Timothy Gocke, DDS[email protected]OpioidsThe role of opioid alternatives in oral surgeryPostsurgical pain is one of many common fears patients have before undergoing a surgical procedure. Opioids have been the primary prescribed pain medication after dental extractions, but there are too many being prescribed. Dr. Timothy Gocke explores some nonopioid alternatives for pain management, including an injectable option.February 26, 2017Page 1 of 1Top StoriesOrofacial PainToothache leads to implant removal from man's skullA toothache landed a man in the hospital, requiring life-saving surgery to remove a dental implant from his skull.Orofacial PainSweetening up dental injections to reduce kids' painOrofacial PainPodcast: In today's dental landscape, what comes next for the AES?TMJ/TMDCold comfort: New preservation method offers hope for TMJ patientsSponsor ContentAvailable On Demand