T1D Oral Health Foundation

10/16/2026

✨What a weekend this was!!! ✨

✨For the first time ever, the American Dental Association’s annual scientific session featured a lecture dedicated to Type 1 Diabetes and Oral Health. 🦷💙And I could not be prouder to have been part of making that happen. It was the very last lecture of the event, but we were there!

✨For the past two years, my family and I have worked tirelessly toward this moment. Not just because Type 1 diabetes affects those we love, or because we feel a responsibility to our dental profession, but because this is something that simply needs to be done. 💙🦷

✨When living with a chronic condition where sugar is literally medicine, oral health cannot be an afterthought. Dentistry deserves a place at the table as an integral part of the Type 1 diabetes care team.

✨This weekend was an important milestone, but our work is far from over.

✨I am incredibly proud of how far we’ve come, and even more determined about where we go from here.

✨My sincere thanks to the American Dental Association for providing this platform and recognizing the importance of this conversation. I hope this is the beginning of a lasting collaboration.🙏

10/14/2026

Thank you SoCal AGD and California AGD and DrBicuspid for recognizing the importance of our efforts. It is critical for all dental professionals to understand the oral health implications of Type 1 diabetes in oral health, and how that differs from Type 2 diabetes. 💙🦷💙

10/14/2026

09/28/2026

Thank you Orange County Dental Society for the opportunity to present to dental professionals on this important topic. 💙
Registration link Orange County Dental Society
1.5 continuing Education units.

09/16/2026

Type 1 ≠ Type 2: Understanding the Oral-Systemic Impact of Type 1 Diabetes

Join Dr. Samira Shafaee for a live webinar covering Type 1 Diabetes, oral-systemic health, treatment considerations, and in-office emergencies.

📅 September 29 | 6:30–8:00 PM
💻 Virtual Webinar
🎓 1.5 CE Credits
💙 FREE for OCDS/HDS/CDA/ADA members & staff
💲 $10 for non-member dentists

Register here:
ocds.org/event/september-29/

08/10/2026

✨So excited to share that our recent Type 1 Diabetes & Oral Health webinar for dental professionals was a success with a great turnout of dentists, hygienists, and other members of the dental community joining us to learn more about the unique oral health considerations of people living with T1D💙🦷
A sincere thank you to the California Dental Association (CDA) California Dental Association for giving us the opportunity to present this important topic and help bring greater awareness of Type 1 diabetes into the dental setting. 💙

Did you miss the webinar?
It’s not too late! The course is available on demand, and dental professionals can earn Continuing Education (CE) credit upon completion.

If you’re living with T1D or are a parent or caregiver, consider sharing the course with your dentist or dental team. 🦷💙 The more dental professionals understand about the day-to-day realities of T1D, from glucose management and hypoglycemia to its potential impact on oral health, the better prepared they can be to support their T1D patients.
Register through the link in our bio.

✨And stay tuned. We have more to come as we continue working to bring Type 1 diabetes and oral health into the same conversation.✨

https://www.cda.org/event-details/beyond-blood-sugar-understanding-type-1-diabetes-in-dental-practice/

07/30/2026

Thank you California Dental Association California Dental Association for the opportunity 💙🦷
All dentists and allied dental professionals welcome to attend. Follow link in bio for registration.

07/18/2026

Living with Type-1 diabetes means sugar is often medicine …. but that doesn’t mean your smile has to suffer. 💙😀🦷

Living with Type-1 diabetes means managing both highs and lows. Treating lows exposes teeth to sugar, while high blood sugars can increase sugar in the saliva. Over time, these changes can disrupt the mouth’s natural microbiome - the healthy balance of bacteria that protects your teeth and gums - and increase the risk of cavities and gum disease.

The good news? A few simple habits can make a big difference. 👏

✨✨5 easy tips to help protect your smile:

💧 Sip or rinse with water after treating a low whenever possible.

🍬 Choose glucose sources that are less sticky, and avoid sour or acidic options when you can.

🪥 Brush 2–3 times a day with fluoride toothpaste and floss daily.

🦷 Tell your dental team you have Type 1 diabetes. It helps them provide a safer visit and understand your oral health risks.

📅 See your dentist every 3–4 months for preventive care. Yes, that’s more often than the traditional 6-month visit, but an ounce of prevention goes a long way ✨

Healthy teeth are about more than brushing. Gum disease and dental infections can make it harder to manage blood sugar and can impact sugar control and A1c. Taking care of your oral health is an important part of whole body health.

Save this post for later, and share it with someone in the T1D community. Together, we can make oral health a routine part of diabetes care.

For too long, oral health has been the missing piece of Type 1 diabetes education. We’re here to change that.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July & Happy 250th birthday, America! 🇺🇸🎉

Today we celebrate the freedom, resilience and courage that bring us all together. At T1D Oral Health Foundation, we are especially grateful for the families, advocates, dental professionals and all healthcare teams working every day to support those living with Type 1 diabetes.

Wishing everyone a joyful, safe holiday filled with joy, celebration and healthy smiles. ❤️🤍💙