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 StoriesLegal IssuesDental assistant accused of smuggling $1.5M in drugsA dental assistant was arrested at an airport in Taiwan for allegedly smuggling more than $1.5 million worth of marijuana in her checked suitcase.Alternative Pain TherapiesThe key to dentin hypersensitivity may be in your kitchenImplantsE-cigarettes may affect dental implant integrationLegal IssuesWife pleads guilty to evading taxes for husband's dental practiceSponsor ContentJoin Us for a FREE Webinar November 12