Child abuse and neglect is defined as attitudes and behaviours performed by caregivers or other adults that cause physical or psychological harm; emotional, sexual or mental developmental delay to the child. Child abuse is an important social issue whose significance is increasing day by day from both medical and social aspects. In addition, protective and preventive attempts should be individually, socially and universally be planned, organized and urgently applied. Doctors and dentists should especially be educated in order to diagnose this devastating problem and all health professionals, and parents should be informed about this medicolegal issue. The awareness, experience, and motivation of the physician are extremely significant for diagnosis. Medicine, law and like social workers must work cooperatively for the evaluation of child abuse.