When Lucy’s mom tells her she has to make a visit to the dentist, Lucy doesn’t quite know what to think. Fear and anticipation set in but soon disappear when she meets her new friends, Minnie, Sammy, Explorer and Pearly who help her to understand how a visit to the dentist really is not something to fear and is actually helpful. “Oh, No! I Gotta Go To The Dentist!” is a fun loving story written to help children overcome the anxieties they may experience before a visit to the dentist. About the Author Author, Dianne Peterson, RDH, BSDH, has been helping children and families for over 20 years. Inspired by her work with children in the dental field, Dianne has discovered that one of her greatest gifts is giving dental care to children. Nothing makes her heart more joyous than when a child is eager to visit and revisit the dentist which was her inspiration for writing, “Oh No! I Gotta Go To The Dentist!”