Van B. Haywood, D.M.D., is Professor in the Department
of Oral Rehabilitation, School of Dentistry, Medical College
of Georgia. In 1989, he co-authored the first publication
in the world on Nightguard vital bleaching (at-home bleaching)
with Dr. Harald Heymann, and in 1997 co-authored the first
article on extended treatment (six-months) of tetracycline-stained
teeth using this technique. He has completed further research
and over 70 publications on the NGVB technique and the
topic of bleaching and esthetics, including the first
papers on treating bleaching sensitivity with potassium
nitrate, direct thermoplastic tray fabrication, and bleaching
primary teeth.
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Personal
Info
Van B. Haywood, DMD
Professor, Department of Oral Rehabilitation
School of Dentistry
Medical College of Georgia, AD-3255
Augusta, Georgia 30912-1260
Office Phone: (706) 721-2881
Fax: (706) 721-8349
Email: vhaywood@mail.mcg.edu
Education
DMD, 1974, Medical College of Georgia
BS, 1971, University of Georgia
Teaching Areas
Bleaching, Esthetics, Single Gold Castings (Crown, inlay,
onlay),
Fixed Prosthodontics, Occlusion, Restorative Clinics
Research Areas
Bleaching of teeth with 10% carbamide peroxide in a custom
fitted tray: Related clinical and laboratory projects
Clinical Interests
Bleaching vital and non-vital teeth with carbamide peroxides.
Tray designs for bleaching.
Tooth sensitivity treated with potassium nitrate.
Oral appliances for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
