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, Dentistry Medical College of Georgia, 1974

  • BS, Mathematics, General University of Georgia, 1971

Certifications

  • DEN Georgia Board of Dentistry, 1974

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

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

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

Awards & Honors

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

  • Podcast Interview on Bleaching DSO 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

  • AGDR 7023

    AEGD Didactics
  • RSOC 5111

    Dental Anatomy & Occlusion
  • RSTP 5502

    Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
  • IDSR 7003

    Esthetic and Rest Proc I
  • RSED 5511

    Esthetic Restorative Dentistry
  • RSFX 5311

    Fixed Prosthodontics I
  • ADNS 5101

    New Student Orientation
  • RSOC 5311

    Occlusal Analysis
  • RSOP 5111

    Operative Dentistry I
  • PROR 7027

    Res Fix/Remov Seminar
  • RSRC 5591

    Restorative Clinic I
  • BMBS 5605

    Bioclinical Seminar V
  • RSFX 5412

    Fixed Prosthodontics II
  • RSDS 5492

    Introduction to Clinic Dent II
  • RSOP 5212

    Operative Dentistry II
  • RSRC 5692

    Restorative Clinic II

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 tutorial 2021 - 2021

    Role: Committee Chair
  • FIXP 5001 2004 - 2017

    Role: Other
  • Director of Occlusion 2003 - 2017

    Role: Other
  • OCCLUSION 5002 2003 - 2017

    Role: Other

College Service

  • Teaching with Technology 2020 - Present

    Role: Other
  • DCG Promotion and Tenure Committee 2019 - Present

    Role: Committee Member
  • Faculty Peer Review System 2020 - 2021

    Role: Faculty Advisor
  • Alumni CE from DCG 2020 - 2020

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

    Role: Committee Chair

University Service

  • Educational Technology Advisory Committee 2022 - Present

    Role: Committee Member
  • Lyceum Committee 2020 - Present

    Role: Committee Member
  • AU Promotion and Tenure Committee 2017 - 2019

    Role: Committee Member

Professional Service

  • CMDA Continuing Medical Dental Education Online CE 2020 - Present

    Role: Program Organizer
  • Christian Medical Dental Education Commission of CMDA 2013 - Present

    Role: Program Organizer
  • Today's Christian Doctor 2012 - Present

    Role: Editorial Review Board Member
  • Academy of Dentistry International 2011 - Present

    Role: Member
  • Dental Advisory Board of Christian Medical Dental Association 2009 - Present

    Role: Board of Advisors of a Company

Public Service

  • Georgia Baptist Mobile Dental Van 2019 - 2019

    Role: Mentor
  • Georgia Baptist Mobile Dental Van 2018 - 2018

    Role: Mentor
  • Georgia Baptist Mobile Dental Van 2017 - 2017

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

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