Charmion, How did it go? These things are sure painful, aren't they?
Dan, Good luck with the stress test. I think that the nuclear part is they will inject something radioactive into you and monitor that. The good part about it is that you'll glow in the dark afterwards ;) That will be a big hit when you perform.
Lizzie, Can you talk with the dentist ahead of time and see if he can give Vi something to keep her calm? I always have to take Xanax before I go to the dentist. If you can't get medication, you might try brandy?