Dr. Jacqueline Plemons, a clinical professor and director of Stomatology, is Texas A&M University College of Dentistry’s first executive director of external affairs. In her role, Plemons will explore ways the college can work more closely with the broader community, including other institutions, businesses, community care organizations as well as practicing dentists across the state.  

Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas recently named Dr. Jacqueline Plemons as the inaugural executive director of external affairs. In her role, Plemons, a longtime clinical professor and director of Stomatology, will identify and cultivate collaborative opportunities between the 120-year-old dental college and the broader community, including other institutions, businesses, community care organizations and practicing dentists across the state. 

She will ensure each opportunity aligns with the dental college’s mission to provide academic excellence, trailblazing research and community-centered care and service. Plemons will develop operational guidelines when reviewing affiliation agreements in support of the dental school’s programs. 

 “Dr. Jacqueline Plemons has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence in education, clinical care and service to the college and the dental profession,” said Dr. Lily T. García, A&M College of Dentistry dean. “Her institutional knowledge and respected leadership make her uniquely qualified to serve as our inaugural executive director of external affairs. In this role, she will strengthen strategic partnerships, ensuring every collaboration advances our mission of academic excellence, research and community-centered care.” 

Plemons is an alumna of what was then Baylor College of Dentistry, Class 1986, earning her dental degree, a certificate in periodontics and a master’s degree in oral biology/dentistry. She’s a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a former president of the Texas Dental Association, Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a former president of the Texas Dental Association and serves as the editor-in-chief of its publications. Plemons chaired the American Dental Association’s Council on Dental Education and Licensure from 2017 to 2021. 

Plemons taught at the college part-time for many years while also running her private practice in Dallas. Now a full-time faculty member, she will continue to teach and manage the stomatology services division. 

In her new role, Plemons will make collaboration with the dental college easier and more accessible and available. This includes developing a standardized protocol for how such collaborations will operate within departments. 

“I’ve had the privilege of serving in many positions in organized dentistry and other dental groups, building a network of colleagues with whom I’m excited about sharing the future of Texas A&M University College of Dentistry…,” she said. “I’d like to become the “bridge” allowing us to explore these exciting opportunities together.”