NISHIZAWA Dental Clinic
NISHIZAWA Dental Clinic sits in Ogikubo, one of Suginami’s more livable neighborhoods — easy to reach, not overwhelming. It’s a general dentistry practice operating out of the Gloria Building, third floor. The website has some English-facing content, which suggests they’ve at least thought about non-Japanese patients, but whether that translates to fluent English staff at the front desk is genuinely unclear. Don’t assume you can walk in and have a full conversation in English without some preparation. Bring a translation app, write down your symptoms beforehand, and you’ll probably be fine. The clinic handles standard dental work — cleanings, fillings, checkups. Nothing flashy, just solid neighborhood dentistry. If you live in Suginami or commute through Ogikubo, the location alone makes it worth considering.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic — the kind of neighborhood dentist that doesn’t feel like a factory. Appointments seem to run on time. The dentist is described as thorough and not dismissive. No reports of rushed consultations. It’s a small practice, so you’re not getting lost in a crowd. Expect a quieter atmosphere than a big city dental chain. Not a lot of English-language reviews to pull from, which itself tells you something.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.nishizawa-shika.com/
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東京都杉並区荻窪５－３０－１２ グローリアビル３０１
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Ogikubo Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
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