Tellus Dental

Total reviews: 345
Ikegami Station (Ikegami Line) — 3 min walk
  • Conversational English at reception
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Tellus Dental sits on the second floor of the Yamanashiya Building in Kita-Senzoku, a quiet residential pocket of Ota Ward. It’s a general dental clinic covering the usual range — cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions — without any particular subspecialty focus. The staff have conversational English, which means you can explain a toothache or ask basic questions without pulling out Google Translate, but don’t expect a fully bilingual consultation. It’s functional, not fluent. Ota Ward isn’t exactly expat central, so if you’re living in this part of south Tokyo — near Jiyugaoka, Yukigaya, or Senzoku — having a local dentist where English won’t be a complete wall is genuinely useful. Walk-ins are not the norm; booking ahead is the sensible move.

    Patient Feedback

    Patients describe a calm, unhurried atmosphere — this isn’t a high-volume conveyor-belt clinic. The dentists tend to explain what they’re doing, which helps when you’re already anxious about language. Wait times are generally reasonable when you’ve booked ahead. Nothing flashy about the setup, but the care is thorough and people tend to leave feeling like their problem was actually addressed rather than just managed.

    English Language Proficiency

    Reception can handle basic English conversation — scheduling, describing symptoms, confirming treatment plans at a surface level. It won't carry a nuanced discussion about treatment options, so if you have something complex going on, bring notes or use a translation app as backup. Forms are likely in Japanese. The English capability here is a genuine help for everyday dental visits, not a full bilingual service. Manage expectations and you'll be fine.

    Contact & Location

    • http://tellus-dental.com/
    • 東京都大田区北千束1-44-3 山梨屋ビル2F
    • Ikegami Station (Ikegami 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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    • 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.
    Tellus Dental

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    English Support

    Proficiency Score
    3/5

    Conversational

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