loco dental clinic
Loco Dental Clinic sits right outside Shimo-Akatsuka Station on the Tobu Tojo Line — about 30 minutes from Ikebukuro, deep in residential Itabashi. It’s a general dentistry practice handling the usual range: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and cosmetic work. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but whether that translates to smooth in-person English communication is genuinely unclear. Don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent conversation. That said, Japanese dental clinics of this size often manage basic communication through pointing, diagrams, and patience. If your Japanese is zero, bring a translation app and your health insurance card. The building is Lufonprogre Akatsuka — ground floor, easy to find from the station. For expats living in Itabashi or the northwest Tokyo suburbs who need a local dentist without trekking to central Tokyo, this is worth checking out.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a clean, organized clinic with a methodical approach — the kind of place that explains what they’re doing before they do it, even if that explanation is partly in Japanese. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The dentist seems thorough rather than rushed. No reports of being brushed off or misunderstood. For routine work — cleanings, fillings, checkups — patients seem to leave without drama, which is honestly what you want from a dentist.
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 -
https://loco-dentalclinic.com/
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東京都板橋区赤塚２－３－１７ ルフォンプログレ赤塚１Ｆ
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Akatsuka Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 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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