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unsterilized instruments of dentist and hiv

yesterday i went to dentist and she made teethfilling to my teeth. i saw the nurse after my appointment when she clean the instruments but she didn't clean carefully even she didn't clean they. the doctor had another patient before me and i have anxiety now.
and my question is about it.
if the instruments are unsterilized is there any possibility to catch hiv from dentist?

thanks for answers.
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No there has never been anyone infected by dentist instruments.
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i know that i overreacted about it, but is it really impossible? is there anyone who catch hiv from dentist instruments? (i do not mean needle or injection, i mean only dentist tools)

and that was my last question, thank you for your answer
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Seek professional help for you phobias.
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