Manage Full Denture Orders Using the Mail-In Option

The information provided in this article is intended for use by licensed dental and healthcare professionals only, for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical or dental advice or replace clinical judgement. The treating clinician bears sole responsibility for all diagnostic and therapeutic decisions made in connection with patient care.

Overview: Learn how to submit physical impressions for Full Denture orders using Dandy's pre-paid mail-in service.

Create the Full Denture Order

Before mailing any materials, you must first create a live order in the Dandy Chairside software.

  1. Open the Chairside software and select New Order.

  2. Select Denture (Note: Currently available for the wax rim workflow only).

  3. Enter the patient information and the desired design specifications.

  4. Choose the Mail Physical Impression option within the workflow.

  5. Select any desired add-ons and proceed to Checkout.

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Package the Impression for Shipping

Dandy provides all necessary shipping materials and covers the cost of transit.

  1. Disinfect the impression: Sanitise the impression according to industry standards before packaging.

  2. Seal the impression: Place the disinfected impression inside a labelled plastic bag and seal it.

  3. Prepare the box: Place the sealed bag on top of the bottom foam insert in the Dandy-provided box.

  4. Secure the contents: Place the top foam insert and the additional security foam piece over the bag.

  5. Seal the box: Close the box and use adhesive tape to ensure it is secure for transit.

 

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Generate and Attach the Shipping Label

You can access your pre-paid UPS Ground shipping label in two ways:

  • During Checkout: Print the return label immediately after completing the order in Chairside.

  • Via the Dandy Portal: If you miss the initial prompt, navigate to the specific order in the Portal to print the label and review shipping instructions.

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Accepted Impression Materials

Dandy accepts a variety of materials for physical mail-ins:

  • Accepted: Polysulfide, Polyether, Polyvinyl Siloxane (PVS), and Zinc Oxide Eugenol (ZOE).

  • Conditional: Alginate is accepted only if it has been poured into a model form and cured.

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