Emily GustafsonPlummer

Emily GustafsonPlummer serves as a full-time Lecturer and senior clinic lead in the Dental Hygiene department at Oregon Institute of Technology's Salem campus. She teaches core courses including Ethics and Emergency Procedures while overseeing clinical training operations.

Dr. GustafsonPlummer earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Oregon Institute of Technology in 2017. Her professional journey includes four years of private practice experience prior to transitioning into academia.

Her academic focus centers on clinical dental education with specialized expertise in ethical decision-making frameworks and emergency response protocols within dental settings. This practical orientation shapes her student-centered teaching methodology that bridges theoretical knowledge with real-world clinical application.

As senior clinic lead, she directs hands-on patient care training for dental hygiene students, implementing standardized assessment protocols and supervising clinical rotations. Her leadership ensures compliance with state regulatory requirements while fostering student development in professional conduct and technical proficiency.