OKUMA DENTAL CLINIC

Total reviews: 345
Tamagawa Station (Tokyu Tamagawa Line) — 3 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Okuma Dental Clinic sits in Tamagawa, a quieter residential stretch of Setagaya — not the most central location, but manageable if you’re in the southwestern Tokyo corridor. This is a general dentistry practice handling the standard range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, and general oral care. Staff have conversational English ability, so you won’t be completely stranded, but don’t expect fluent clinical explanations without some back-and-forth. It helps to prep a few key phrases or bring a note about your issue. The clinic operates out of the ground floor of a low-rise building, which keeps things small and personal rather than clinic-factory. Good fit for expats living in Setagaya or along the Denentoshi Line who want a local dentist that won’t completely blank when you walk in speaking English.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients tend to describe the experience as calm and unhurried — this isn’t a high-volume chain clinic churning people through. The dentist is reported to be thorough and willing to explain what’s happening, even if it takes a bit of effort across the language gap. Wait times are generally reasonable for a small neighborhood practice. The setting is low-key, which some people find reassuring and others find a bit plain.

    English Language Proficiency

    Reception and clinical staff have conversational English — enough to get through a basic appointment without a translator. You can communicate your symptoms and understand core instructions. That said, detailed treatment explanations or complex diagnoses may require some patience, a translation app, or writing things down. Forms are likely in Japanese. If your case is straightforward, you'll be fine. If it's complicated, prepare a written summary of your history in Japanese beforehand.

    Contact & Location

    • http://okumadc.com
    • 東京都世田谷区玉川3-21-8 ジャルダン長崎1F
    • Tamagawa Station (Tokyu Tamagawa 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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    OKUMA DENTAL CLINIC

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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