William Ha

William Ha is an Associate Professor (Education Focused) at the Sydney Dental School within the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. His academic career combines specialized clinical expertise with significant contributions to dental education and research. He maintains active roles in multiple professional organizations including the Australian Dental Association, Australian Society of Endodontology, American Association of Endodontists, and International Association of Dental Traumatology.

His educational background includes completion of specialist training in Endodontics (2021) at the University of Adelaide and South Australian Dental Services, a PhD with 11 peer-reviewed publications, and a DClinDent program producing 9 journal articles plus a book chapter. He has also completed the JBI Comprehensive systematic review training program.

Dr. Ha's research focuses on endodontics, dental traumatology, prosthodontics, and dental materials, with particular interest in root canal anatomy, CBCT imaging, and innovative treatment techniques. His work demonstrates strong translational potential with emphasis on research commercialization and dental application development. Recent publications reveal consistent productivity across multiple high-impact dental journals.

His scientific contributions have been recognized through multiple awards including Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and numerous research and travel grants from organizations like the Australian Society of Endodontology and International Association of Dental Research.

• Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy (2018-present)
• John Eustace Travel Award (2020)
• GO Lawrence Scholarship in Conservative Dentistry (2020)
• John Booth Travel Award (2019)
• Multiple ASE Postgraduate Research Grants (2016, 2014, 2011)

He actively supervises research projects including endodontic sealer studies and digital platform development for professional organizations (ANZAE, IADT). His leadership extends to committee roles for the International Association of Dental Traumatology and planning major academic meetings including IADR-ANZ and IFEA 2026.