● The Introduction is informative and clear about the topic of the article. The research question clearly outlined. The research question is well justified given what is already known about the topic. The references are Relevant, Recent, and Referenced correctly. Appropriate key studies are included.

● The process of subject selection is clear. The variables are well defined and measured appropriately. The study methods are valid and reliable. There are enough details in order to replicate the study. I hope that pain assessment after 2, 4, and 6 hours postoperatively, would be carried out by visual scale and not by the phone call.

● The data are presented in an appropriate way. Tables and figures are relevant and clearly presented. The titles, columns, and rows are labelled correctly and clearly. Categories are grouped appropriately. The text in the results adds to the data and the statistically significant results are clear and meaningful.

● The conclusions answer the aims of the study and are supported by the results and references.

Over all ● The study design is appropriate to answer the aim. ● There are no major flaws in this article, only the sample size is small, The article is consistent within itself.

● Overall statement or summary and strengths of the article: Well written manuscript, the study added new information to me regarding the analgesic effect of diclofenac potassium on dental pain compared with other NSAIDs, and it would have great impact in alleviating moderate to severe dental pain in teeth extraction patients.