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 StoriesHomeAsylum-seeker dies from untreated tooth infectionA simple toothache became fatal for a 56-year-old asylum-seeker who died in ICE custody.PediatricsThis cavity risk may start before the 1st toothDSODSO CCOs share their biggest challengesLegal IssuesDentist accused of prescribing drugs to those he wasn’t treatingSponsor ContentPrecise finishing control
