Shima Dental Clinic
Shima Dental Clinic sits in a residential corner of Ikegami, Ota Ward — not the most obvious spot for expats, but reachable. They operate out of the ground floor of Ito Mansion, which is exactly as low-key as it sounds. Standard general dentistry: cleanings, fillings, extractions, the usual. Their website has some English-facing content, which suggests awareness that foreign patients exist, but don’t expect a fully bilingual front desk. This is a neighborhood dental clinic serving local residents first. If your Japanese is functional or you’re comfortable with a translation app, you’ll probably be fine. If you need hand-holding in English from the moment you walk in, it’s worth calling ahead to gauge comfort levels before you book. Appointments are likely standard for a small practice — show up, get treated, go home. Nothing flashy, nothing alarming.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for Shima Dental isn’t widely available in English-language sources, which is common for smaller neighborhood clinics in Ota. Local Japanese reviews tend to describe it as a quiet, no-fuss practice — the kind of place where the dentist is thorough and unhurried. Wait times appear reasonable for a small clinic. Don’t expect a modern chain-style experience with digital intake forms and TV screens. It’s a traditional setup, which some patients prefer and others find dated.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://dental-shima.com
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東京都大田区池上３－１５－１０ 伊藤マンション１階
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Ikegami Station (Ikegami Line) — 3 min walk
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