Hadie Rifai, DDS, FAGD received his dental degree from Indiana University in Indianapolis and completed a general practice residency at the Cleveland Clinic. Immediately following he was appointed Associate Program Director for the General Practice Residency. After five years in Cleveland, Ohio he was chosen to help oversee the operation of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's dental program. In 2019 he was awarded Fellowship status in the Academy of General Dentistry, given only to those who complete a rigorous continuing education program. The six years he spent in Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi exposed him to patients from all over the world including world leaders, athletes, politicians, and entertainment personalities. He is proud to have been a team dentist for the Cleveland Cavaliers and was awarded a championship ring with the team in 2016. As a Northwest Indiana native, Dr. Rifai has chosen to return home to provide the expertise he has gained to his local community.
Dr. Rifai provides general dental care, with a special interest in dental implants, oral sleep appliances, and care for medically complex patients, as well as treatment of traumatic dental injuries. He maintains membership in professional societies including the American Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry, and the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Rifai is committed to continuing education and routinely attends courses all over the world.
