Retrospection into how COVID affected dentistry and contemplation about vaccination

32 Minute

I was with Dr. Jaibin in Cochi when he spoke about his teacher in college. He had very high regards for him. Later I learnt that he is one of the most well known surgeons of India and also a lawyer. Woah!! That's when I decided, I had to have him on my podcast!!
I requested Dr. Jaibin to ask Dr. George Paul if he was ready to record a podcast with me.
Dr George Paul is a consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Salem, Tamil Nadu with practice limited to his speciality. He is also an ethicist with LLB and a PG Diploma in ethics.
Dr Paul is a former professor of OMFS and is currently a member of the Faculty of Dentistry ,Kerala University of Health Sciences. He has to his credit numerous peer reviewed publications in National and International Journals. He has made numerous presentations in national and international conferences and workshops. Dr Paul has delivered four orations at the national level. He has authored three books or chapters in books and also writes in the lay press on various issues.Dr Paul has been the national secretary and president of the Maxillofacial Surgery Association ( AOMSI) and is the recipient of several citations and awards for his humanitarian contribution to society.
In this episode sir speaks about how the pandemic changed our way of practice,

• A few things that went wrong,
• Loads of misconceptions,
• A few eye opening facts that I never knew about
• How the perception of COVID 19 changed with time
• How the pandemic lead to profits for a few industries
• And contemplation about vaccination

The most interesting part however, is when he speaks about how he as a surgeon, had to perform surgeries on COVID positive cases that required emergency care. Getting RT PCR done 6 times is not a joke and nor is getting quarantined so often a great experience.
The thing that I will always remember the most is that he has a dental clinic in Salem which has an OPD more than some of the private dental institutes of India. The clinic is huge but despite his achievements he is very humble.
Another funny thing that I wont forget is that he had actually denied to record this podcast first because he believed that his voice is not that good for a listening audience.
I totally disagree with that. Finally after a bit of pursuing he agreed and I am so thankful to Dr. Jaibin for this. I think I enjoyed listing to Dr. Paul because he speaks with amazing articulation and patience. The kind of in-depth knowledge he has about his forte is admirable.
Do check out this special episode. If you have any questions for sir or me, please put them in the comments.