Tateishi Shikaiin
Tateishi Shikaiin is a general dental clinic in Ota Ward, tucked into a residential stretch of Chuo in a part of Tokyo that’s more locals than expats. They handle the standard range — cleanings, fillings, extractions, basic restorative work. The clinic has some English content on their website, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t guarantee you’ll get a smooth English consultation in person. Ota is a large, sprawling ward and not especially foreigner-heavy, so walk-in English support is genuinely unclear. If you’re nearby and need routine dental work, it’s worth a call or email first to test the waters. Bring a translation app as backup. Not a specialist clinic — if you need orthodontics or implants, you’d likely be referred out. Solid neighborhood dental office serving the local community. Manage expectations accordingly.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a no-frills, community-style dental practice — the kind where the dentist is thorough and appointments run on time. Local Japanese patients seem comfortable here, which usually means the clinical side is solid. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. No strong expat patient base to draw on, so the experience for English speakers is harder to predict. Expect a professional, if not internationally oriented, environment.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://tateishi-dentai.cihp2.jp/
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東京都大田区中央４－３１－６
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Tateishi Station (Asakusa Line) — 3 min walk
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