In view of the rapid developments in digital dentistry (such as digital workflow and CAD/CAM processes), questions arise regarding digital occlusion, including the possibilities of occlusal analysis. This raises questions about definitions and terminology: What do we mean when we talk about occlusion in the context of digitization, especially in the case of digital models, and what are the potentials of digital occlusal analysis? Initial thoughts on this important topic will be presented in preparation for an upcoming guideline.