
BSM Hellas Celebrates 20 Years of Maritime Excellence
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BSM Hellas Celebrates 20 Years of Maritime Excellence
The BSM Hellas Ship Management Centre (SMC) in Greece, proudly marks its 20th anniversary this year.
Published on 20 Jun 2023
As seafarers spend long periods of time onboard ships, they are unable to visit a doctor for check-ups when required. Dental care is a common issue that the crew faces while at sea. In a worst-case scenario, dental problems require urgent medical treatment or even the repatriation of seafarers.
When a dental issue arises, it usually affects seafarers’ work productivity and performance, while it also influences their concentration and leads to a safety risk.
The main causes of dental problems are:
Seafarers must pay attention to their dental health and take care of their teeth to avoid periodontal (gum) disease.
The pain relief medicines onboard are a temporary solution as they don’t fix the overall problem. A dental problem can worsen if its symptoms are not observed early.
Specifically, the symptoms include:
As the dental care systems vary from port to port, the quality of care may also differ from region to region.
Seafarers must consider the importance of maintaining a good oral hygiene and follow below-mentioned practices:
Always remember that personal hygiene can prevent possible toothaches, which can negatively affect your concentration, sleeping, eating etc.
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