The aim of this study is to explain the concept of dental malpractice, to reveal the knowledge and opinions of oral and maxillofacial surgery specialists about dental malpractice and to investigate whether these opinions differ according to demographic characteristics. This is a descriptive, cross-sectional survey conducted from January to December 2019 in Turkey. In order to measure and evaluate the views of oral and maxillofacial surgeons on dental malpractice, a questionnaire consisting of 22 questions was prepared after the literature review. One hundred and twenty four oral and maxillofacial surgeons working in public and private sectors were included in the study. 6.5% of the participants stated that judicial and administrative investigations and/or lawsuits have been filed against them due to dental malpractice. While 12.9% of the participants stated that they had sufficient knowledge about the concept of dental malpractice, only 6.5% stated that they had knowledge about the legal regulations related to malpractice. While 93.5% of the participants found their profession risky in terms of dental malpractice, the rate of those who had occupational liability insurance was found to be 80.6%. Of participants 87.1% think that the distinction of malpractice-complication is not made clearly. This study reveals that although oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Turkey have serious concerns about dental malpractice, they do not have sufficient knowledge about dental malpractice and the current legal regulations. So, oral and maxillofacial surgeons should strengthen their professional education and update their knowledge of medical ethics and health law-related issues.