Child Shika Iin
Child Shika Iin is a dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of the Eiwa Building in Machida, a mid-sized city in western Tokyo that’s big enough to have real infrastructure but far enough from the center that it doesn’t feel chaotic. The name “Child” might suggest pediatric-only, but the clinic appears to handle general dentistry as well.
Their website has some English content, which is a good sign — it at least means someone there thought about international patients. But “some English online” doesn’t automatically mean the front desk can walk you through a treatment plan in English. Bring a translation app as backup, especially for anything beyond a basic cleaning.
Machida has a solid expat community, so local dental clinics here tend to have at least some experience with non-Japanese patients. That helps. If you’re living in the Machida or Hachioji area, this is worth a call before trekking into central Tokyo for routine dental work.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere — not the conveyor-belt feeling some busier Tokyo clinics can have. Doctors tend to explain what they’re doing before they do it, which anxious dental patients will appreciate. Wait times seem reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. No reports of major communication disasters with non-Japanese patients, but also no strong evidence of fluent English on staff. Solid for routine work.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.child-dc.com/
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東京都町田市原町田５－９－１５ 永和ビル１階
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Haramachida Station (Odakyu Line) — 2 min walk
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