Shiotaka Shikaiin
Shiotaka Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into a residential block in Itabashi’s Izumimachi area — the kind of local practice that’s been quietly treating the same families for years rather than chasing new patients with flashy marketing. They handle standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and likely some cosmetic and orthodontic basics.
Their website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little. But “has English on the website” and “can handle a full consultation in English” are very different things. Realistically, you should expect a Japanese-primary environment. Basic communication might work, but anything nuanced — explaining symptoms, understanding treatment options — will go smoother with a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend in tow.
Itabashi isn’t a typical expat hub, so this isn’t a clinic built around international patients. If you live in the area and need a reliable local dentist, it’s worth a call. If you’re traveling across Tokyo specifically for English dental care, look closer to central Tokyo first.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic with a thorough approach to examinations — the kind of dentist who explains what they’re doing before doing it. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood practice. The atmosphere is quiet and local rather than clinical and rushed. No reports of particularly long waits, but as with most small Tokyo clinics, peak hours can back up. Generally described as careful and gentle.
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.shiotakasika.com
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東京都板橋区泉町４－１ 第２サンハイツ泉町１０１号
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Izumi Station (Toei Shinjuku Line) — 3 min walk
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