SHINOZUKA DENTAL CLINIC
Shinozuka Dental Clinic is a neighborhood dental practice in Sumida’s Higashi-Komagata area — not exactly a spot most expats stumble into, but worth knowing about if you live in that part of east Tokyo. It’s a standard general dentistry setup covering cleanings, fillings, extractions, and the usual. The clinic has some English content on its website, which suggests at least some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t show up expecting a bilingual receptionist to be waiting for you. The honest read: this is a Japanese-language-first clinic that may be workable with a translation app and some patience. If you’re in Sumida and need reliable local dental care without trekking to a foreigner-friendly clinic in central Tokyo, it’s worth a call — just go in prepared.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback is limited online, which is typical for smaller neighborhood dental clinics in Japan. What patterns exist suggest a fairly standard Japanese dental experience — thorough, methodical, not rushed. Japanese dental clinics generally run on time and don’t overbook, so long waits are unlikely. The clinic appears to serve a local, regular patient base. Don’t expect a lot of small talk, but the clinical work seems competent and unhurried.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://www.shinozuka-dental.com
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東京都墨田区東駒形１－１９－７
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Kuramae Station (Asakusa Line) — 3 min walk
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