Antiresorptive are potent inhibitors of bone resorption widely used in the treatment of osteoporosis and bone metabolism diseases associated or not with neoplasias. Due to their efficacy, anti-resorptives such as bisphosphonates (BPs) are largely prescribed. However, these medications have been associated with several side effects, such as, Medication Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws (MRONJ). In a literature review, we observed a lack of knowledge by health professionals, regarding this pathology. Considering these data, this current review aims to provide these professionals, especially physicians and dental surgeons, a better understanding of the BPs, their types, mechanisms of action in the bone tissue and metabolism, possible side effe...