Higashiikebukurokushiyamashikaiin
Higashiikebukuro Kushiyama Dental sits on the ground floor of the Luna Osumi Building in East Ikebukuro — easy to find, easy to get to. It’s a general dental clinic covering the usual bases: cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns, and routine checkups. For expats who’ve been putting off dental work because of the language barrier, this place is a reasonable option — the staff have conversational English, so you won’t be entirely on your own trying to mime a toothache. Don’t expect fluent clinical English for complex consultations, but basic communication works. Toshima ward is dense with clinics, and this one doesn’t stand out for anything exotic, but it’s solid, accessible, and won’t leave you completely lost in translation. If you’re in the Ikebukuro area and need a dentist who can at least meet you halfway in English, this is worth bookmarking.
Patient Feedback
Patients generally report a no-fuss experience — appointments run close to schedule, and the dentist takes time to explain what’s happening before diving in. The clinic feels small and personal rather than factory-style. Thoroughness gets mentioned more than speed. Nobody’s raving about cutting-edge equipment, but the work gets done competently and follow-up care seems consistent. Overall vibe: calm, professional, unhurried.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://y-dentaloffice.com
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東京都豊島区東池袋４－６－１０ ルナ大住ビル１階Ａ号
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Ikebukuro Station (Marunouchi Line) — 8 min walk
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