OYAMA DENTAL CLINIC
Oyama Dental Clinic is a neighborhood dental practice in Tama-gaike, Nerima Ward — residential Tokyo, not the kind of area most expats wander into by accident. If you’re living in western Nerima or nearby Itabashi, this could be your closest realistic dental option.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign — it suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients. But “English on the website” and “English at the front desk” are very different things. Realistically, this is a Japanese-run local clinic where Japanese is the working language. You’ll likely need a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond pointing at your tooth and wincing.
Standard dental services — cleanings, fillings, extractions, checkups — are what you’d expect here. Nothing exotic, nothing flashy. If you’re registered at a local hospital and have National Health Insurance, costs should be standard.
Bottom line: worth knowing about if you’re in the neighborhood, but go in with realistic expectations on the language front.
Patient Feedback
No significant English-language review base exists for this clinic online. It’s a small neighborhood practice, so expect the typical local dental experience: efficient, no-frills, appointment-based. Japanese clinics at this scale tend to run on time and keep things clinical rather than chatty. Don’t expect hand-holding or detailed English explanations after your visit. If you’ve been to a local Japanese dentist before, you know the drill — literally.
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 -
http://www.oyama8211.com
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東京都練馬区田柄１－２０－２２
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Takamatsu Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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