 This review discusses the development of antibacterial coatings for orthopedic and dental implants, with a focus on nanotextured surfaces that mimic the bactericidal properties of various animal, plant, and insect species. The study compares the surface structures of cicada, dragonfly, butterfly wings, shark skin, gecko feet, taro, and lotus leaves, highlighting the relationship between nanostructures and high surface contact angles on self-cleaning and bactericidal properties. The review also explores biomimicking fabrication methods, with hydrothermal synthesis being the most commonly used technique. The paper presents current proposed bactericidal mechanisms between bacteria cells and nanotextured surfaces, but suggests that additional parameters such as biological cell membrane properties, adhesion forces, bacteria dynamics, and nanostructure mechanical properties should be included in future models. Finally, the review discusses the mechanical stability and cytotoxicity of micro and nanostructures and materials, emphasizing the need for long-term effects to be established before nanotextures can be used on orthopedic implant surfaces as a way of inhibiting bacterial adhesion. This article was authored by Alka Jagasar, Heesam-Charlie, Asher Matthew, and others. We are article.tv, links in the description below.