Van Haywood, DMD

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.

Contact Information

E-mail vhaywood@mail.mcg.edu
Address Professor, Department of Oral Rehabilitation School of Dentistry Medical College of Georgia, AD-3255 Augusta, Georgia 30912-1260
Website http://www.vanhaywood.com/
Phone (706) 721-2881

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