Essential Teeth Bleaching Skills for the Entire Dental Team

Van B. Haywood, DMD, is a Professor within the Department of Restorative Sciences in the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University. He completed his undergraduate work at the University of Georgia and his dental studies at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Haywood co-authored the first publication in the world on nightguard vital bleaching and followed quickly with the first article on extended treatment of tetracycline-stained teeth using this technique. He has conducted research and produced more than 150 publications on tray bleaching techniques, bleaching, and esthetics. His pioneering findings on treating bleaching sensitivity with potassium nitrate, direct thermoplastic tray fabrication, bleaching primary teeth, and caries control with bleaching materials are utilized worldwide. He has lectured in over 30 different countries, 31 states, and several dental schools, including four schools abroad. He is listed as one of the "Top Leaders in Continuing Education" in the U.S. by Dental Products Report. His clinical interests include bleaching vital and non-vital teeth with carbamide peroxide, tray designs for bleaching full arch and single teeth, tooth sensitivity treated with potassium nitrate, caries control with bleaching agents in elderly patients, and occlusion for restorative dentistry.

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Van Haywood, DMD
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