TAMAI Dental Clinic
TAMAI Dental Clinic sits on the second floor of Danseidō Building in Akatsuka Shinmachi, a quiet residential corner of Itabashi. It’s a small, neighborhood-style practice — the kind that’s been serving local families for years rather than chasing the expat clinic market. Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. Bring a translation app for anything complicated, and have your dental history written out in Japanese if you can manage it. That said, neighborhood dentists in Japan tend to be thorough and unhurried — you’re not getting rushed through a conveyor belt of patients. If you’re living in Itabashi or northern Tokyo and need a local option for routine care like cleanings, fillings, or checkups, this is worth a look. Just go in with realistic expectations about communication and you’ll probably be fine.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere typical of smaller Japanese neighborhood clinics. Appointments tend to run on time. The dentist is reported to be methodical and thorough — the kind who explains what they’re doing, even if that explanation is in Japanese. Wait times are generally short. It’s not a flashy setup, but patients seem to leave feeling like their teeth were actually looked at properly.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.tamaisikaiin.sakura.ne.jp/
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東京都板橋区赤塚新町１－２４－１ 暖誠堂ビル２Ｆ
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Akatsuka Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
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