The current study addresses the design and development of evidence-based education materials on pain following surgery, which is the first phase of a to-be-implemented preemptive cognitive analgesia strategy for oral surgery patients. The purpose of this study is to educate the patients on the types of pain they can expect following surgery, to mitigate preoperative anxiety, enhance preparation for the procedure, and boost compliance with postoperative care. Data was collected from 10 patients who were going to undergo wisdom tooth extraction.   Patients were asked to keep a pain diary after surgery, as well as engaging in a post-study interview to assess their narrative experiences in dealing with their pain, including strategies that were effective in reducing pain, and factors that led to increased pain.  These responses were used to create written education materials.  Materials were fashioned to be visually appealing and linguistically at an approximately eighth grade level, employing infographics, outlines, and case scenarios for engagement. Refinements were made in response to feedback from dental practitioners and patient focus groups to ensure clarity, accessibility, and usefulness.  The current study serves to underscore the potential significance of preoperative education about pain in reducing psychosocial barriers to effective pain management, reducing pain related fear, thereby enhancing the patient experience. This project illustrates the need to incorporate educational strategies into the practice of dentistry- especially for procedures that are associated with high anxiety levels and significant pain. This study underscores the importance of integrating patient-centered educational tools into clinical dentistry to enhance procedural outcomes and patient well-being.