I DENTAL CLINIC
I Dental Clinic sits in Eifu, a quiet residential pocket of Suginami — not the most obvious expat neighborhood, but reachable and worth knowing about if you live on the Keio Inokashira or Marunouchi line side of the city. It’s a general dental practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine checkups.
The English situation is conversational — someone at the clinic can get through a basic consultation with you, and there are some English-language resources available. You’re not going to need a full interpreter for a routine visit, but bring your Japanese dental vocabulary list if you’re dealing with something complicated. This is a neighborhood clinic, not an expat-specialist practice, so the experience will feel local. That’s not a bad thing — it usually means shorter waits and a more personal feel than the big international clinics downtown. If you’re in Suginami and just need solid, accessible dental care without trekking to Shinjuku, this is worth checking out.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to describe a calm, unhurried experience — this is a neighborhood practice, so it doesn’t have the conveyor-belt feel of bigger city clinics. The dentist is reported to be thorough and willing to explain procedures. Wait times are generally reasonable. It’s not flashy, but the care is attentive. People living locally in Suginami seem to return regularly, which says something.
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.identalclinic.info
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東京都杉並区永福3-33-12
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Eifukucho Station (Inokashira Line) — 3 min walk
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- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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