Needlestick and sharps injuries among dentalhealthcare workers at a university hospital

Needlestick/sharps injuries (NSI) are a major occupational hazard among healthcare workers. Since needles and sharps are commonly used during dental proce-dures, workers in the dental profession are especially prone to sharps-related injuries. In this study, NSI among workers in the dental department of National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) were analyzed to find out the risk factors associated with NSI