DENTAL STUDIO STOD Higashi-azabu Shika

Total reviews: 345
Azabu-Juban Station (Namboku Line) — 5 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Dental Studio STOD sits in the Higashi-azabu BOA Building in Minato-ku — a quiet, residential pocket of Tokyo that’s home to plenty of expats and embassy staff. The clinic handles general dentistry with a clean, modern setup and a straightforward approach to care. English is genuinely usable here — staff have conversational ability, so you’re not going to be stuck miming a toothache or fumbling through a translation app for basic communication. That said, this isn’t a fully bilingual clinic, so for complex treatment discussions you may want to come prepared with some notes or use their available English resources. The website (stodjapan.com) has information in English, which helps you understand what to expect before you walk in. For expats living in Azabu, Roppongi, or anywhere in central Minato, this is a practical, accessible option that doesn’t require you to navigate a language barrier just to get your teeth cleaned.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients tend to appreciate the calm, unhurried atmosphere — this isn’t a conveyor-belt clinic. The Higashi-azabu location is quiet, which keeps the waiting room low-stress. Dentists here are described as thorough and willing to explain what they’re doing, which matters a lot when you’re anxious about communicating across a language gap. Nothing flashy, just competent and considerate care in a part of Tokyo where that combination is genuinely useful.

    English Language Proficiency

    Staff have conversational English, so basic exchanges — booking, describing symptoms, understanding instructions — should be manageable without a translator. The clinic website is in English, which is genuinely helpful for prep. For detailed treatment plans or complex procedures, the communication may get harder, so writing down your concerns beforehand is a smart move. Not fully bilingual, but meaningfully more accessible than most Japanese dental clinics.

    Contact & Location

    • https://stodjapan.com
    • 東京都港区東麻布2-11-13 東麻布BOAビル1F
    • Azabu-Juban Station (Namboku 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

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    DENTAL STUDIO STOD Higashi-azabu Shika

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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