Sharps injuries in a dental specialty hospital: retrospective analysis of occupational risks, 2020-2024.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Occupational sharps injuries (OSI) remain a critical occupational health risk for healthcare workers, particularly in dental specialty settings where the use of fine instruments and frequent blood exposure heighten vulnerability. However, systematic data on high-risk populations, procedural factors, and pathogen distribution in dental specialty hospitals remain scarce. This study investigates the incidence, risk factors, and bloodborne infection profiles of sharps injuries in a tertiary dental hospital.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted on 170 OSI cases reported between January 2020 and December 2024 at a tertiary dental hospital in China. Data were extracted from paper-based registries and electronic adverse-event reporting systems, encompassing demo

SUBMITTER: Zhang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12523194 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature