KATAOKA DentalClinic
KATAOKA DentalClinic sits in Fussa City, a western Tokyo neighborhood with a significant expat population thanks to the nearby Yokota Air Base. That context matters — this area has more experience with foreign residents than your average Tokyo suburb, which generally bodes well for clinics in the vicinity.
The clinic covers standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and general oral care. Their website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve made at least some effort toward international patients, but whether that translates to a fully English-capable front desk or chairside communication is genuinely unclear.
If you’re stationed at Yokota or living in the Fussa area, this is a geographically sensible option worth a phone call or email to test their English responsiveness before booking. Don’t assume fluent English just because the site has English text — that’s often a translation plugin, not a bilingual staff member.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on KATAOKA DentalClinic is limited in English-language sources, so a full picture is hard to paint. The Fussa location means the clinic likely sees some foreign patients given the Yokota Air Base community nearby. Clinics in this area tend to run fairly punctual appointments by Japanese standards. Expect a thorough, methodical approach — Japanese dental practices generally don’t rush cleanings or consultations. Nothing dramatic to flag, nothing glowing to report.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.kataoka-dc.net/
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東京都福生市本町４４
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Fukutoshi Station (JR Itsukaichi Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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