EBMdentalClinicSugamo
EBM Dental Clinic Sugamo sits on the 4th floor of the Morikawa Dai-1 Building in Sugamo, Toshima — a quiet, older neighborhood in northern Tokyo most famous for its “Grandma’s Harajuku” shopping street. The clinic runs under the medical corporation MEDIQOL and emphasizes evidence-based dentistry, which is what the “EBM” stands for (Evidence-Based Medicine). That’s not just branding — it signals a clinic that leans on clinical reasoning rather than upselling you on procedures.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully bilingual experience. Reception may have limited English. Bring a translation app as backup, and consider writing down your symptoms or concerns in Japanese beforehand. Sugamo is on the Toei Mita Line and JR Yamanote Line, so access from central Tokyo is straightforward. This is a general dentistry practice — cleanings, fillings, the works — not a specialist oral surgery center.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a methodical, unhurried approach — the kind of dentist who explains what they’re doing before they do it. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The 4th-floor location feels calm rather than rushed. Patients seem to appreciate that treatment feels considered rather than conveyor-belt. No strong reports of English-speaking staff, but the clinical experience itself gets consistent marks for being thorough and gentle.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://www.ebm-s.net/
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東京都豊島区巣鴨２－３－１０ 森川第１ビル４階
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Sugamo Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 2 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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