Dr. Gundersen graduated from Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry. During his studies, Dr. Gundersen was selected to participate in Honors Endodontics and Honors Orthodontics and clinical hypnosis. Outside of his coursework, he spent much of his time engaged in community outreach programs such as Celebration of Smiles, Give Kids a Smile and Medical Teams International, where he provided complimentary dental services to underserved children and adults in the Portland Oregon area.