OGAWARA Dental Clinic
OGAWARA Dental Clinic sits on the 6th floor of the Daiichi Otani Building in West Ikebukuro — one stop from Shinjuku, easy to reach from most of Tokyo. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual bases: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and cosmetic work.
The clinic has some English on its website, which is a decent sign — at minimum, someone there has thought about non-Japanese patients. But “English on the website” and “English at the front desk” aren’t the same thing. Full English service isn’t confirmed, so bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your dental vocabulary isn’t up to scratch. That said, Ikebukuro is a cosmopolitan area with a lot of international foot traffic, so staff here tend to be more accustomed to non-Japanese patients than clinics in quieter neighborhoods.
6th floor means elevator access, which matters more than people think when you’re post-procedure and your mouth is numb.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, unhurried approach — this doesn’t feel like a conveyor-belt dental office. Dentists tend to explain what they’re doing before they do it, which anxious patients will appreciate. Wait times are generally reasonable. The 6th-floor location keeps the space quieter than street-level clinics. Overall vibe is calm and professional without being cold. No reports of the rushed, upsell-heavy experience some urban dental chains are known for.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://ogawara-dental.com/
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東京都豊島区西池袋１－３９－４ 第一大谷ビル６階
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Ikebukuro Station (Marunouchi Line) — 5 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
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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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