 silver has been used in medicine for centuries because of its antimicrobial properties. Silver nanoparticles have been synthesized and incorporated into several biomaterials. They have been applied in dentistry in order to prevent or reduce biofilm formation over dental materials surfaces. This review aims to discuss the current progress in this field, highlighting aspects regarding silver nanoparticles incorporation. This article was authored by Juliana Matos Correa, Matsuyoshi Mori, Heloisa Larges Sanchez, and others.