Takahashi Shika
Takahashi Shika is a small neighborhood dental clinic tucked into a residential building in Asagaya, Suginami — not the flashiest address, but Asagaya is well-connected and easy to reach. The clinic’s website leans heavily into implant dentistry, so if that’s what you need, this is clearly their thing. For general dental work — cleanings, fillings, checkups — they can handle it too.
The English situation is genuinely unclear. Their site has some English-facing content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients, but that doesn’t guarantee the front desk will be comfortable with a full English conversation. Plan for a mixed experience: bring a translation app, write down your symptoms beforehand, and don’t count on a fluent consultation. That said, dental appointments involve a lot of pointing and showing, so you can usually get through it. If you’re specifically coming for implants and need detailed discussions, it’s worth emailing ahead to check their English capacity before booking.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for Takahashi Shika is limited in English-language sources, so it’s hard to build a full picture. What the clinic signals through its online presence is a focus on implant cases, which suggests the dentists have invested in specialist training. Neighborhood dental clinics in Suginami tend to be unhurried compared to busier central Tokyo practices — shorter waits, less conveyor-belt energy. But verify directly before assuming that’s the case here.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.implant-tdc.jp
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東京都杉並区阿佐谷北１－３１－１２ メゾン芙蓉１０２号
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Asagaya Station (Marunouchi Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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