Digital Dentistry refers to an introduction to new technological advances within the Dental industry. Most medical fields have begun the digitising process, this includes any documentation, whether it be client information, appointments, medical records and any other relevant information. Digital Dentistry is also the development of updating equipment and mechanics to the latest and highest spec.

Digital Technology is something that is ever growing and advancing and it will continue too years to come. We now take this technology for granted, our mobiles, the internet, emails, a world of information at our fingertips. This technology is powerful as it can change lives on a daily basis.

In Dentistry, the transfer of knowledge from personal to professional lives has been fuelled, but there is still some hesitation in some quarters to take the next step into the digital dental world. Believing that traditional methods of storing and sharing information is stronger and more reliable stunts the vision of the new ways of thinking, meaning the development and what Digital advances could bring to the industry is not being recognised. There is a lot to gain from these technological advances including; reduced treatment times, improved communication with laboratories and superior efficiency. Not to mention the improvement of digital X-rays, digital impressions, scanning and restorations. CAD/CAM systems are enabling more accurate and descriptive material.