SENDA DENTAL CLINIC
Senda Dental Clinic sits on the ground floor of a residential building in Kita-Otsuka, a quiet pocket of Toshima that most expats walk past without noticing. It’s a small, neighborhood-style practice — the kind that handles everything from cleanings and fillings to more involved dental work without a lot of fuss. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully English conversation. Reception may have basic English, but you’ll want to come prepared with your symptoms written down in Japanese or a translation app ready. That said, having English on the website at all puts them ahead of plenty of Tokyo dental clinics. If you live in Toshima or northern Ikebukuro and want a local dentist rather than trekking to a big English-friendly clinic downtown, this is worth a shot for routine care. Keep your expectations realistic on language, and you’ll probably be fine.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-nonsense practice. Wait times appear reasonable for a small local clinic. The dentist is described as thorough and unhurried — you won’t feel rushed out the door. The setting is modest and functional, not a glossy private clinic. Most reviewers seem to be local Japanese patients, so expat-specific feedback is thin. Good for routine work; unclear how complex cases are handled.
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.sendadc.com/
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東京都豊島区北大塚３－２７－１６ シティーコート北大塚１Ｆ
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Kita-Otsuka Station (Marunouchi Line) — 2 min walk
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