Rate My Professor Mitten McLean

Dr. Mitten McLean serves as a Professional Practice Fellow in the Department of Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences within the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Otago, part of the Health Sciences Division. This department encompasses disciplines such as oral pathology, oral medicine, oral surgery, radiography, and special needs dentistry, contributing to undergraduate programs including the Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Oral Health, and Bachelor of Dental Technology, as well as postgraduate Doctor of Clinical Dentistry qualifications. McLean is actively involved in teaching, co-ordinating the DEOH401 Adult Restorative Dental Care paper. This distance learning course, spanning 60 points over a non-standard period from June 2026 to June 2027, targets registered dental therapists and oral health therapists with at least two years of post-graduation clinical experience in restorative care. It features compulsory on-campus blocks in Dunedin, focusing on evidence-based treatment planning for adult patients aged 18 and older, patient assessment, informed consent, communication, ethical considerations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and strategies to address oral health inequities. Participants require mentorship and specific equipment like intraoral mirrors and monitoring devices.