Van Haywood

Professor

Van Haywood

Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Emeritus Faculty

Dental College of Georgia
Department of Restorative Sciences

Bio

Van B. Haywood, D.M.D., is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Restorative Sciences, Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University. 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 145 publications on the NGVB technique and the topic of bleaching and esthetics, including first papers on treating bleaching sensitivity with potassium nitrate, direct thermoplastic tray fabrication, bleaching primary teeth, and caries control with bleaching materials. He has lectured in more than 30 countries and 30 states. His chairside education book titled “Tooth Whitening: Indications and Outcomes of Nightguard Vital Bleaching”, was published by Quintessence International in 2007 and is available free on his website www.vanhaywood.com. He taught in in Fixed Prosthodontics, Occlusion, Operative and Esthetics courses, as well as in Operative and Fixed sophomore and junior student clinics. After over 29 years at the Dental College of Georgia, he retired from full-time teaching December 31, 2022. The DCG Class of 1997 initiated a scholarship in his name for clinical excellence and compassionate care. In 2023, he was named among the top 2-percent most-cited scientists in the world.

Education

  • DMD, DentistryMedical College of Georgia, 1974

  • BS, Mathematics, GeneralUniversity of Georgia, 1971

Certifications

  • DENGeorgia Board of Dentistry, 1974

  • South Carolina #4186South Carolina Board of Dentistry, 2006

  • North Carolina, #4002North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners, 1975

  • Georgia Dental License #8274GA Board of Dentistry, 1974

Awards & Honors

  • Listed in "Leaders in Dental Continuing Education"Dentistry Today, 2020

  • Podcast Interview on BleachingDSO Dentist, 2020

  • Listed in "Leaders in Continuing Dental Education"Dentistry Today, 2019

  • Listed in "Leaders in Continue Education"Dentistry Today, 2018

  • Listed in "Leaders in Continue Education"Dentistry Today, 2017

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • IDSR 7004

    Esth and Rest Proc in GD II
  • RSOP 5212

    Operative Dentistry II
  • AGDR 7023

    AEGD Didactics
  • RSTP 5502

    Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
  • IDSR 7003

    Esthetic and Rest Proc I
  • GPRR 7023

    General Practice Didactic Crs

Teaching Interests

Bleaching, Sensitivity, Caries Control, Esthetics, Operative Dentistry, Composite bonding, Occlusion, Fixed Prosthodontics, Teaching with Technology

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Bleaching: the initial treatment consideration of tetracycline-stained teeth, 2021
    Journal Article, Professional Journal
  • Novel Bleaching Tray Fabrication Techniques, 2021
    Journal Article, Professional Journal
  • Tray bleaching status and insights, 2020
    Journal Article, Professional Journal
  • Strategies to Ensure Successful Sealant Placement, 2020
    Journal Article, Professional Journal
  • Teeth Bleaching Efficacy During Clear Aligner Orthodontic Treatment, 2020
    Journal Article, Professional Journal

Research Interests

Bleaching, Sensitivity, Caries Control, Esthetics, Operative Dentistry, Composite bonding, Occlusion, Fixed Prosthodontics

Department Service

  • Retraction cord tutorial2021 - 2021

    Role:Committee Chair
  • FIXP 50012004 - 2017

    Role:Other
  • Director of Occlusion2003 - 2017

    Role:Other
  • OCCLUSION 50022003 - 2017

    Role:Other

College Service

  • Teaching with Technology2020 - Present

    Role:Other
  • DCG Promotion and Tenure Committee2019 - Present

    Role:Committee Member
  • Faculty Peer Review System2020 - 2021

    Role:Faculty Advisor
  • Alumni CE from DCG2020 - 2020

    Role:Other
  • Alumni CE from the Dental College of Georgia2020 - 2020

    Role:Committee Chair

University Service

  • Educational Technology Advisory Committee2022 - Present

    Role:Committee Member
  • Lyceum Committee2020 - Present

    Role:Committee Member
  • AU Promotion and Tenure Committee2017 - 2019

    Role:Committee Member

Professional Service

  • CMDA Continuing Medical Dental Education Online CE2020 - Present

    Role:Program Organizer
  • Christian Medical Dental Education Commission of CMDA2013 - Present

    Role:Program Organizer
  • Today's Christian Doctor2012 - Present

    Role:Editorial Review Board Member
  • Academy of Dentistry International2011 - Present

    Role:Member
  • Dental Advisory Board of Christian Medical Dental Association2009 - Present

    Role:Board of Advisors of a Company

Public Service

  • Georgia Baptist Mobile Dental Van2019 - 2019

    Role:Mentor
  • Georgia Baptist Mobile Dental Van2018 - 2018

    Role:Mentor
  • Georgia Baptist Mobile Dental Van2017 - 2017

    Role:Mentor
  • Lecture on Dentistry as a Profession to Cross Creek HS2015 - 2015

  • Lecture on Dentistry as a Profession to AR Johnson HS2014 - 2014

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