Iwasaki Shika
Iwasaki Shika sits on the second floor of a small residential building in Eifu, Suginami — the kind of neighborhood dentist that locals actually return to rather than just tolerate. It’s a general dental clinic covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, and checkups. Nothing flashy, just solid dental care in a quieter part of west Tokyo.
For English speakers, the staff can handle basic dental conversations in English — enough to explain what they’re doing, what they found, and what comes next. You’re not going to need a translator for a routine visit, but if your situation is complex, brushing up on some dental vocabulary beforehand wouldn’t hurt. The clinic doesn’t appear to have fully English-translated paperwork, so budget a few extra minutes for intake if it’s your first visit.
Suginami isn’t the most expat-heavy ward, so finding an English-capable dentist here is genuinely useful if you live or work in the area. Keio Line access from Eifu Station puts you close.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to describe thorough, unhurried appointments — the kind where the dentist actually explains what they’re looking at rather than just drilling and billing. Wait times are generally reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The atmosphere is calm and low-key, which helps if dental visits make you anxious. It’s not a slick urban clinic, but that seems to be the point. Regulars appreciate the consistency and the fact that they’re remembered between visits.
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://iwasaki-dental.com
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東京都杉並区永福２－６０－２４ メゾン永福２階
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Eifukucho Station (Inokashira Line) — 3 min walk
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