Summary of Root Canal Therapy Proficiency with Assistant Shawn Stampfli

00:00:00 - 00:25:00

In this video, Shawn Stampfli demonstrates the proficiency necessary for root canal therapy. He starts by describing the various tools and supplies that are necessary for the procedure, including the EndoActivator®, hand files, and sponge. He goes on to explain the steps involved in performing a root canal, from accessing the tooth to filling the canal with temporary material. Finally, he shows how to use the various tools and supplies to finish the job.

• 00:00:00 Shawn Stampfli, an assistant at Capital Endodontics, discusses how he helps clinicians be more efficient with root canal therapy. He discusses how patient interactions, communication, and pre-procedural testing can help make treatment plans more effective.
• 00:05:00 Assistant Shawn Stampfli demonstrates the proficiency he has with root canal therapy by using various tools and techniques. He discusses the importance of preparing for a root canal procedure by ensuring the area is clean and dry, and by using anesthetic and sealant to prevent bacteria from entering the tooth. He also discusses the use of rubber dams, plugs, and a beaver tail during the procedure.
• 00:10:00 In this video, Shawn Stampfli demonstrates the proficiency necessary for root canal therapy. He starts by describing the various tools and supplies that are necessary for the procedure, including the EndoActivator®, hand files, and sponge. He goes on to explain the steps involved in performing a root canal, from accessing the tooth to filling the canal with temporary material. Finally, he shows how to use the various tools and supplies to finish the job.
• 00:15:00 The video covers the steps necessary for a competent rubber dam preparation and placement. Instrumentation options for root canal therapy are reviewed, and the importance of the rubber dam is emphasized. Rubber dam preparation and placement is demonstrated for the preparation of teeth in the lower posterior molar and pre-molar regions.
• 00:20:00 Assistant Shawn Stampfli discusses how to perform root canal therapy proficiently. He demonstrates how to use a rubber dam, punch, clamp, and hand file to prepare the patient's teeth for the procedure. He also demonstrates how to irrigate the canal between steps.
• 00:25:00 Assistant Shawn Stampfli discusses the importance of accurate measurements during root canal therapy and the use of a ruler on the mirror to check lengths. He also discusses instrument hand-offs and the use of various sized pluggers during the rotary phase of the procedure. Finally, he discusses the use of autoclaving and sterilization procedures after every root canal procedure.