Beyond Blood Sugar: Type 1 Diabetes and Oral Health Connections

Name: Beyond Blood Sugar: Type 1 Diabetes and Oral Health Connections
Start: 2026-08-04T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-08-04T19:00:00-07:00
Location: Online Webinar

August 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm PDT

Type 1 diabetes can present unique challenges for dental professionals, with significant systemic and oral health implications. Explore the autoimmune pathophysiology, understand how Types 1 and 2 differ in clinical dental presentation and learn from patients’ lived experiences.

Our webinar addresses diabetes-related dental emergency preparedness, risk assessment and response and glycemic management for adult and pediatric patients. See how continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps and other tech play critical roles in care.

Learn evidence-based best practices for patient communication and preventive strategies that support safe, effective and comprehensive care.

Presented in partnership with California Society of Pediatric Dentistry.

Learning Outcomes:

Gain a clear understanding of Type 1 diabetes effects on the mouth and body, key oral health risks and systemic connections.
Learn real-world strategies to safely treat patients with Type 1 diabetes, from glycemic management to specific factors for children and teens.
Explore modern diabetes technologies, like glucose monitors and insulin pumps, that support more confident dental care.

Speaker(s)

Samira Shafaee, DDS

Samira Shafaee is a private practice dentist in Irvine with a strong oral-systemic approach to care. She is a graduate of the UCLA School of Dentistry, a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, and a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Shafaee has been an active board member of the Orange County Dental Society, serving on various committees and contributing to advocacy efforts. She is also the co-founder of the T1D Oral Health Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the oral health challenges faced by individuals living with Type 1 diabetes, an often overlooked condition in dentistry.