jakartatom Posted June 16, 2014 #1 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Do anyone know if there is dental service on the Nieuw Amsterdam and if so their level of ability? Do they have the equipment to do much? My problem is I cracked/broke a molar 1 day before we leave and the pain is going to ruin this trip if not addressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarpeian Rock Posted June 16, 2014 #2 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Do anyone know if there is dental service on the Nieuw Amsterdam and if so their level of ability? Do they have the equipment to do much?My problem is I cracked/broke a molar 1 day before we leave and the pain is going to ruin this trip if not addressed. Twice I've had dental abscesses literally the day before we leave for a cruise. Each time needed an extraction. Ended up at a local oral surgeon for an emergency extraction each time, and was able to leave for the ship with a clear mind. See your own or another dentist ASAP, don't wait for the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper1 Posted June 16, 2014 #3 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Do anyone know if there is dental service on the Nieuw Amsterdam and if so their level of ability? Do they have the equipment to do much?My problem is I cracked/broke a molar 1 day before we leave and the pain is going to ruin this trip if not addressed. There are no dental services aboard HAL ships. Is there a shore based dentist who can see you before you leave? Maybe he can set you up with someone on your first port of call. I know it would take away from your port day but if you are suffering you are not going to enjoy yourself ashore anyway. Let us know how you make out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted June 16, 2014 #4 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Years ago HAL used to have dentists on all their ships. But not any more. If a person has a dental problem while cruising, they will recommend a dentist in the ports. It is up to you to get there and back and pay for the services. You would be best to get this taken care of before you get on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted June 16, 2014 #5 Share Posted June 16, 2014 There was a Dentist on the world cruise, and may be for some of the Grand Voyages, but not for a regular cruise. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted June 16, 2014 #6 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Years ago, my DH worked on HAL as a dentist. He did a one or two week stink at a time. The dentists were all American and went through some screening process before being hired by a company called Sea Dent. For financial reasons, Hal ended the contract with Sea Dent and then hired the dentists directly. Then, they cut out the program and emptied out the dental operatory. The dentists were there to work on the crew and do emergency issues for passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted June 16, 2014 #7 Share Posted June 16, 2014 The two docs onboard HAL ships (one pax + one crew doc) have a dental kit at their disposal. They are obviously not dentists as Carol described. For any immediate dental issues (pax & crew), in-port shore-side referrals to dentists are used through the assistance of the local port agent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted June 16, 2014 #8 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Looking at my post above, obviously I meant stint, not stink. My bad.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TiogaCruiser Posted June 16, 2014 #9 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Looking at my post above, obviously I meant stint, not stink. My bad.:( Thanks for the chuckle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipity1499 Posted June 16, 2014 #10 Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) Looking at my post above, obviously I meant stint, not stink. My bad.:( I too had a good laugh over your post!!:D:D Several years ago, we were travelling with Friends & the DW broke her tooth..The front Desk arranged for her to be treated by a local Dentist in Port.. She said he was great, but unfortunately I can't remember which port it was.. She took a Cab to the Dentists office & one back to the ship.. Edited June 16, 2014 by serendipity1499 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted June 16, 2014 #11 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Dentists have long departed HAL ships. It is my understanding the only dentist available is for crew members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted June 16, 2014 #12 Share Posted June 16, 2014 ................................. It is my understanding the only dentist available is for crew members. Nope; sorry! Look at #7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted June 16, 2014 #13 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Nope; sorry! Look at #7 Would you want a medical doctor working on your teeth, John? Maybe long enough to temporarily ease your pain until you get to port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted June 16, 2014 #14 Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) Would you want a medical doctor working on your teeth, John? Maybe long enough to temporarily ease your pain until you get to port. Not really; as far as I've experienced, that kit is only used for temp. fillings to hold someone over until the next port and then it's off to a local dentist for a pit stop. Bottom line; there is no longer a dentist on the ships, for pax nor crew. Both categories are referred to shore-side dentists Edited June 16, 2014 by Copper10-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted June 17, 2014 #15 Share Posted June 17, 2014 sure is an "ouchie" during transatlantic crossings! I guess you could pain pills from the Med. Dr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted June 17, 2014 #16 Share Posted June 17, 2014 sure is an "ouchie" during transatlantic crossings! I guess you could pain pills from the Med. Dr. I'd doubt any heavy duty narcotics are kept in the medical center. You'd probably have to get by with Aspirin or Tylenol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted June 18, 2014 #17 Share Posted June 18, 2014 ...Bottom line; there is no longer a dentist on the ships, for pax nor crew. Both categories are referred to shore-side dentists I can confirm this as my dentist used to "moonlight" on HAL ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyTerrier Posted June 24, 2014 #18 Share Posted June 24, 2014 A family broke a tooth while on a Scandinavian cruise and was given this by a fellow passenger - DenTemp. http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=dentemp&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=1470507203&ref=pd_sl_4z48487yg4_ee The ship (X not HAL) then made an appointment for her with a local dentist until she returned home. She said DenTemp was great and won't travel with out it any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerospace Posted June 24, 2014 #19 Share Posted June 24, 2014 (edited) I broke a tooth at breakfast while on a 28night cruise...yes I needed to have it fixed not wait it out. The ship arranged for me to be taken to a dentist at St. Marten and it was quick, pain free, and cheap to boot. I paid $190 total including transportation to and from which was arranged by the ship(This was NCL last year). Only took about 2hrs out of my day in port :) Edited June 24, 2014 by aerospace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Posted June 24, 2014 #20 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Years ago I was Chief Offcer on a cargo vessel. Anything medical or dentistry was my 'job'. Burns, cuts etc was done on board until you could get into port. One day one of the crew had a crack tooth. Cleaned the tooth, packed with stuff and the temporary filling. Lasted until we go into port several days ago. The sailor came back with a note from from the dentist, "Doctor say you make good work!" Laugh. Best of all... all that scraping on that guy's tooth etc... didn't hurt ME at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipity1499 Posted June 24, 2014 #21 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Years ago I was Chief Offcer on a cargo vessel. Anything medical or dentistry was my 'job'. Burns, cuts etc was done on board until you could get into port. One day one of the crew had a crack tooth. Cleaned the tooth, packed with stuff and the temporary filling. Lasted until we go into port several days ago. The sailor came back with a note from from the dentist, "Doctor say you make good work!" Laugh. Best of all... all that scraping on that guy's tooth etc... didn't hurt ME at all! OH My! That is too funny! :D:D Hope you gave him a big bill! From now shall we call you Dr. instead of Capt.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsham Posted June 25, 2014 #22 Share Posted June 25, 2014 OH My! That is too funny! :D:D Hope you gave him a big bill! From now shall we call you Dr. instead of Capt.? Was once asked to renew marriage vows on one cruise.....International Lounge in the old NORWAY. Good party. The husband brought his wife's wedding dress.... and never told what was being planned... like 20 year anniversary. Took a real chance.... the wife looked just as beautiful and no alterations required to the dress! No bill for that one either!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipity1499 Posted June 25, 2014 #23 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Was once asked to renew marriage vows on one cruise.....International Lounge in the old NORWAY. Good party. The husband brought his wife's wedding dress.... and never told what was being planned... like 20 year anniversary. Took a real chance.... the wife looked just as beautiful and no alterations required to the dress! No bill for that one either!;) Awww! How nice..Wish I could still get into my wedding dress!!:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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