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- Response to bioterrorism in dental practice: a scoping reviewPublication . Chiadmi, Yasmine; Guimarães, Maria Inês; Moreira, TeresaIntroduction: Bioterrorism poses a serious public health threat, yet the role of dental professionals in response efforts remains underexplored. Many lack formal training despite their potential to aid in early detection and management. This scoping review examines existing literature on dentists' preparedness for bioterrorism, identifies knowledge gaps, and highlights strategies to improve their readiness. Objective: This scoping review maps how prepared dental professionals are to identify and respond to bioterrorism threats, focusing on their knowledge, training, and role in clinical and forensic contexts. Thus, the aim is to answer the research question: What is the level of preparedness of dentists in responding to bioterrorism, considering the available training, protocols, and preventive measures? Material and Methods: A literature review published without time or language limits. It was conducted using the electronic databases Pubmed, ScienceDirect, Medline (via BVS) and Web of Science. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to select the most relevant publications, and this selection is summarized in the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) flowchart. Moreover, a PCC (Population-Concept-Context) strategy was developed to formulate the research question. Results: According to the criteria stated for inclusion and exclusion, 9 articles out of the 896 initially considered were selected for this study. These articles investigate various aspects of bioterrorism preparedness in dentistry, focusing on: knowledge of bioterrorism agents and related oral signs, attitudes and willingness to respond during bioterrorism or disaster events perceived vs actual preparedness and training gaps, educational needs and interest in formal training programs, factors influencing response readiness (e.g., education level, experience, job role), roles dentists can play in bioterrorism scenarios (triage, public education, infection reporting, etc.) All these articles are cross-sectional survey studies conducted mostly among dental professionals, including postgraduate dental students, dental faculties, dentists and dental graduates. Conclusion: Although dental professionals across various settings are highly willing to participate in bioterrorism response, most lack the necessary knowledge, clinical preparedness, and formal training. The reviewed studies consistently highlight significant educational gaps and limited integration of bioterrorism content into dental curricula. To address this, it is crucial to implement targeted strategies such as curriculum reform, simulation-based learning, and continuing professional education. Strengthening dentists’ preparedness will enhance their contribution to public health systems in the face of future bioterrorism threats.