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Ikegami Okabe Dental sits on the ground floor of a residential building in Ikegami, a quiet neighborhood in Ota Ward that most expats never end up in unless they actually live nearby. This is a small, local dental clinic — not an international one, not a tourist-facing one. They handle the full range of general dentistry: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, and likely some cosmetic work.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t expect a fully bilingual front desk. You’ll probably want to prep a few key phrases or lean on a translation app for anything beyond the basics. That said, plenty of expats navigate Japanese dental clinics just fine — dentistry is visual, procedural, and doesn’t require deep conversation. If you live in Ikegami or southern Ota and need a reliable neighborhood dentist without trekking to central Tokyo, this is worth a look.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic where the dentist takes time to explain what’s happening — useful even when the explanation is partly in Japanese. Wait times seem reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The atmosphere is low-key and not intimidating, which matters if you’re already anxious about dental visits in a foreign language. Nothing flashy, but the kind of place locals trust and return to.
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://ikegami-okabe-dental.com
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東京都大田区池上７－７－１１ メゾンプルミエール１Ｆ
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Ikegami Station (Ikegami Line) — 2 min walk
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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