Rate My Professor Yolin Govender

Affiliated with Auckland Dental and the Department of Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences at the University of Otago, Dr. Govender oversees clinical operations at the Auckland site and contributes to dental clinics services. She supports graduate dentist intern programs, serving as a key contact for recruitment and training opportunities. Her academic contributions include research on orthodontic pain management and dental pedagogy. Key outputs feature the 2024 article 'Does chewing gum manage orthodontic pain better than sucking sweets?', the August 2024 randomized clinical trial 'Is conventional sugar-free chewing gum effective in the management of orthodontic pain associated with fixed appliances? A randomised clinical trial comparing the pain-reducing effects of sugar-free chewing gum versus a placebo medicament', and the August 2018 poster 'Dental Student feedback on a blended learning approach'. Dr. Govender participated in the Faculty of Dentistry's SAFE-D team, honored at the University of Otago Staff Awards for health and safety excellence. She also represented the faculty in accreditation visits by the Dental Council of New Zealand.