Sumire Shika Clinic
Sumire Shika Clinic sits on the 5th floor of the Daini Ishii Building in Kita-Koiwa, Edogawa — not the most central part of Tokyo, but a solid neighborhood dental option if you’re living in the east side of the city. It’s a full-service dental clinic covering standard cleanings, cavities, implants, and orthodontics. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t automatically mean the staff speak fluent English at the front desk or chairside. Realistically, you’re probably looking at a Japanese-primary environment with possible limited English. A translation app or bringing a Japanese-speaking friend would be smart backup, especially for anything beyond a routine cleaning. That said, the clinic appears to be a well-established local practice — not a flashy expat-facing clinic, but a real neighborhood dentist serving the Koiwa community.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a thorough, no-rush approach — the kind of dentist who explains what they’re doing before drilling rather than just getting on with it. Wait times are generally reasonable for a local clinic. The 5th-floor setup is clean and modern without being over-designed. Patients seem to appreciate the range of services under one roof. Nothing dramatic, no horror stories — just consistent, competent neighborhood dental care in a part of Tokyo that doesn’t have a ton of expat-friendly options.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.sumireshika.net/
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東京都江戸川区北小岩6-15-5 第二石井ビル5階
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Kitakoiwa Station (Tozai Line) — 3 min walk
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