OOKA SHIKAIIN MEGUROSHINRYOUJO

Total reviews: 345
Meguro Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 2 min walk
  • Conversational English confirmed
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Ooka Shikaiin Meguroshinryoujo is a small dental clinic tucked into a residential apartment building near Meguro’s west exit in Shinagawa. Room 303 of a regular mansion-style building — don’t expect a flashy ground-floor shopfront. That said, the location is genuinely convenient if you’re working or living around the Meguro/Shinagawa corridor.

    The clinic covers standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and general checkups. Staff have conversational English, which means you can get through an appointment without pantomiming tooth pain — but don’t expect full clinical explanations in fluent English. A translation app as backup is still a smart move for anything complicated.

    The website (HarvardDent.com) is in Japanese but signals the clinic’s interest in a more internationally aware patient base. First-timers should call ahead to confirm appointment availability and flag any language needs. Not a specialty clinic, but a solid neighborhood dentist for expats who just need reliable, no-drama dental care close to home.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients describe a quiet, no-frills experience typical of a neighborhood Japanese dental clinic. Wait times are generally short when you have an appointment. The dentist is methodical and thorough, particularly with cleanings. The apartment-building setting can catch first-timers off guard — check the room number before you go. Nothing flashy, but consistently competent work without the upsell pressure some larger dental chains are known for.

    English Language Proficiency

    Reception and the dentist have basic-to-conversational English — enough to confirm what tooth hurts and what treatment is planned. Simple appointments like cleanings or fillings are manageable. For complex procedures (root canals, implants, orthodontics), the language gets technical fast and gaps may appear. Forms are likely Japanese-only. Bring a translation app for anything beyond routine work, and consider emailing ahead in simple English to confirm what level of support to expect on your visit day.

    Contact & Location

    • https://HarvardDent.com
    • 東京都品川区上大崎2-24-13 目黒西口マンション1号館 303号室
    • Meguro Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 2 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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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    OOKA SHIKAIIN MEGUROSHINRYOUJO

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    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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