SUGISAWA Dental Clinic

Total reviews: 345
Shimogii Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
  • Quiet residential neighborhood location
  • Near central Tokyo
  • SUGISAWA Dental Clinic sits in the residential pocket of Shimoigusa, Suginami — not a flashy clinic strip, just a neighborhood dentist that’s been doing its thing quietly in a ground-floor unit of the Izumi Building. They cover standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, the usual. The website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve at least thought about international patients, but that doesn’t guarantee the front desk will be comfortable handling a full conversation in English. Walk-in communication could go smoothly or could require a translation app — hard to say without calling ahead. If you’re in Suginami and just need reliable, no-drama dental care close to home, this is worth checking out. Just don’t expect a bilingual concierge experience. Come prepared with your symptoms written down in Japanese if you can manage it.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic — the kind of place where the dentist actually explains what they’re doing rather than rushing you out. Wait times seem reasonable for a local practice. The atmosphere is low-key and residential, not a slick urban clinic. Patients generally feel they’re getting attentive care rather than assembly-line treatment. No reports of major communication disasters, but no strong bilingual praise either.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic's website includes some English content, which is a good sign — but it's not a reliable indicator of what happens at the front desk in person. There's no confirmed English-speaking staff listed. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app, have your dental history typed out, and consider emailing ahead through their website to test the waters. Don't assume smooth English communication, but don't rule it out either.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.sugisawa-dental.com/
    • 東京都杉並区下井草5-19-9 泉ビル1F
    • Shimogii Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
    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

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

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    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    SUGISAWA Dental Clinic

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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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