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SUMMARY:Dental Anxiety: Strategies and Tools for Patient-Centered Care
DESCRIPTION:Dental anxiety remains a persistent and often overlooked barrier to oral health care. It influences whether patients seek treatment\, return for follow-up or perform consistent preventive care. Providers and care teams see the impacts of anxiety on clinical outcomes\, workflow efficiency and long-term patient relationships. \n\n\n\nGrounded in research and practical application\, our new webinar equips oral health professionals with evidence-based\, practical strategies to recognize\, understand and effectively respond to dental anxiety across diverse patient populations. Discover how past experiences\, cultural context and trust in health systems all shape patient behavior\, as well as what care teams can do. \n\n\n\nMore supportive environments can strengthen patient trust and improve engagement and outcomes. Gain actionable tools that can be immediately applied in clinical\, educational and community settings. Learn how to turn moments of anxiety into opportunities for empathy-driven communication\, connection and better care. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize and assess signs of dental anxiety and better understand the broader context of anxiety with special focus on underserved populations.\n\n\n\nApply patient-centered communication and anxiety-reduction strategies to improve patient comfort\, strengthen trust and enhance adherence to care.\n\n\n\nImplement team-based and environmental changes to foster a more calming\, supportive patient experience across clinical and community settings.\n\n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with the CDA Foundation and National Dental Association (NDA).
URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/health-equity-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:Beyond Blood Sugar: Type 1 Diabetes and Oral Health Connections
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nOur 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.    \n\n\n\nLearn evidence-based best practices for patient communication and preventive strategies that support safe\, effective and comprehensive care.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nGain a clear understanding of Type 1 diabetes effects on the mouth and body\, key oral health risks and systemic connections. \n\n\n\nLearn real-world strategies to safely treat patients with Type 1 diabetes\, from glycemic management to specific factors for children and teens. \n\n\n\nExplore modern diabetes technologies\, like glucose monitors and insulin pumps\, that support more confident dental care. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSamira 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.
URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/beyond-blood-sugar-understanding-type-1-diabetes-in-dental-practice/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:From burnout to balance: Breaking through chronic stress in dentistry
DESCRIPTION:Burnout among dental professionals is a real and increasing concern. The compounded stressors of complex patient care\, insurance and regulatory demands and staffing can take a significant toll on mental health\, making it harder for you and your team to properly take care of yourselves or your patients. \n\n\n\nTo help navigate these challenges\, start by understanding key contributors to stress and burnout in dental practices. Discover practical\, evidence-based strategies to manage stress\, including mindfulness and breathwork. Explore how strong leadership\, clear communication and an upbeat\, productive work environment can positively affect you\, your team and your patients. \n\n\n\nTake away actionable tools to build resilience\, reduce chronic stress and achieve a more balanced and fulfilling professional life. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize the early signs and symptoms of stress and burnout among dental professionals.\n\n\n\nImplement practical strategies\, including mindfulness and communication techniques\, to manage daily stress for clinicians and patients.\n\n\n\nFoster a positive work environment to enhance retention and support long-term well-being and quality patient care.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCheck back soon for more information.
URL:https://www.cda.org/event-details/wellness-webinar/
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