RYU Dentistry
RYU Dentistry sits on the ground floor of a small office building in Nishi-Gotanda, a quiet pocket of Shinagawa that’s easy to reach but doesn’t feel hectic. It’s a general dental clinic handling the usual range — cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions.
The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients at least a little. But “some English on the website” and “fluent English at the front desk” are two different things. Based on available information, full English service isn’t confirmed. If you go, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond pointing at a tooth and grimacing. That said, dentistry is one of those specialties where communication barriers are more manageable — the problem is usually obvious, and the treatment is largely hands-on.
Nishi-Gotanda is walkable from Gotanda Station, served by the Yamanote Line and Tokyu Ikegami Line, so access from central Tokyo is straightforward.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback on RYU Dentistry is limited in English-language sources, so it’s hard to paint a detailed picture. What’s typical for smaller neighborhood dental clinics in Tokyo: appointment-based, relatively short wait times compared to hospital dentistry, and a more personal feel than chain clinics. Whether the dentist takes time to explain treatment or moves quickly through the chair varies — no strong pattern emerges from available data. If you’ve been, your review would genuinely help other expats here.
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.ryu-dentalclinic.com
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東京都品川区西五反田８－２－２ 西五反田Ｋ１ビル１Ｆ
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Gotanda Station (Yamanote Line) — 3 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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