Manage Diagnostic Scans During Chairside Checkout

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 judgment. The treating clinician bears sole responsibility for all diagnostic and therapeutic decisions made in connection with patient care.

Overview: Learn how to manage diagnostic scan data during the Chairside checkout process, including options to order items, schedule lab consultations, or share scans with patients.

Chairside Checkout Workflow Options

The Chairside Checkout screen provides several methods for handling diagnostic scan data.

Complete Diagnostic Scan

To finalize the session without additional actions, click Complete Diagnostic Scan to move forward in the Chairside software.

Schedule Video Call with Lab Technician

If a consultation is required, users can schedule a video meeting directly through the Chairside interface.

  1. Click Save Scans & Schedule Video Call With Lab Tech.

  2. Click Select to Continue.

  3. Verify the patient’s name is correctly prefilled in the form.

  4. Select the appropriate product line for the consultation.

  5. Type a summary of the discussion topics and click Select a Time.

  6. Choose a preferred day and time to meet with the lab technician.

  7. Verify the doctor’s name and email address.

  8. Input additional notes and a contact phone number.

  9. Click Confirm to finalize the video call appointment.

Save Scans for Future Use

Scans can be stored in the cloud for up to 45 days if an order is not placed immediately.

  1. Click Save Scans & Exit.

  2. Click Select to Continue.

  3. The Chairside software will upload the scan data to the cloud for later retrieval.

Order Restorative Items from Scans

Users can initiate a restorative order directly from the captured diagnostic data.

  1. Click Order Items From Scans.

  2. Click Select to Continue.

  3. Choose the specific product for the order:

    • Night Guard Checkout

    • Retainer Checkout

    • Bleaching Tray Checkout

    • Digital or Physical Waxup Checkout

    • Study Model Checkout

    • Sports Guard Checkout

  4. Click Continue to proceed with the restorative order.

Share Scans with Patients

The Chairside platform allows users to provide scan data to patients via digital or physical formats.

  1. Click Share Scans With Patient.

  2. Confirm the practice information is correct.

  3. Write a message to the patient and include any relevant context.

  4. Select a delivery method: Link, Printout, or QR code.

  5. Click Share to send the information to the patient.

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