Kodomo Otona Shika

Total reviews: 345
Tokusuma Station (Toei Shinjuku Line) — 3 min walk
  • Treats children and adults
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Kodomo Otona Shika is a general dental clinic in Itabashi’s Tokumaru neighborhood, tucked into the first floor of the Matsudo Building. The name translates roughly to “Kids and Adults Dentistry,” which tells you exactly who they’re targeting — families, not just one demographic. They handle the usual range: checkups, cleanings, fillings, and general restorative work.

    The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t take that as confirmation that you’ll walk in and have a smooth English conversation at the front desk. Itabashi isn’t a heavily internationalized ward, so English fluency here is likely limited. Come prepared with a translation app, written notes about your symptoms, or a Japanese-speaking friend if your dental situation is complicated. For a routine cleaning or straightforward issue, you can probably manage.

    It’s a neighborhood clinic — practical, accessible, and not fancy. That’s not a criticism. Sometimes you just need a dentist who’s close and gets the job done.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-frills neighborhood clinic. Appointments tend to run on schedule. The dentists are described as thorough and unhurried — they explain what they’re doing, which matters even when the explanation is in Japanese. The atmosphere is calm enough for kids, which tracks with the clinic’s family focus. Nothing flashy, but patients seem to leave feeling the work was done properly.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website includes some English-language content, which suggests awareness of non-Japanese patients, but confirmed English ability at the front desk is unknown. Itabashi isn't a typical expat hub, so assume Japanese-primary service. A translation app like Google Translate will help at reception. For complex treatment discussions — root canals, extractions, anything involving multiple steps — bring a Japanese-speaking contact or prepare written notes in Japanese beforehand. Routine visits are more manageable.

    Contact & Location

    • https://japan-dental.net/
    • 東京都板橋区徳丸3-2-18 まつどビル1F
    • Tokusuma Station (Toei Shinjuku Line) — 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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    Kodomo Otona Shika

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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

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