Meet Dr Rada Haddadin

Dr Rada Haddadin was always interested in the medical field and loved art, so when she graduated, she looked for something that would combine both.
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“I found dentistry was something that would suit both interests and when I started, I loved it. Surprisingly, I fell in love with endo, which is less artistic.”

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After graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Science degree, as one of the top students in her course in Jordan, Rada was offered a scholarship to continue her training as a specialist.
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“The scholarship was a great opportunity; I could choose anywhere in the world to pursue my studies,” she says. “I was offered more than one acceptance from different universities, but I chose Australia, specifically Western Australia, to continue my studies. I had met Paul Abbott in Jordan and did a course of his and had spoken to him about my interests and plans.”

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Rada moved to Western Australia in February 2007, and completed her advanced specialist training in Endodontics (Master of Dental Science) and a higher research degree (Doctor of Philosophy) at the University of Western Australia. Rada is a passionate educator, teaching post graduate students at UWA, as well as lecturing locally and internationally to the dental community. When she is not lecturing, Rada is also working in private practice. “Teaching is my passion but I also still like the interaction with patients so the combination of both clinical and academic has been enjoyable,” she says.
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Rada will be presenting, Rotary Endodontics: Basic Principles and Techniques, on August 26.This course will show participants the basic principles for rotary endodontics and an overview of the manufacturing improvements and technological advancement of rotary endodontic files. This course will provide step-by-step techniques for effective and safe use of rotary endodontic files. “The course is a good introduction to rotary endodontics files,” Rada says. “We cover some of the history and the properties of the files. We will talk about how to use these files safely and efficiently. There is also going to be a hands-on component, where attendees will have a chance to practice on plastic and natural teeth.”
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Rada suggests attendees bring extracted teeth if possible. “Any extracted tooth would be fine, but molars would be good because molars are more challenging. The teeth should have the access cavity done.” Rada says she hopes attendees gain more confidence using the files. “They will also learn the limits of these files and know when to use them, when to select a case, how to do it safely or when they need to refer their patient to an endodontist,” she explains. “They are great files but there are still limitations, because the files are not magic.”
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Dr Rada Haddadin will be presenting Rotary Endodontics: Basic Principles and Techniques on August 26, and The Cracked Tooth Dilemma, alongside Drs Ahmed Saleh and Paul Gorgolis, on October 20.
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5 minutes with Dr Rada Haddadin

What three words best describe you?
Persistent hard worker.

If you weren’t in the dentistry field, what would you do for a living?
I enjoyed the experience of building our house, so I feel like architecture is something I would enjoy.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
If I have any spare time, I like catching up with friends and I enjoy cooking.

Is there anything people might be surprised to learn about you?  
I love cake decorating. I was doing cakes for a while for my daughter who is allergic to dairy, so I couldn’t order cakes for her. My friends say I should start a business, although the cakes take lots of time and being a perfectionist, it takes a lot of energy to make the perfect cake from scratch. When I have time, it is something I enjoy.