MATSUO DENTAL CLINIC
Matsuo Dental Clinic sits on the second floor of the Higashiyama Building in Meguro — a quiet residential pocket of Tokyo that’s well-connected but not chaotic. The clinic has been around long enough to have a real local reputation, and their website (matsmile.com) does include some English content, which suggests at least some awareness of international patients.
That said, “some English content online” doesn’t automatically mean smooth English communication at the chair. Full English service here is genuinely unclear — you might get a dentist or receptionist who can work through basic explanations, or you might be doing a lot of pointing and phone translating. It’s not a clinic that markets itself heavily to expats.
What it likely is: a solid neighborhood dental practice with standard Japanese dental care quality, which is generally excellent. Good for routine work, cleanings, fillings. If you need complex treatment or extensive consultation in English, have a backup plan or bring a Japanese-speaking friend.
Nearest station: Ikejiri-Ohashi or Nakameguro on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi/Hibiya lines.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic — the kind of place where the dentist actually explains what they’re doing before drilling. Wait times seem reasonable for a neighborhood practice. Staff are described as thorough and gentle, which tracks with the general standard of Japanese dental care. No reports of rushed appointments. The vibe is low-key local clinic, not a flashy international practice.
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 -
http://www.matsmile.com
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東京都目黒区東山１－１－２ 東山ビル２Ｆ
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Ebisu Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 8 min walk
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- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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