OGURA Dentistry

Total reviews: 345
Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 3 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • OGURA Dentistry sits in Sumida Ward, tucked into a quiet stretch of Kotobashi — not exactly a foreigner-heavy neighborhood, so don’t expect a bilingual front desk. The clinic runs out of a building called Ogura Building, first floor, which makes it easy to find once you’re on the right street. They handle standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, that kind of thing. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign that they’re at least aware international patients exist — but whether that translates to smooth chair-side communication is genuinely unclear. Bring a translation app and write down your symptoms beforehand. If you’re in Sumida and need dental care without trekking to Shinjuku or Roppongi, this is a practical local option worth a phone call to test the waters first.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback for OGURA Dentistry isn’t widely available in English-language sources, which is pretty typical for neighborhood clinics in less expat-heavy areas like Sumida. Locals tend to describe it as a straightforward, no-frills practice — appointments move at a reasonable pace and the dentist is thorough without being rushed. It reads as a solid community clinic rather than a polished international-facing practice. Manage expectations accordingly.

    English Language Proficiency

    The website has some English-language content, which suggests the clinic has thought about international patients at least a little. But Kotobashi isn't a neighborhood where English-fluent staff are a given, and there's no confirmed information about bilingual reception or English forms. Realistically, you should prepare: have your insurance card, a written summary of your dental history, and Google Translate ready. A pre-visit email in simple English to test their response is a smart move.

    Contact & Location

    • http://ogura-clinic.net/
    • 東京都墨田区江東橋4-16-5 小倉ビル1F
    • Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station (Oedo Line) — 3 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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    OGURA Dentistry

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