OOOKA SHIKA NAKANOBUSHINRYOUJO
Oooka Shika Nakanobushinryoujo (大岡歯科医院) is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into a residential stretch of Higashi-Nakanobu in Shinagawa. It’s not a flashy international clinic — it’s the kind of local dentist that’s been quietly doing solid work for the community for years. The Harvard-branded website (HarvardDent.com) suggests the dentist has some international training or affiliation, which likely explains why conversational English is on the table here.
For expats in Shinagawa, Meguro, or the Nakameguro area, this is a genuinely accessible option. You won’t need to mime tooth pain into a translation app — the staff can hold a basic conversation in English, and there are some English resources available. Don’t expect a fully bilingual front desk, but communication for standard dental work — cleanings, fillings, extractions — should be manageable.
Higashi-Nakanobu is a quiet residential area, so this isn’t the most central location, but it’s reachable and the low-key setting often means shorter waits than bigger city-center clinics.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried experience — typical of smaller neighborhood clinics where you’re not just a number on a packed schedule. The dentist appears thorough and takes time to explain procedures. Wait times tend to be reasonable. It’s not a high-tech showroom, but the care is attentive. Patients seem to appreciate the personal approach over the conveyor-belt feel of larger dental chains common in Tokyo.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://HarvardDent.com
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東京都品川区東中延1-11-13
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Togoshi Station (Asakusa Line) — 3 min walk
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