Dr Marcus Engelschalk, an expert in digital dentistry, oral surgery and implantology, recently spoke with Dental Tribune International about the future of dental education and technology. Dr Engelschalk is owner of a private practice and, in addition to his many credentials and affiliations, serves as an ambassador for the Digital Dentistry Society (DDS) and for the Slow Dentistry Global Network for Germany. He will also serve as a moderator during the upcoming Digital Dentistry Show (DDS.Berlin) being held in Berlin on 28 and 29 June. In this interview, he shares his insights on the value of DDS in further education, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) on digital dentistry, and the philosophy of Slow Dentistry in modern dental practice.