Shono Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 10
Yahata Station (JR Kagoshima Main Line) - 10 min walk from the station
  • Up-to-date on latest dental developments
  • Offers at-home teeth whitening service
  • Shono Dental Clinic is a local dental practice in Fukuoka offering standard dental care services. The clinic is led by Dr. Shono, who also works as a professor, ensuring the practice stays current with modern dental techniques and treatments. The clinic provides routine dental services including regular cleanings and specialized treatments like at-home teeth whitening with custom mouthguards. Dr. Shono speaks good English, which makes this clinic an option for non-Japanese speakers in the Fukuoka area. Patient experiences are generally positive, with reviews highlighting the attentive care and kind staff that help patients feel at ease during treatments. The clinic has established itself as a neighborhood dental practice with dedicated doctors. One notable drawback mentioned in reviews involves inconsistent phone etiquette, with specific complaints about an older male staff member’s abrupt and occasionally sarcastic phone manner. The clinic maintains a solid 4-star rating based on 10 patient reviews.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients consistently praise Dr. Shono’s dental expertise and gentle technique, describing him as having “great hands.” The staff receives positive feedback for their kindness and attentive treatment, helping patients feel comfortable. Several reviews mention satisfaction with specific services like teeth cleaning and at-home whitening. The main criticism involves phone service, with multiple reports of an older male staff member responding sarcastically and hanging up abruptly during phone calls.

    English Language Proficiency

    Dr. Shono speaks "very good" English according to patient reviews, making this clinic accessible for English speakers seeking dental care in Fukuoka. One review specifically mentions that Dr. Shono's English proficiency is high and that he willingly communicates in English with patients. This makes Shono Dental Clinic one of the confirmed English-friendly dental options in the Fukuoka area.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.shono-dentalclinic.com/
    • 1-chōme-1-2 Ishisaka, Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 807-1121, Japan
    • Yahata Station (JR Kagoshima Main Line) - 10 min walk from the station
    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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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    4/5

    Conversational