ISHII Dental Clinic
ISHII Dental Clinic sits in Nakano, tucked inside the Wing Shin-Nakano building on Honcho — a residential part of the ward that’s a bit quieter than the station area itself. It’s a standard neighborhood dental practice covering the usual bases: checkups, cleanings, fillings, and general oral care.
The clinic has some English-language content on its website, which is a decent sign, but don’t take that as a guarantee of fluent English-speaking staff. The reality for most small Japanese dental clinics is that communication works better with a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend in tow. If your dental needs are routine, you can probably get through it. Complex treatment discussions might require more preparation.
This is a local clinic built for local patients. It’s not an expat-specialist practice, but Nakano has a growing international community, so they’re likely not thrown off by foreign patients either.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a no-fuss neighborhood dental experience — appointments tend to run on time, and the clinic doesn’t feel rushed or overcrowded. The dentist gets described as thorough and methodical rather than hurried. It’s a small practice, so you’re not bounced between multiple staff. The atmosphere is calm and fairly low-key. Nothing flashy, but that’s not what people come to Nakano’s local clinics for.
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://ishiishika.iinaa.net
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東京都中野区本町４－３８－１８ ウイング新中野２０１
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Shin-Nakano Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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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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