Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

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Dr. Helvey is part of an elite group of dentists who are also skilled certified dental laboratory technicians. This combination of experience as both a dentist and a laboratory technician has aided in the development of unique restorative, laboratory procedures and 70+ peer-reviewed articles. The majority of his 70+ articles have been published in peer-reviewed journals dealing with diagnosis, treatment planning, cosmetic dentistry and procedural techniques with an emphasis on ceramics. Presently, he is the Restorative Section Editor for Inside Dentistry as well as serving on the editorial advisory board for Inside Dentistry, Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry and Inside Dental Technology. Dr. Helvey is sought-after as a speaker and a hands-on instructor. He has lectured to dentists as well as dental laboratory technicians nationally and internationally for the last 15 years. Many dental material manufacturers have collaborated with Dr. Helvey on numerous restorative materials and techniques. In addition to his position as Adjunct Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, Dr. Helvey teaches in the AEGD residency program emphasizing all-ceramic restorations. He received his dental degree from Georgetown University in 1976, and received his Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry in 1997. Dr. Helvey maintains a private practice in Middleburg, Virginia.