KEIAI DENTAL CLINIC

Total reviews: 345
Sugamo Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 2 min walk
  • Conversational English confirmed
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Keiai Dental Clinic sits in Sugamo, one of Tokyo’s most distinctly local neighborhoods — famous for its old-school shopping street and older crowds. The clinic itself is a small, straightforward dental practice inside a residential building on a quiet stretch near the main drag.

    They handle the usual dental work: checkups, cleanings, fillings, extractions, and some cosmetic stuff. Nothing flashy, but solid general dentistry.

    English-wise, they have conversational ability — meaning you can get your point across without miming a toothache. It’s not a fully bilingual clinic, but you’re not walking in completely blind either. Basic communication works. If you have something complicated to explain, a translation app as backup isn’t a bad idea.

    Sugamo is on the Yamanote Line, so it’s genuinely easy to reach from most parts of Tokyo. If you live in the Toshima or Kita area and need a neighborhood dentist who won’t make you feel completely lost, this is a reasonable option.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere — this isn’t a high-volume chain clinic rushing you through. The dentist is described as thorough and willing to explain what’s happening. Wait times seem reasonable for a small practice. The neighborhood feel is real: it’s quiet, unpretentious, and the kind of place where you see the same faces. Not a lot of English-language reviews floating around, but those who’ve gone seem to leave without complaints.

    English Language Proficiency

    Conversational English is confirmed here, so basic back-and-forth works — describing pain, understanding treatment plans, scheduling follow-ups. It's not full clinical English fluency, so if you need to discuss something nuanced like orthodontic history or insurance specifics, bring notes or have a translation app ready. Forms are likely in Japanese only. Don't expect an English-first experience, but you won't be stuck pointing at your teeth in silence either. Functional, not seamless.

    Contact & Location

    • https://k-i-shika.com
    • 東京都豊島区巣鴨1-19-2ハイネススガモ104
    • Sugamo Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 2 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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    KEIAI DENTAL CLINIC

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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