MIZUGUCHI DENTAL OFFICE
Mizuguchi Dental Office sits on the second floor of the Sansoan Building in Baba-shita-cho, Shinjuku — a quiet side of the ward that’s more residential than the chaos around Shinjuku Station. It’s a small, independent dental practice, not a chain clinic, which tends to mean more continuity with the same dentist rather than rotating staff.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but it’s not clear whether the front desk or the dentist can actually hold a full English conversation. Think: enough to get through a basic appointment, maybe not enough to discuss complex treatment plans without some back-and-forth using a translation app.
For routine stuff — cleaning, a check-up, a filling — you’d probably manage fine here. For anything complicated where you really need to understand your options, come prepared with Google Translate or a Japanese-speaking friend. The Waseda area has a few international university connections nearby, so the clinic may have some experience with non-Japanese patients, but don’t assume fluency.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, no-rush atmosphere — typical of smaller solo practices where the dentist isn’t cycling through patients at chain-clinic speed. People generally note thorough check-ups and a dentist who explains what they’re doing. Wait times appear reasonable. It’s not a high-tech showroom, but it’s a functional, reliable neighborhood dentist. Expats who’ve managed here tend to have at least basic Japanese or came prepared with translation tools.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.mizuguchi-dental.com/
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東京都新宿区馬場下町６２ 三朝庵ビル２Ｆ
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Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- 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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