KAMIOKA Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Suwa Station (Keio) — 3 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • KAMIOKA Dental Clinic sits in Tama City, out in the western suburbs of Tokyo — not the most central location, but a solid option if you’re living in the Tama or Suwa area and need a dentist who won’t make you mime your tooth pain. The clinic handles standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, the usual. Staff have conversational English, which means you can explain symptoms and understand basic instructions without pulling out Google Translate every five seconds. Don’t expect full clinical consultations in fluent English, but the communication gap is manageable. The clinic has some English resources available, which takes the edge off paperwork anxiety. It’s a neighborhood dental clinic — no frills, no fancy lobby — but that’s fine. You’re there for your teeth, not the decor. If you’re based in Tama City and want a dentist where English won’t be a total wall, this is a practical choice.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients describe a no-nonsense clinic that gets the job done. Appointments tend to run on schedule, and the dentist is thorough without over-explaining or rushing. The atmosphere is quiet and local — you’re not sitting in a waiting room with 20 people. Expect a straightforward experience: they examine, they explain (in basic terms), they treat. Nothing flashy, but patients leave feeling like their teeth were actually looked at properly.

    English Language Proficiency

    Staff can hold a basic conversation in English — enough to take your medical history, explain what they're going to do, and answer simple questions. Don't expect fluent back-and-forth or in-depth discussions about treatment options in English. Some materials are available in English, which helps with forms. If you have a complex situation, writing things down or using a translation app as backup is still smart. Better than most local clinics in the area for English accessibility.

    Contact & Location

    • http://tamashi-kamiokadc.com/
    • 東京都多摩市諏訪5-9-6
    • Suwa Station (Keio) — 3 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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    KAMIOKA Dental Clinic

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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