The article discusses recent developments in digital dentistry, particularly focusing on CAD/CAM technology for dental restorations. CAD/CAM technology is widely available but not well understood by general dental practitioners. The article aims to inform practitioners about the latest advancements in this field. It highlights the benefits of CAD/CAM-generated restorations, including improved quality, reproducibility, precision, and efficiency. The article also outlines the three main production concepts in dentistry: chairside, laboratory, and centralised production. Chairside production allows for the fabrication of restorations at the dental practice, while laboratory production involves the dentist sending impressions to a laboratory for processing. Centralised production involves sending data to a production centre for fabrication. The article also discusses the components of CAD/CAM systems, including scanners, design software, and processing devices. It covers the different types of milling devices, such as 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis devices, and their applications. The article also discusses the various materials used in CAD/CAM processing, including metals, resins, silica-based ceramics, infiltration ceramics, and oxide high-performance ceramics. It highlights the advantages and disadvantages of CAD/CAM technology, including its potential to reduce costs and improve precision, as well as the need for practitioners to adapt their techniques to these technologies. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of CAD/CAM technology in modern dentistry and its potential to transform dental restorations.The article discusses recent developments in digital dentistry, particularly focusing on CAD/CAM technology for dental restorations. CAD/CAM technology is widely available but not well understood by general dental practitioners. The article aims to inform practitioners about the latest advancements in this field. It highlights the benefits of CAD/CAM-generated restorations, including improved quality, reproducibility, precision, and efficiency. The article also outlines the three main production concepts in dentistry: chairside, laboratory, and centralised production. Chairside production allows for the fabrication of restorations at the dental practice, while laboratory production involves the dentist sending impressions to a laboratory for processing. Centralised production involves sending data to a production centre for fabrication. The article also discusses the components of CAD/CAM systems, including scanners, design software, and processing devices. It covers the different types of milling devices, such as 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis devices, and their applications. The article also discusses the various materials used in CAD/CAM processing, including metals, resins, silica-based ceramics, infiltration ceramics, and oxide high-performance ceramics. It highlights the advantages and disadvantages of CAD/CAM technology, including its potential to reduce costs and improve precision, as well as the need for practitioners to adapt their techniques to these technologies. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of CAD/CAM technology in modern dentistry and its potential to transform dental restorations.