Dr. Hadie Rifai

Dr. Hadie Rifai, DDS, is a Staff Physician in the Surgical Subspecialties Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Rifai received his Dental Surgery degree from Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, US and completed a general practice residency at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Immediately following his training, he was appointed Associate Program Director for the General Practice Residency at the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio.

He provides general dental care with a special interest in dental implants, oral sleep appliances, care for medically complex patients, as well as treatment of traumatic dental injuries. He is a member of several professional societies including the American Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Dr. Rifai has been awarded fellowship status with the Academy of General Dentistry, a prestigious award given only to those who accomplish a high level of continious education.

PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY

• 2007 - 2011: INDIANA UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, US. Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
• 2011 - 2012: CLEVELAND CLINIC, CLEVELAND, OHIO, US. Resident, General Practice

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 2012 - 2016: CLEVELAND CLINIC, CLEVELAND, OHIO, US. Assistant Director, General Practice Residency
• 2012 - 2016: CLEVELAND CAVALIERS, CLEVELAND, OHIO, US. Team Dentist

Achievements & Career Highlights

Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry