The dentist on board Operation Atalanta flagship, ESPS Galicia, provides dentistry services to all the crew members on board to ensure that they remain fully fit to carry out their operational role.
It can also provide urgent medical assistance to local seafarers should they suffer a dental injury at sea.
The dentist clinic is located within the ship’s hospital facility and close to the flight deck to ensure ease of access in the case of a medical evacuation.