Ray Dental Office

Total reviews: 345
Kaminoge Station (Tokyu Oimachi Line) — 2 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Ray Dental Office sits in a residential pocket of Setagaya, on the ground floor of a low-rise building in Kamikamagari — the kind of quiet neighborhood spot that locals actually use rather than a tourist-facing clinic. It’s a general dental practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, and cosmetic work.

    English is conversational here — not fluent, but functional. Staff can handle appointment booking and basic explanations without you needing to pull out Google Translate every five minutes. That said, complex treatment plans or detailed medical history conversations might hit a language ceiling, so bringing a bilingual friend or written notes for anything complicated isn’t a bad idea.

    The clinic is small and independently run, which tends to mean more personal continuity with your dentist rather than rotating through different staff each visit. Setagaya is well-connected but not central — you’re looking at a short walk from Kamikamagari Station on the Oimachi Line. Good fit for expats living in the southwestern Tokyo neighborhoods.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients tend to describe a calm, unhurried atmosphere — not the kind of place rushing you in and out. The dentist is noted for explaining what’s happening during treatment, which matters more than usual when you’re already uncertain about the language. Wait times appear reasonable for a small independent practice. No strong complaints about surprise billing or rushed consultations, which are real concerns at some Tokyo clinics.

    English Language Proficiency

    Conversational English is available — enough to book appointments, describe basic symptoms, and follow treatment explanations at a general level. Reception can communicate in English without requiring you to mime a toothache. For more complex situations — root canals, implants, detailed billing questions — expect some friction. Written notes or a translation app as backup is smart. No confirmed English intake forms, so budget a few extra minutes at your first visit.

    Contact & Location

    • http://raydental.net/
    • 東京都世田谷区上野毛1-18-14 ハイツ上野毛1F
    • Kaminoge Station (Tokyu Oimachi 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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    Ray Dental Office

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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