SCD accept digital scans from all brands of intraoral scanner.
At SCD, we understand the importance of innovation, embracing new technologies and adapting to changes in the dental industry. As an early adopter of digital dentistry, we have the experience to be your digital expert, leading you into the new digital era.
Our technical team can receive and process digital casework from any intraoral scanner that produces digital impressions in the STL format. This includes all major intraoral scanners such as the Medit range, 3Shape TRIOS®, Sirona CEREC®, Carestream and iTero™.
Dentists may send intraoral scans to us for a variety of treatments such as crown and bridgework; removable prosthodontics; implant-retained prostheses, TrioClear clear aligners, composite injection technique (F.I.T.), occlusal splints and digital wax-ups.

Sending a Digital Case:
- You will need to search for Southern Cross Dental (NHS Range) and send a partner request on your intraoral scanner portal.
- Once this is accepted by our digital team, you will be able to digitally send your patient impressions to SCD.
- Please ensure that you include your full name/practice name or SCD Account Number to your digital case form.
Please view the useful guide below which explains how to partner your intraoral scanner to Southern Cross Dental (NHS Range). This partnership is required in order for you to transfer your digital impressions to our technical team for analysis.
If you need any assistance please contact us and our digital support team will be more than happy to help you.
How to Partner Your 3Shape TRIOS with SCD

If you have any issues please email us on info@scdlab.co.uk
Visit https://portal.3shapecommunicate.com/login and log on with your administrator account.
- Configure
- Lab connection
- Add Southern Cross Dental (NHS Range)
- Go to communication
- Southern Cross Dental (NHS Range)
- Once connection is accepted click “Refresh”
When sending digital impressions, ensure that Southern Cross Dental (NHS Range) is selected as the recipient.
Visit https://meditlink.com/ and log on with your administrator account.
- Partners
- Southern Cross Dental (NHS Range)
- Click the Request Partnership button.
- Click Confirm.
When sending digital impressions, ensure that Southern Cross Dental (NHS Range) is selected as the recipient.
How to Partner Your iTero Element with SCD

If you have any issues please email us on info@scdlab.co.uk
Select ‘Find a Laboratory’ on your iTero Element intraoral scanner software.
- Search for Southern Cross Dental (NHS Range)
- Connect
When sending digital impressions, ensure that Southern Cross Dental (NHS Range) is selected as the recipient.
How to Partner Your Dentsply Sirona with SCD

If you have any issues please email us on info@scdlab.co.uk
Visit https://customer.connectcasecenter.com/ and log in with your administrator account.
- My Account
- My Favourite Recipients
- Search for Southern Cross Dental (NHS Range)
- Click Add to complete registration.
When sending digital impressions, ensure that Southern Cross Dental (NHS Range) is selected as the recipient.
Visit https://www.dental3dcloud.com/ and log in with your administrator account.
- Connections
- New
- Search for Southern Cross Dental (NHS Range)
- Submit.
When sending digital impressions, ensure that Southern Cross Dental (NHS Range) is selected as the recipient.
Alternatively, you can attach your files using the form below:

