. But she also enjoys being around people, not the least of which is her family. They are a tight group. Valarie is one of seven children and her oldest sister is literally her BEST friend. She also hangs out with her boyfriend Frank. She loves rock music too so she must be cool. She thinks a lot about a quote she heard that encourages her through her life that says “A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor”. Talk about an even-keeled person!
Brenda
Patient Manager
Brenda’s primary role in our office is to tend to your needs as a patient and to assist Dr Jensen in carrying out the tasks at each of your appointments. You’ll soon realize for yourself that she is a kind-hearted soul, and very conscientious about addressing the goals of each appointment. She will connect with and get to know you. She will take the time to do things right. We are super blessed to have her with us at Jensen Orthodontic Arts.
She hails from Little Elm, TX. She is the youngest of five in her family. She now has a child of her own named Violet, with whom she loves spending time outdoors. As for things she likes to do, Tennis is her newfound pastime. So if you like tennis, she might talk to you about her tennis adventures. She also likes to read. Brenda is the calm type—level-headed. No decision is taken lightly. We love having Brenda with us in the office. She brings balance to the world around us.
Paige
Patient Manager
Paige is a ray of sunshine in our office, and we are proud to have her with us. She will be part of your clinical experience throughout your orthodontic treatment. Her main role is to manage the patient process. You will also see her at the front desk handling various administrative tasks. She is deeply concerned that things turn out properly at each of you appointments. She is inquisitive about the world of orthodontics and by interacting constantly with Dr Jensen, learns more and more every day how to perform the various tasks at a high level.
Paige is from California originally but actually grew up right here in McKinney, TX. Most of her family lives in Tampa, FL now. But she cherishes her father who is nearby, and she makes room at home for her rescued cat named Bubbles. She is a huge animal lover! Among those animals high on the list are horses, which she grew up around and has spent many hours riding and taking care of, and just enjoying generally. She also loves to read, write, travel, hike, and try new foods. She is passionate about learning things. You should see her take notes when new information comes along! All in all, she is a joy to be around and interact with. She’s a great team player.
Hailey
Patient Manager
The affable Hailey is one of the newest members of our team. But don’t let that tidbit fool you. She’s been around dentistry her whole life, and has worked in the field for about 7 years now—developing a solid foundation in both general dentistry and orthodontics. Her primary role here at JOA is direct patient care, so you are highly likely to meet her as your treatment progresses. She’s super kind and is a great conversationalist, finding common ground with you and explaining well what needs to be said about your treatment. She has noticeably fine motor skills, which is what it takes not to poke or pinch you as she helps with adjusting your braces or placing attachments with clear aligners or the like.
Hailey is a California native who relocated to Texas two years ago. She has one older brother. Here favorite NFL team is The Chargers, but since coming to Texas, she has become quite a fan of the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Stars since. With nearly seven years of experience in dentistry, she finds joy in helping patients achieve beautiful smiles. In her free time, she stays active outdoors, regularly attends Pilates classes, and enjoys golfing, painting, reading, attending sporting events and concerts, traveling, and thoroughly enjoying quality time with family and friends. Some of these things just might come up as you get to know her!
Madi
Patient Manager
Madi is accomplished at managing patients during the treatment process. Rest assured she’ll take care of you during your appointments from start to finish. She’s super friendly and agreeable, but gets serious about making sure things turn out right for each appointment.
Madi was born and raised in Dallas, TX where she grew up as the second oldest of five. She has attended BYU-Idaho where she studies psychology, which she plans to continue in and earn a graduate degree. In her spare time she loves playing piano (she can play just about anything), learning new songs on the guitar, and playing basketball or volleyball with her
friends. She also loves going on adventures and participating in volunteer work — she spent some time volunteering in an orphanage in Romania and recently served an 18 month mission in Colorado and Wyoming for her church.
High on the list of things she loves is dentistry! Madi not only loves working on teeth but getting to know the people who own those teeth.
Sariah
Patient Manager
Sariah has been highly trained in all aspects of orthodontics in particular and is well-versed in just about any question you might have during your visit. She assists Dr Jensen routinely and performs activities around the office related to orthodontic treatment. She has a very calm personality and is very willing to get to know you.
Sariah is the third sister in a family of five girls. She is the daughter of Dr Jensen’s younger sister, which makes Sariah his niece. We here at Jensen Orthodontic Arts are privileged to have her with us when she is not away at college or fulfilling other responsibilities. She attends BYU-Idaho and is majoring in dance. She also grew up playing the piano and still does a fine job doing that. She has fun at doing a lot of things in life, so just ask her what is going on and she will be happy to tell you all about it.