ABE DENTAL OFFICE

Total reviews: 345
Shimo-Itabashi Station (Asakusa Line) — 5 min walk
  • Quiet, unhurried appointment pace
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Abe Dental Office sits in Shimura, a residential pocket of Itabashi that most expats never end up in unless they live nearby. This is a neighborhood clinic — small, local, no frills. They handle the standard dental range: cleanings, fillings, extractions, probably some basic cosmetic work. The website has a few English-language touches, which is more than a lot of clinics at this level, but don’t walk in expecting a bilingual receptionist ready to chat. This is more likely a “show up with Google Translate open and a clear idea of what hurts” situation. If you live in Itabashi or northern Tokyo and need a dentist you can actually get to without a long commute, this is worth a call. Just go in with realistic expectations about the language setup.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, no-rush atmosphere — the kind of place where the dentist actually explains what they’re doing before drilling. Wait times seem reasonable for a local clinic. Nothing flashy, but patients seem to leave feeling like they were treated carefully rather than processed. The vibe is quiet and unhurried, which works well if you’re anxious about dental visits.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients. That said, there's no confirmed English-speaking staff on record. Reception is likely Japanese-only. Written forms are almost certainly in Japanese. Your best move: use a translation app, write down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand, or bring a Japanese-speaking friend if the issue is complicated. Simple visits — cleaning, checkup — are probably manageable with minimal language.

    Contact & Location

    • http://itabashi-abe.com
    • 東京都板橋区志村3-20-25-1F
    • Shimo-Itabashi Station (Asakusa Line) — 5 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

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    • Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    ABE DENTAL OFFICE

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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