ANAN Dental Clinic
ANAN Dental Clinic sits in Ota Ward’s Kamiikedai neighborhood — a quiet residential stretch in southern Tokyo, not the most convenient spot if you’re coming from the city center, but workable if you live nearby. It’s a standard Japanese neighborhood dental practice covering the usual range: checkups, cleanings, fillings, extractions, orthodontics, implants.
Their website has some English-language content, which is a decent signal — they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist. But “some English on the website” doesn’t automatically mean the staff will switch languages mid-appointment. Realistically, you should expect a Japanese-primary environment. Bring a translation app, have your dental vocabulary prepped, or bring a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese is zero.
That said, many Japanese dental clinics operate well on gesture, diagrams, and patience. Dentistry is also one of the more manageable specialties to navigate without fluent communication — you can point at what hurts.
Good option for expats living in Ota Ward who want a local clinic without trekking to central Tokyo.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — the kind of clinic where the dentist actually explains what they’re doing rather than just drilling and billing. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The atmosphere is calm and low-key, which anxious dental patients will appreciate. No reports of major English-language breakthroughs, but patients describe staff as patient and willing to work through communication gaps slowly.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.anan-dc.com
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東京都大田区上池台４－３９－１１
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Kamata Station (Keikyu Line) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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