Ochiai Shika Kurinikku
Ochiai Shika Kurinikku is a neighborhood dental clinic in Meguro, tucked into the first floor of a residential building on Haramachi. It’s a small, local practice — the kind that’s been serving the same community for years rather than chasing international patients. Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t expect a fully bilingual front desk. Standard dental services — cleanings, fillings, crowns, basic oral surgery — are covered. For expats living in Meguro or nearby Nakameguro, this is a convenient option if you’re comfortable using a translation app or pointing at a tooth chart. If you need a lot of back-and-forth communication for something complex, it’s worth calling ahead to gauge the English level before booking. A solid local clinic, not a foreigner-first facility.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic atmosphere with thorough examinations rather than rushed appointments. Locals appreciate the attentive care and clear explanations — though those explanations are in Japanese. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood practice. No reports of the chaotic scheduling you sometimes get at larger dental chains. Expat reviews are thin, so the experience for non-Japanese speakers is harder to predict.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.ochiai-dental.com
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東京都目黒区原町１－６－３－１Ｆ
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Gakugei University Station (Tokyu Oimachi Line) — 4 min walk
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