Iida shika
Iida Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic in Kyodo, Setagaya — the kind of place locals have been going to for years rather than a polished expat-facing operation. It covers standard dental work: checkups, cleanings, fillings, and likely basic restorative procedures. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation at the front desk. This is probably a “bring your Japanese or bring Google Translate” situation for anything beyond pointing at a tooth and grimacing. That said, Setagaya has a solid expat community, and smaller neighborhood clinics like this often have more patience with foreign patients than their lack of formal English signage suggests. Worth calling ahead or emailing through the website to test the waters before you book.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic with a thorough approach — the kind of dentist who explains what they’re doing rather than just drilling and billing. Wait times appear reasonable for a local practice. The vibe is quiet and professional without being sterile or corporate. Long-term local patients seem loyal, which usually says something real. No strong reports of English-fluent staff, but the experience itself seems solid.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://iidashikaiin.com/
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東京都世田谷区経堂3-26-3
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Kyodo Station (Keio Line) — 3 min walk
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