
40 Years of CEREC and the Road Ahead – A Conversation with Max Milz
04/28/25 • 59 min
In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, host Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Max Milz from Dentsply Sirona following IDS 2025. They explore the rapid growth of cloud platforms in dentistry, CEREC's 40-year evolution, and compare milling versus 3D printing technologies for restorations. Max shares insights on DS Core's expansion to 43,000 practices, discusses groundbreaking dental MRI technology, and reminds listeners that while innovative technologies generate excitement, everyday procedures like crowns and restorative work remain the financial backbone of successful dental practices.
In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, host Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Max Milz from Dentsply Sirona following IDS 2025. They explore the rapid growth of cloud platforms in dentistry, CEREC's 40-year evolution, and compare milling versus 3D printing technologies for restorations. Max shares insights on DS Core's expansion to 43,000 practices, discusses groundbreaking dental MRI technology, and reminds listeners that while innovative technologies generate excitement, everyday procedures like crowns and restorative work remain the financial backbone of successful dental practices.
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