DENTAL CLINIC MORI
Dental Clinic Mori sits on the second floor of the Mikasa Building in Nishi-Shinjuku — not the flashy skyscraper side of Shinjuku, but the quieter residential-ish stretch closer to Hatsudai. It’s a general dental practice handling the full range of everyday dentistry: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, and checkups.
For English speakers, the clinic has conversational English capability, which in practice means you can get your point across without pulling out Google Translate every thirty seconds. It won’t be a fully bilingual consultation, but basic explanations of what’s happening in your mouth, what treatment is being recommended, and what to expect — that’s manageable here. Some English resources are available, so paperwork shouldn’t be a complete mystery.
It’s a neighborhood clinic with a practical, no-fuss approach. If you live or work in west Shinjuku and need a dentist you can actually communicate with, this is worth bookmarking. Not a specialist center — just solid general dental care with enough English to make the experience workable.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to describe a calm, unhurried atmosphere — not the kind of place that rushes you out. The dentist takes time to explain what’s being done, which matters a lot when you’re already anxious about dental work in a foreign language. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The second-floor location is easy to miss if you’re not looking for it, so check the building name before you arrive.
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.shikamori.com
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東京都新宿区西新宿７－８－１１ 美笠ビル２Ｆ
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Shinjuku Station (Marunouchi Line) — 5 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- 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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