HATABU Dental Office
HATABU Dental Office sits on the second floor of an apartment building in Takashimadaira, a quiet residential neighborhood in Itabashi. It’s not a flashy clinic — it’s a neighborhood dentist that happens to be able to communicate with you in English without you needing to mime a toothache.
The clinic covers standard dental care: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and general checkups. Nothing exotic, but that covers what most people actually need. The English is conversational — enough to explain what’s wrong and what they’re going to do about it. Don’t expect a fully bilingual intake process, but you’re not going in completely alone either.
Itabashi isn’t the most expat-heavy ward, so finding an English-capable dentist here matters more than it would in Minato or Shinjuku. If you live in the area, this is a genuinely practical option.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to describe a calm, unhurried experience — the kind of neighborhood dentist where they actually explain what they’re doing before they do it. Wait times are generally reasonable for a smaller clinic. The dentist is thorough without being alarmist, which is refreshing if you’ve ever had a Japanese clinic try to upsell you on every possible treatment. The setting is modest but clean and functional.
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 -
https://www.hatabudental.com/
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東京都板橋区高島平８－１５－３ アパールハイツ２Ｆ
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Takashimaira Station (Mita 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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