Salus Dental Clinic Kugahara

Total reviews: 345
Kugahara Station (Ota Line) — 2 min walk
  • Conversational English confirmed
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Salus Dental Clinic sits on the ground floor of the Ferme Kugahara building in Ota Ward — a quiet residential part of Tokyo that doesn’t see many foreign patients, which means the staff actually appreciate the chance to communicate in English rather than panic at it. The clinic handles standard dentistry: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and the usual lineup. English is conversational rather than clinical-fluent, so don’t expect a full consultation in perfect English, but you won’t be stuck miming toothache either. A translation app as backup never hurts. The neighborhood has a settled, local feel — this isn’t a clinic built around expat foot traffic, it’s a neighborhood dentist that happens to be accessible to English speakers. If you’re living in southern Tokyo and want a dentist without a long commute into central wards, this is a solid practical option.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients tend to describe this as a no-fuss, get-it-done kind of practice. The dentist is thorough without being alarmist — they explain what they’re doing and why, which matters when you’re already anxious about communicating across a language gap. Wait times are generally reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The atmosphere is calm and low-pressure. Don’t expect a high-tech showroom, but the basics are handled competently and without unnecessary upselling.

    English Language Proficiency

    Staff can hold a basic English conversation — enough to take your history, explain a procedure, and answer simple questions. It won't be fluent medical English, so for anything complex, come prepared with written notes or a translation app. Forms are likely in Japanese, so having your dental history typed out in Japanese beforehand saves time. No English-speaking dentist confirmed, but the conversational ability is genuine enough to make appointments and basic visits manageable without a Japanese-speaking friend in tow.

    Contact & Location

    • http://salusdentalclinic.com
    • 東京都大田区南久が原2-7-8 フェルム久が原1F
    • Kugahara Station (Ota 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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    Salus Dental Clinic Kugahara

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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