A container for transporting set of three-dimensional dentition models includes an outer shell containing a shock-absorbing core, wherein the core includes compartments configured to receive separately a bite registration and upper and lower dental arch models. The shell and core are preferably transparent to a pre-selected scanning radiation A method of transporting and processing a set of dentition models includes the steps of (a) providing a container having an outer shell and an inner shock-absorbing core configured to hold a bite registration and upper and lower dental arch models in separate compartments; (b) loading the bite registration and the dental arch models into their respective compartments; (c) transporting the container to a processing site; and (d) processing (e.g., by scanning) the dental arch models and the bite registration while they are in the container. The container containing the dental arch models and the bite registration may then be stored.