REVIEW ARTICLE
Bioterrorism and Dentistry
Amit Chaudhari, Priya Chaudhari
Citation Information :
Chaudhari A, Chaudhari P. Bioterrorism and Dentistry. J Contemp Dent 2011; 1 (2):37-39.
DOI:
10.5005/jcd-1-2-37
License:
CC BY-ND 3.0
Published Online:
01-11-2003
Copyright Statement:
Copyright © 2011; The Author(s).
Abstract
In modern world, to spread the confusion and panic among the people terrorist can use biological weapon. In such Bioterrorism attack health professionals plays a key role. This paper reviews the historical aspect, definition, classification of bioterrorism agents and the role of dentistry in such catastrophic event.
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