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- The use of checklists in dentistry: a scoping reviewPublication . Bernardo, Bernardo Tavares; Venda Nova, Carolina; Oliveira, Filipa Pinto deIntroduction: The use of checklists as procedural aid is a very common method in some areas, such as aviation or even military. These have the function of simplifying, guiding and improving the safety of certain procedures, making them more objective, safe and reproducible by others. In addition, they create a standard that helps the user not to forget important criteria. In dentistry would not be an exception in the above mentioned points, being thus an important aid to lead to success and patient safety in different areas of dental medicine. This scoping review aims to understand the extent and type of evidence regarding the use of checklists in dentistry for the treatment of patients in dental offices and clinics, understanding their benefits both for patients and health professionals. Methods: The population, concept and context approach was used: population are healthcare professionals in the field of dentistry; concept is the influence and importance of using checklists in relation to the success and safety of procedures; and the context are studies that describe results in relation to the use of checklists or whose objective was to develop a checklist. Bibliographical searches were done in the following databases: PubMed, Scopus, B-on, Science Direct with the keywords: "Checklists", "Dentistry", "Dental" and "patient safety”. The following inclusion criteria were used: any study type which describes the use or development of a checklist in dentistry between 2008–2024, in English. Exclusion criteria: editorials, abstracts and commentaries; studies describing the use of checklists in other areas of healthcare, full text not available, studies written in languages other than English. Results: The implementation of checklists in dentistry has proven to be an effective strategy for improving patient safety and the quality of care. This study has shown, based on empirical evidence, that the use of checklists reduces technical errors, improves communication between teams and standardises procedures, especially in areas of greater complexity and rigour, such as surgery and endodontic treatment. Although there are barriers to their adoption, such as resistance to change and fears of bureaucratisation, factors such as team involvement and the adaptation of checklists to clinical practices have facilitated their successful use. Examples of success in various dental procedures prove the relevance of these tools in order to avoid errors and in turn improve clinical results. The checklists should be integrated into everyday dental practice, promoting more efficient, safe and high-quality care for both professionals and patients.