Dentist, Dental Sleep Medicine Private Practice Irvine, California, United States
Disclosure(s):
Samira Shafaee, DDS: No financial relationships to disclose
Become a critical ally in managing a misunderstood disease. Type-1 Diabetes demands fundamentally different clinical approaches than Type-2, yet many dental professionals lack the specialized knowledge to provide optimal care. Understand what makes T1D unique—a condition where "sugar" is literally the medicine—and master the clinical distinctions that shape prevention and management strategies. Explore the oral and systemic implications specific to T1D patients and develop evidence-based risk assessment and preventive protocols tailored to this population. Learn in-office and emergency management strategies that enhance patient safety and outcomes. Discover how emerging smart-phone-integrated technologies—continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps—are transforming disease management and what this means for your clinical approach. Gain the specialized expertise that positions you as a trusted dental partner in comprehensive, interdisciplinary T1D care.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the oral health and systemic challenges present in children and adults with Type 1 diabetes, and provide evidence-based guidance accordingly.
Feel confident in safely treating individuals with Type 1 diabetes in both pediatric and adult dental settings, including the management of in-office emergencies.
Explore how modern diabetes technologies such as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps with smartphone integration have transformed diabetes care.
