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
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DMD, Dentistry
Medical College of Georgia, 1974
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BS, Mathematics, General
University of Georgia, 1971
Certifications
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DEN
Georgia Board of Dentistry, 1974
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South Carolina #4186
South Carolina Board of Dentistry, 2006
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North Carolina, #4002
North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners, 1975
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Georgia Dental License #8274
GA Board of Dentistry, 1974
Awards & Honors
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Listed in "Leaders in Dental Continuing Education"
Dentistry Today, 2020
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Podcast Interview on Bleaching
DSO Dentist, 2020
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Listed in "Leaders in Continuing Dental Education"
Dentistry Today, 2019
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Listed in "Leaders in Continue Education"
Dentistry Today, 2018
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Listed in "Leaders in Continue Education"
Dentistry Today, 2017
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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IDSR 7004
Esth and Rest Proc in GD II
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AGDR 7023
AEGD Didactics
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RSTP 5502
Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
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IDSR 7003
Esthetic and Rest Proc I
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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
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Retraction cord tutorial
2021 - 2021
Role: Committee Chair
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FIXP 5001
2004 - 2017
Role: Other
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Director of Occlusion
2003 - 2017
Role: Other
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OCCLUSION 5002
2003 - 2017
Role: Other
College Service
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Teaching with Technology
2020 - Present
Role: Other
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DCG Promotion and Tenure Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Peer Review System
2020 - 2021
Role: Faculty Advisor
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Alumni CE from DCG
2020 - 2020
Role: Other
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Alumni CE from the Dental College of Georgia
2020 - 2020
Role: Committee Chair
University Service
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Educational Technology Advisory Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Lyceum Committee
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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AU Promotion and Tenure Committee
2017 - 2019
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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CMDA Continuing Medical Dental Education Online CE
2020 - Present
Role: Program Organizer
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Christian Medical Dental Education Commission of CMDA
2013 - Present
Role: Program Organizer
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Today's Christian Doctor
2012 - Present
Role: Editorial Review Board Member
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Academy of Dentistry International
2011 - Present
Role: Member
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Dental Advisory Board of Christian Medical Dental Association
2009 - Present
Role: Board of Advisors of a Company
Public Service
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Georgia Baptist Mobile Dental Van
2019 - 2019
Role: Mentor
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Georgia Baptist Mobile Dental Van
2018 - 2018
Role: Mentor
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Georgia Baptist Mobile Dental Van
2017 - 2017
Role: Mentor
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Lecture on Dentistry as a Profession to Cross Creek HS
2015 - 2015
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Lecture on Dentistry as a Profession to AR Johnson HS
2014 - 2014
