Augusta, Georgia
Van B. Haywood, DMD, 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 tray bleaching) with Dr. Harald Heymann, and, in 1997, he 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 tray bleaching 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. Many of these articles are on his free website, vanhaywood.com. His book, titled “Tooth Whitening: Indications and Outcomes of Nightguard Vital Bleaching,” was published by Quintessence Publishing in 2007.
Haywood has lectured in over 30 different countries, 31 states and several dental schools, including four schools abroad. Since 2001, he has been listed every year in the “Top Leaders in Continuing Education” for the United States by Dental Products Report. His main areas of speaking involve bleaching, sensitivity and caries control. Related topics include smile analysis, bonding, occlusion, restorative dentistry and splints, as well as how those areas relate to the functional and esthetic evidence-based conservative treatment of a patient.
While he is most known for his research and articles on tray bleaching, he has also taught courses on fixed prosthodontics, occlusion and esthetics, as well as in sophomore and junior operative and fixed prosthodontic student clinics. After over 29 years at the Dental College of Georgia, he retired from full-time teaching in December 2022. The Dental College of Georgia Class of 1997 initiated a scholarship in his name for clinical excellence and compassionate care. He was recently named among the top 2% most cited scientists in the world.
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WLVH1 - Occlusal Disease Exam, Diagnosis, Splint Fabrication and Equilibration Techniques
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDT
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
Thursday, July 18, 2024
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDT
TPVH2 - Seven Tray Options for Bleaching, Sensitivity and Caries Control Workshop
Thursday, July 18, 2024
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT