Dentsply Sirona has announced the upcoming release of several enhancements to its chairside CAD/CAM portfolio, including an expanded AI-powered CEREC workflow on DS Core and two new milling units: CEREC Primemill Lite and CEREC Go. These developments aim to broaden access to single-visit dentistry and streamline restorative workflows. Preview opportunities and hands-on sessions will begin at industry events this September.
Accompanying the release are the new CEREC Cercon 4D™ zirconia blocks and abutment materials, designed for improved esthetics and strength across a range of indications.
AI-Enhanced Workflow Integration on DS Core
The latest iteration of the CEREC workflow introduces artificial intelligence-supported features accessible via the cloud-based DS Core platform. Initial capabilities include AI-generated margin and design proposals for crowns, inlays, and onlays, supported by a guided workflow assistant. Additional indications will be introduced in subsequent updates.
This integration reflects an effort to improve clinical efficiency by making restorative planning and design available from any device with internet access. It also allows for STL exports of CEREC designs and compatibility with selected third-party intraoral scanners, increasing the interoperability of the system.
“Bringing the excellence of CEREC designs proven in millions of crowns every year directly into DS Core, offers dental professionals increased flexibility and convenience, and makes the CEREC workflow accessible to pretty much every practice that wants to move into Single Visit Dentistry,” explains Max Milz, Group Vice President, Connected Technology Solutions, Dentsply Sirona. “From scanning and design to manufacturing, all workflow steps can now be managed from any device with a browser, internet connection, and DS Core account. It has never been easier or more affordable to get into the CEREC workflow.”
The DS Core platform also introduces centralized access to manufacturing files, remote operation of milling units, and automatic firmware updates. Practices can delegate tasks more efficiently, reduce downtime, and streamline high-volume workflows. Integration with DS Core Care adds access to technical support, including real-time remote diagnostics.
New Milling Units: Greater Flexibility in Digital Dentistry
The CEREC milling portfolio now includes two new solutions aimed at increasing accessibility to in-office restorative fabrication:
CEREC Primemill Lite is a mid-tier milling unit that supports a broad range of indications, including bridges, veneers, and implant work. Compatible with CEREC Software 5.3.4 and the DS Core workflow, it features dual motors and is intended for growing practices seeking to expand their CAD/CAM capabilities.
CEREC Go is a compact, wet-grinding unit for composite and hybrid ceramic restorations. Designed to operate without a furnace or on-premise software, it requires only a DS Core subscription. With minimal training and a simplified setup, the unit supports chairside production of Class II restorations. CEREC Go will initially launch in select markets outside the United States and Canada.
All three CEREC milling units now support a Super Fast Grinding Mode that can produce composite and hybrid ceramic restorations in significantly reduced times—crowns in approximately 4 minutes and inlays in as little as 2 minutes. Zirconia crowns can be milled with CEREC Primemill in approximately 5 minutes using its Super Fast Milling Mode. For more detailed work, Extra Fine Grinding and Milling Modes remain available.
CEREC Cercon 4D Zirconia Blocks
The newly introduced Cercon 4D™ zirconia blocks feature over 1,100 MPa flexural strength and a proprietary 3D gradient structure that mimics the optical characteristics of natural enamel and dentin. These blocks are indicated for a variety of restorations—including crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, onlays, and implant-supported restorations—and are available in mono, medi, and abutment configurations. Minimal wall thicknesses (0.5 mm for crowns, 0.6 mm for bridges) support conservative preparation protocols.
“These innovations are great gifts for the CEREC community as we celebrate this technology’s 40th anniversary—a milestone built on decades of collaboration between practitioners, educators, technology leaders, and material partners,” says Mike Skramstad, DDS. “A defining pillar of the CEREC community has always been its commitment to knowledge sharing, continuous growth, and improvement. That’s why we fully support any initiative that helps expand the CEREC community. We’re genuinely excited to welcome more professionals into this journey. Happy birthday, CEREC!”
Upcoming Opportunities for Hands-On Learning
Dental professionals interested in exploring the new CEREC offerings can do so at Dentsply Sirona World Las Vegas 2025, held from September 25 to 27 at the MGM Grand. The event will include workshops, live demonstrations, and lectures focused on CAD/CAM integration and clinical outcomes in digital dentistry.
For further details on the CEREC workflow and new hardware: www.dentsplysirona.com/CEREC. For information on DS World Las Vegas: www.dentsplysirona.com/en-us/lp/ds-world.html
